Reminder: Malware Can Exploit Improper Configurations

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Reminder: Malware Can Exploit Improper Configurations [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/11/15/reminder-malware-can-exploit-improper-configurations ] 
11/15/2019 12:19 PM EST 
Original release date: November 15, 2019

Protect yourself from unwantedand potentially harmfulfiles or programs by adhering to vendor-recommended configurations 
for hardware and software. Doing so in addition to maintaining regular patch maintenance, will help give your systems 
and networks the best security possible.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the following 
tips and guidance:


  * What is Cybersecurity? [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-001 ] 
  * Handling Destructive Malware [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST13-003 ] 
  * Protecting Against Malicious Code [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST18-271 ] 
  * Understanding Patches and Software Updates [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-006 ] 
  * CISAs Cyber Essentials [ https://www.cisa.gov/cyber-essentials ] (for small businesses and small SLTT governments) 

This product is provided subject to this Notification [ https://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/notification ] and this Privacy 
& Use [ https://www.dhs.gov/privacy-policy ] policy.

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