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Palo Alto targets zero-day threats with new firewall software

Network World

Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that includes some 50 new features aimed at helping enterprise organizations battle zero-day threats and advanced malware attacks. The new features are built into the latest version of Palo Alto's firewall operating system – PAN 11.0

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‘Extremely bad’ vulnerability found in widely used logging system

The Verge

If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote code execution on vulnerable servers, giving an attacker the ability to import malware that would completely compromise machines. Nearly every network security system runs some kind of logging process, which gives popular libraries like log4j an enormous reach.

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How to Protect Your PC from Viruses and Malware

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How to Protect Your PC from Viruses and Malware - Information Technology Blog. Knowing the fact malware threat is not limited to any user base or country, as it is looming large and causing serious data security threat, it becomes important to apply preventive measures. Enable Firewall.

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Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. What is Malware? Malware or malicious software is designed to damage or disable computers and can often cause serious damage before they are even detected. Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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Government Agencies Discover New Chinese Malware Strain

SecureWorld News

CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. A recent CISA Malware Analysis Report (with contributions from the FBI and DoD), outlines this new malware variant. How should you defend yourself or your organization about this new malware variant?

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We underestimated IoT security. Let’s not make that mistake with robotics.

Venture Beast

Even if placed behind a firewall, inadequately secured robots may not be safe. We’ve already seen malware that breaches isolated networks. Read More.

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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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