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Removable USB devices are basic instruments for storing and transferring files from one device to another. Although they’re convenient to use, they can also pose a potential threat to your devices—especially when used without prior caution. There are reported instances, where researchers weren’t initially able to pinpoint the origin of a malware attack but which later…

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Kaspersky Security

5 tips to protect your home network

October 12, 2018 admin Advice, awareness, cybersecurity, ncsam, North America, podcast, privacy, Tips, USB

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:34:11 +0000

Tips to protect your devices, your home network, and your privacy against cybercrime.

MalwareBytes Security

Assessing the security of a portable router: a look inside its hardware

September 10, 2018 admin COM Cable Adapter Module, cybersecurity, End Of Life, EOL, firmware, GND, hardware, PL-2303HXA, PL-2303X, portable router, Px, router, RS232, Technology, Tx, U-boot, UART pins, USB, VCC, wifi

Credit to Author: Jean Taggart| Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0000

In this post, we acquire the necessary equipment to analyze the security of an inexpensive portable router, which we access through its diagnostic interface, and poke around inside.

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