But that's just one way UPnP is a security issue. Another danger is the ease with which malware can exploit UPnP to move through a network after infecting a device. Other devices connected to the infected device using UPnP suffer the same problem as a poorly configured router; all devices ...
Although many organizations exchange files using the DMZ, staging files in a vulnerable location like the very publicly accessible DMZ makes them susceptible to a variety of dangerous attacks from enemy territory. TheDMZ can have a major impact on security if not protected properly. What is a DMZ?
While there are undoubtedly risks when using gaming consoles, they are, fundamentally, no different than those that exist when using the Internet. This type of technology is increasingly available and beneficial, so the steps that parents can take to minimize threats bear many similarities to modera...
UPnP: The Danger Security Stealth Wars: IT Is Not Winning (With Perimeter Defenses) Remember the first large-scale Mirai attack late last year? That was the one directed at IP cameras and took advantage of router configurations settings that many consumers never bother changing. The main culprit...