Google has announced that Gmail including G Suite (formerly Google Apps) will begin blocking attachments with the file extension of .js. This means you will not be able to send .js (typically Javascript) files from Gmail and people sending messages to Gmail accounts will receive a bounce message telling them that their message cannot be delivered. Google made this announcement … [Read more...]
Don’t forget printers in your IoT security
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HP MPS. All opinions are 100% mine. Internet of Things security is garnering a lot of discussion after the Mirai botnet took down several popular websites by attacking their DNS providers. The Mirai botnet is composed of many IoT devices like security camera DVRs and routers that had default or hard-coded administrator … [Read more...]
Malwarebytes 3.0 released
Malwarebytes has released version 3.0 of their antimalware product. The new features include scanning four times faster, anti-exploit and anti-ransomware signature-less technology, and a new user interface. The company claims that the third generation of their security product is able to replace traditional antivirus though it still works complementary with it if you prefer. By … [Read more...]
Shodan – the search engine for Internet-connected devices
Shodan, taking its name from the AI in the System Shock video game series, is a search engine for devices reachable on the Internet. The index is built by crawlers scanning the web 24/7 looking for devices that are reachable on standard ports. This is a valuable resource to understand the security of your organization. You might have some devices intentionally exposed to the … [Read more...]
Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 released, takes advantage of Bluecoat acquisition and advanced machine learning
Symantec announced that the latest version of their enterprise antivirus is now available. Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 brings two new features to the product line that is sure to give them an advantage in defending corporate networks. Symantec completed their acquisition of Blue Coat Systems in August and has integrated their threat intelligence into the system to allow … [Read more...]