Day: October 19, 2019

Run from the dreaded Mirai Here are some fast fact about Mirai

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  1. Mirai favorite target is Iot devices
    • Mirai scans the internet for Iot devices that are still used the default factory username and passwords.
    • Then turns them into Zombie bots
    • Uses the army of bot to launch DDOS attacks
  2. Mirai took Out Amazon, Spotify, Twitter and More Websites with a DDOS Attacks
  3. Mirai’s Author Has an Avi of Anime Character Anna Nishikinomiya and Mirai Means “Future” in Japanese
  4. You Can Wipe Off the Malware From an IoT System But Recurrence is Likely
  5. Source Code for Mirai Botnet was Released Publicly Which Opens the Door for Future Botnet Attacks

10 cybersecurity best practices

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  1. Protect Data at all cost
    • Your company can help protect i employees, customers, and data by creating and distributing business policies that cover topics such as how to destroy unneeded data
  2. avoid pop-ups, unknown emails, and links
    • Be cautious Phishers try to trick you into clicking on a link that may result in a security breach. Trust nothing and Question it all.
  3. Use strong password protection and authentication
    • A strong password contains at least 10 characters and includes numbers, symbols, and capital and lowercase letters
  4. Always use Connect to secure Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi networks should be secure, encrypted, and hidden.
    • Use a VPN if working remotely
  5. Enable firewall protection at work and at home
    • Firewalls are the first line of defense in helping protect data against cyber-attacks.
  6. Invest in security systems
    • All of the devices you use at work and at home should have the protection of strong security software.
  7. Install security software updates and back up your files
    • keep your security software, web browsers, and operating systems updated with the latest protections.
  8.  Talk to your IT department
  9. Employ third-party controls
    • Many data breaches to begin from within
    • may also have to monitor third parties, such as consultants or former employees
  10. Embrace education and training
    • Short and simple when Technology changes you change also