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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

Businesses considering adopting fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions—whether over 4G LTE or 5G networks—should understand both the security advantages of and potential pitfalls associated with the technology ahead of a deployment. All of these attacks can occur regardless of network access type, whether it’s cable, fiber, DSL or wireless.

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Fighting Ransomware: Using Ivanti’s Platform to Build a Resilient Zero Trust Security Defense – Part 2

Ivanti

The quickest method to check for the presence of malware on your iPhone, iPad or macOS devices is to look for the presence of an unknown configuration profile within the Settings > General > VPN & Device Management settings. Victims would then be coerced to pay money to remove the malware from their devices or laptops.

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Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can’t Stop With Just Patching

Ivanti

AI generated polymorphic exploits can bypass leading security tools Recently, AI-generated polymorphic malware has been developed to bypass EDR and antivirus, leaving security teams with blind spots into threats and vulnerabilities. EAP-TLS authentication for our IoT network devices managed over the air.

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Top 5 Ways to Improve the Security of Your Business

Kaseya

In 2017, 50,000 cyber-attacks were targeted at IoT devices, an increase of 600 percent from 2016 and the number of IoT-driven malware attacks surpassed 121,000 in 2018. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to the login procedure beyond using just a password.

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10 Tips to Keep Hackers Out of Your Smart Home

CTOvision

Use Multifactor Authentication. You may have noticed that many websites are requiring a two-factor or more authentication process. Opt for a least a two-factor authentication process. Some of the best authentication processes include thumbprints and eye scans. Install Malware Protection. Change Default Usernames.

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How the tech industry is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

TechCrunch

The attack began with cyberattacks that targeted Ukrainian government departments with floods of internet traffic and data-wiping malware, followed by a ground, sea and air incursion. Twitter is warning users in Ukraine to protect their online accounts, such as using multi-factor authentication and disabling location in tweets.

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Android Q adds privacy, fragmentation

The Parallax

Google Play is an ‘order of magnitude’ better at blocking malware. Phones running Android 7 Nougat or newer versions can now be configured as a physical two-factor authentication key, replacing the need to carry a second key (such as a YubiKey ) and a phone. READ MORE ON ANDROID SECURITY AND PRIVACY. How to FBI-proof your Android.