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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

Most manufacturers of IoT enabled devices update their firmware frequently. Make sure that all of your network-connected devices have the latest version. It’s better to keep a barrier between home and work, at least in cyberspace. Update, Update, Update.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Rogue security software. Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. However, a growing number of botnet attacks are used against IoT devices and their connected networks. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

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How to Decrypt Ransomware Files – And What to Do When That Fails

eSecurity Planet

For example, the reputable Kaspersky anti-malware company might offer legitimate anti-ransomware tools suitable for many organizations, but their Russian headquarters may cause hesitation over concerns related to the invasion of Ukraine or concerns of spyware. For-pay ransomware recovery tool. Full disconnect recommendation.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers. The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities.

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ESET Product Review

eSecurity Planet

ESET acts as a single point of network security management and is available as both a cloud-based or on-premises solution. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) scanner is a valuable tool for protecting firmware. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites.

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ESET Product Review

eSecurity Planet

ESET acts as a single point of network security management and is available as both a cloud-based or on-premises solution. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) scanner is a valuable tool for protecting firmware. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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