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Reminder: Malware Can Exploit Improper Configurations

Reminder: Malware Can Exploit Improper Configurations

Created: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 14:06
Categories:
Cybersecurity

The DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory reminding its partners to protect yourself from unwanted – and potentially harmful – files or programs by adhering to vendor-recommended configurations for hardware and software. It notes that doing so in addition to maintaining regular patch maintenance, will help give your systems and networks the best security possible. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following tips and guidance:

What is Cybersecurity?
Handling Destructive Malware
Protecting Against Malicious Code
Understanding Patches and Software Updates
CISA’s Cyber Essentials (for small businesses and governments)

Read the advisory at CISA.