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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Right To Repair

ForAllSecure

” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal? In a moment I’ll talk with someone who is leading the Right to Repair movement in the United States and discuss how current laws impact those who hack digital devices. As Stuart Brand said back in 1984 “information wants to be free.”

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Right To Repair

ForAllSecure

” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal? In a moment I’ll talk with someone who is leading the Right to Repair movement in the United States and discuss how current laws impact those who hack digital devices. As Stuart Brand said back in 1984 “information wants to be free.”

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