Security Awareness Quick Tip: VPNFilter - Malware That Targets Your Router

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There is a new malware attack that EVERYONE should be concerned about, as it targets something we all use for the internet - a router. This attack can potentially do a lot of damage, but it's surprisingly easy to stop. Restarting your home or office router is the first step to halting the progress of this malware attack. There are also a few other steps you can take to become more secure against future attacks, which are discussed in this Quick Tip. Symantec has provided a simple web page that you can use right now to see if your router is infected, or not. Visit http://www.symantec.com/filtercheck to find out. For additional insight and information about this new router malware, read the Symantec Threat Intelligence blog post here: https://www.symantec.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/vpnfilter-iot-malware This Quick Tip is provided to help you understand the increasing number of methods and tricks that hackers and attackers are using to gain access to your personal information, corporate secrets, and valuables. A large number of adversaries want nothing more than to cause digital and physical damage, and they’re trying to use your personal information to do it! Stay alert, educate yourself on the latest trends and methods these criminals use to exploit others, and spread the word to your friends, family, and co-workers. Learn more by visiting the Security Awareness Site at: https://go.symantec.com/awareness

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