Linux®, Unix®, Apple® and MacOS® X. Shellshock is the latest loophole that affects a piece of software called Bash. Bash can affect you through malicious requests sent to web servers you interact with, or it can affect your devices directly over insecure Wi-Fi® networks. Attackers can use this exploit to spread malware, steal data, turn your computer into a bot, send spam, or gain complete control over your computer. How the exploit reaches bugged computers A. Computers access insecure #WiFi® networks: B. #Malicious requests are sent to Web servers: Malicious requests are sent to Web servers A few simple steps you can take: An increasing numbers of patches are being made world-wide to stamp out the bug and prevent further exploitation, however it still makes sense to reduce your exposure and follow some simple steps to ensure you are fully protected across all your devices. * Update your operating systems * Look out for available patches for any web-enabled devices in your home. * Look out for unusual activity * Check your online accounts and also bear in mind that scammers will take advantage of this to send spam emails with dodgy links. * Change your passwords These alerts help remind us of the need to change our online passwords and have different ones for different sites to limit the risk. * Always check that the websites you visit have fixed their vulnerability beforehand * Extra steps you should take... ...if you also have a Mac® #Apple has already released patch updates users should install – so look out for these official updates. They have also made it clear that the bug only affects power users that take advantage of the advanced UNIX services within #OS X. If the previous sentence has baffled you, then you are in the group that Apple says are not at risk. ...as a PC user If you’re running #Windows®, it is safe to say that youre less at risk, since Windows® doesnt run Bash, the software that has the bug. However while youre not affected directly, you could still be at risk if the web servers of the sites you visit are compromised. A layered approach to online security Staying #safe online is all about layers of security. Just like we do with our homes, garden gates, front doors, alarms and safes - our online security works in the same way. #Firewall, anti-spam, antivirus, anti-#malware, anti-#phishing and more – all designed to help stop the things that attack us. Download AVG #AntiVirus FREE to get an essential layer of online protection, including AVG LinkScanner® which is designed to block access to the sorts of compromised sites that could be affected by Shellshock. Or really stay protected with AVG Internet Security. It goes one step further and really brings all the layers of security to give you our best protection against online threats – all designed to give you the peace of mind you need when you’re online. AVG #Technologies ( #NYSE :AVG) is a global leader in #security #software, protecting more than 110 million consumers and small #business computer users. #Linux®, #Unix®, #Apple® and #MacOS® X. avg
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 02:30:01 +0000
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