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Firmware: Beyond Securing the Software Stack

Security Boulevard

However, if a savvy thief managed to infiltrate the residence through its crawl space, the very foundation of the house might be putting the overall security of the home at risk. The post Firmware: Beyond Securing the Software Stack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

See the Best Container & Kubernetes Security Solutions & Tools Oct. 31, 2023 Atlassian Warns of Critical Confluence Flaw Leading to Data Loss Type of attack: CVE-2023-22518 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability that affects all versions of Atlassian’s Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server software.

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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (i.e., Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Require administrator credentials to install software.

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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Require administrator credentials to install software. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks.

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

eSecurity Planet

The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities. These weaknesses follow a group of 19 security flaws in SEL’s Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC) suite (CVE-2023-31148 through CVE-2023-31166) that were previously revealed. The fix: There’s no immediate fix for the W3LL Phishing Attacks.

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

Short for “malicious software,” malware is any piece of computer software designed to disrupt the regular function of a network or device, to gain unauthorized access to certain hardware or systems, or to send user data to others without that user’s consent. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 fully crashing your browser.

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FBI warns of ransomware threat to food and agriculture

Malwarebytes

Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (i.e., Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Require administrator credentials to install software.