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New products from the security sector
In the age of Industry 4.0 and Big Data, the topic of IT security is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized product innovations from the field of security in a series of pictures.
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CodeMeter 6.80 from Wibu-Systems supports Universal Write Filter (UWF), a Windows option from Microsoft that prevents accidental changes to files, which is particularly important for embedded systems.
read more...Security through network segments
The Microwall Gigabit from Wiesemann & Theis is the first in a series of easy-to-use security products for industry and manufacturing.
read more...Mushroom is the victim of a targeted hacker attack
The automation technology provider Pilz from Ostfildern was the victim of a targeted cyber attack on Sunday, October 13. All server and PC workstations worldwide, including the company's communication network, were affected.
read more...Four out of ten ICS computers are under threat
Kaspersky's latest report on cyber threats for the first half of 2019 shows that 41.2% of ICS (Industrial Control System) computers were exposed to an attack. The energy sector is most frequently affected - including by generic malware.
read more...Kaspersky warns of "ticking time bomb"
More than a third of small companies and more than half of large companies are still using the 'Windows 7' operating system, support for which will expire in five months' time.
read more...Body reaction as a password
Forgot your password? The Paluno Software Technology Institute at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is researching a new approach that combines biometrics and password protection.
read more...Vulnerability discovered in Scalance switches from Siemens
Nozomi Networks Labs has discovered a new vulnerability in Siemens' Scalance Switches. It affects the Telnet server and allows a hacker to crash the service by sending large amounts of packets via TCP port 23.
read more...The four most dangerous authentication vulnerabilities
Authentication processes, which are the linchpin of the security of web, mobile and other applications, show various vulnerabilities in penetration tests. The four most common are described below.
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