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Malware Response Checklist

Tech Republic Security

Whether an infection is the result of a disgruntled employee, hardware vulnerability, software-based threat, social engineering penetration, robotic attack or human error, all organizations must be prepared to immediately respond effectively to such an issue if the corresponding damage is to be minimized.

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Malware response checklist

Tech Republic Security

Whether an infection is the result of a disgruntled employee, hardware vulnerability, software-based threat, social engineering penetration, robotic attack or human error, all organizations must be prepared to immediately respond effectively to such an issue if the corresponding damage is to be minimized.

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Why traditional malware detection can't stop the latest security threats

Tech Republic Security

Isolating your hardware and your applications is a more effective way to prevent malware from infecting your critical endpoints, says HP.

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Chaos: a powerful malware infecting multiple systems and architectures

TechSpot

Chaos is a novel malware written in the Go programming language with pretty unique capabilities. Discovered and analyzed by Black Lotus Labs, the research arm of security company Lumen, the new threat can infect a plethora of computing platforms both on the software and hardware front. There are more than.

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Get instant malware filtering with Gryphon Guardian

Tech Republic Security

The post Get instant malware filtering with Gryphon Guardian appeared first on TechRepublic. TechRepublic readers can get this tiny mesh router that blocks security threats for only $79.

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Can You Trick Malware into Believing a Production System Is a Virtual Machine?

SecureWorld News

This question arises amidst the constant battle against threats posed by malware. By tricking the malware into identifying the environment improperly, security professionals could outsmart self-termination mechanisms utilized by certain strains. Malware employs complex and sophisticated techniques to detect virtualized environments.

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Black Hat USA: Five Highlights from the Top InfoSec Summit of the Year

IT Toolbox

Black Hat USA boasts a strong roster, covering themes such as firmware and hardware hacking, zero-day malware discoveries, the most recent APT research, and more. Here’s a look at the event’s top highlights. The post Black Hat USA: Five Highlights from the Top InfoSec Summit of the Year appeared first on Spiceworks.

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