Firmware stories - Page 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.