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October 27, 2022

How to update your Windows driver blocklist to keep malicious drivers away

An investigation revealed that Microsoft’s malicious driver blocklist wasn’t updating as expected. Here’s how to make sure you’re not letting bad actors gain access to your system through these carefully crafted attack tools. Read more ▶

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Akamai to boost network-layer DDoS protection with new scrubbing centers

Akamai says its Prolexic DDoS protection service will double in capacity thanks to new scrubbing-center buildouts.

Security by design vital to protecting IoT, smart cities around the world, says CEO of UK NCSC

UK National Cyber Security Centre’s Lindy Cameron calls for clear, workable international standards to improve the cybersecurity of the internet of things (IoT), connected devices, and smart cities.

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Iran’s nuclear energy agency confirms email server hacked

Iranian hacking group Black Reward has claimed responsibility for a breach at the email server of the country's Bushehr nuclear power plant, in support of nationwide protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.

Microsoft Event Log vulnerabilities threaten some Windows operating systems

Two newly discovered vulnerabilities have been found to impact an Internet Explorer-specific Event Log present on operating systems prior to Windows 11.

8 hallmarks of a proactive security strategy

More CISOs are balancing their response and recovery capabilities with proactive measures that anticipate attacks and vulnerabilities.

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