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Cybersecurity and its impact on the home

CyberSecurity Insiders

IoT vulnerabilities. The IoT relies on data-sharing. This makes them susceptible to attack, and as ZDNet outlines, there have been countless new vulnerability exploiting tools constructed just to attack the IoT. Use higher level security protocols, like WAP2, on wireless networks. The purpose of this is multi-faceted.

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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ensure minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. Affected devices. CVE-2020-8515. CVE-2015-2051. CVE-2016-1555.

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2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Onset of the 5G-Advanced Era The advent of 5G-Advanced in 2024 marks a significant leap in wireless technology, poised to revolutionize businesses' operations. These platforms offer a range of functionalities, from threat detection to response management, addressing various security needs in a unified system.

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Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them

eSecurity Planet

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. Beyond that, network administrators must be aware of 5G-enabled vulnerabilities and prepare for threat actors seeking to take advantage of a changing ecosystem.

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Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

In 2022, the Arizona-based vendor specializes in network performance monitoring and threat analysis with its Observer platform. Observer products include integrating environment traffic, data analysis, threat detection and response , and robust, on-premises appliances. Catchpoint Features. Datadog Features.

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What is Incident Response? Ultimate Guide + Templates

eSecurity Planet

Firmware attacks: Attackers target vulnerabilities in the simplified software that runs computer hard drives, printers, medical devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) or operational technology (OT) devices to gain unauthorized access, control the devices, or use them as a launching pad for other attacks.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections.