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U.S. Agencies Release Guidelines for DDoS Attacks

SecureWorld News

government agencies have come together to provide some guidelines in protecting against these attacks. malware insertion or data exfiltration—victims should stay on guard to other possible compromises throughout a DDoS response. Which is why some U.S.

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Apple’s new App Store guidelines put scammers and bounty hunters on notice

The Verge

iOS-based virus and malware scanners) or promoting a false price, whether within or outside of the App Store, is grounds for removal of your app from the App Store and termination of your developer account. The App Store supports apps offering such user-generated content so long as they follow all Guidelines, including Guideline 1.2

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Microsoft responds to Windows 10 0x80070643 issue

Dataconomy

If you think you have malware on your computer, run your antivirus software to ferret it out and remove it before doing anything else. For now, users can follow Microsoft’s guidelines and use the provided script to keep their systems secure and error-free. It’s a bumpy road, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

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Google’s crackdown on third-party Android call recorders may finally be complete

The Verge

Here are the new guidelines: The Accessibility API is not designed and cannot be requested for remote call audio recording. Guidelines for IsAccessibilityTool. This change may not stop potential malware from secretly recording your calls either. The use of the Accessibility API must be documented in the Google Play listing.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Here are some key safety guidelines to consider: Restrict who can view your personal information. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Instead, have a separate device for personal use.

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The Importance of an Online Encryption Policy

CTOvision

Though you may have the best IT department in the world and advanced computing resources, if there are no written methodical steps that will serve as guidelines or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for computing and data storage, then all these hiring-sprees of IT talents and investments are doomed to fail. Symmetric key encryption.

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What to Know About Enterprise Travel Security

SecureWorld News

Various common scams used to steal valuables can help hackers deliver a malware payload or access an employee's device. Other criminals may use public charging stations to infect devices with malware. Training that allows traveling workers to identify these scams may also help protect their physical security and health.

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