Firmware stories - Page 2
A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
UEFI scanning has quickly shifted from a theoretical necessity to an essential cybersecurity feature, safeguarding systems from persistent rootkit attacks.
Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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security vulnerabilities
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duo
Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system’s functions.
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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symantec
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adware
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firmware
Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.
ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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research
At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.
Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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uc
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personal computing devices
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telco
4G failover router vendor Accelerated Concepts has signed NPS as its master reseller for Australia and New Zealand as it gears up for a channel push.
Upgrades: Too much trouble, too expensive or too important to ignore?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The easiest, most effective and least damaging method of protecting your school’s digital assets is to not get compromised in the first place.
Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software updates
Xbox One's major update to revolutionise multiplayer and party experiences, promising simpler chat and better friend integration by March.
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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telemetry
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windows 7
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microsoft
Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.