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LibSSH Flaw Allows Hackers to Take Over Servers Without Password

IG Guru

October 16, 2018Mohit Kumar A four-year-old severe vulnerability has been discovered in the Secure Shell (SSH) implementation library known as Libssh that could allow anyone to completely bypass authentication and gain unfettered administrative control over a vulnerable server without requiring a password.

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Information Literacy and Records Management

Brandeis Records Manager

Presidential Committee on Information Literacy states that “to be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” Should it exclude avoiding rogue apps, weak passwords, and phishing attempts?

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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