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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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FBI?s router reboot call reminds us why to check for updates

The Parallax

On May 25, the FBI issued a clarion call to a broad swath of Wi-Fi router owners: To clear out a potential botnet malware infection, reboot your router. The malware, VPNFilter, allowed hackers to snoop on all traffic passing through the router, including stealing website log-ins, as well as disable the device.

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Android Q adds privacy, fragmentation

The Parallax

Google’s Android mobile operating system has long been criticized for fragmentation , as millions of older devices no longer receiving regular security and feature updates continue to connect to the Internet. Google Play is an ‘order of magnitude’ better at blocking malware. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Google’s

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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. This mutation is not detectable by traditional signature-based and low-level heuristics detection engines.

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Enhance Your Security Posture: Doing Four Things Can Reduce Unauthorized Penetrations by 85%

CTOvision

Malware Defenses. href="[link] Control 5: Malware Defenses. Wireless Device Control. href="[link] Control 7: Wireless Device Control. Patching Operating Systems: Operating systems on devices and servers must be continuously updated. Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation.

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SafeWatch Mobile Security Solution by @Fixmo Now in General Availability for Android and iOS

CTOvision

Fixmo SafeWatch is designed to fill that void, giving individuals the tools they need to secure and protect their personal information, and guard against the increasingly common malware targeting mobile operating systems. Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware and safe web browsing in partnership with Kaspersky Lab. month or $9.99/year.

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The Right Approach to Securing 5G

Palo Alto Networks

Based on the numerous “proof of concept” (POC) tests we have conducted around the world, we discovered that IoT botnet activity makes up a very large proportion of the malware in mobile networks today. Challenge 1: Security in the Internet of Connected Things.

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