免費防毒軟體的三大威脅

這幾年全球重大資安事件頻傳,世界容易遭受駭客病毒攻擊國家,香港、台灣一直也名列前茅,資安意識雖逐年抬頭,但心存僥倖的仍不少,這也是為什麼每次香港、台灣也都會無法幸免於難的主因,在與大家討論到底要使用免費防毒軟體還是付費防毒軟體前,想先問各位兩個簡單的問題,

您(公司)是否願意用很低的金額或無償交換您(公司)的隱私或財產,如個資及重要文件檔案等…,卻只能獲得基本的病毒防護?!

您(公司)會使用一個免費的鎖在您家的大門上,讓提供免費鎖的公司有鑰匙進入您的房子,還是您願意花小錢購買了全功能的鎖而只有您有鑰匙可以進入家門呢?!

我想答案已很清楚了,接下來跟大家分析使用免費防毒軟體及付費防毒軟體的差別,

1. 隱私/財產全都露

天下沒有白吃的午餐,這個道理人人都懂,絕大多數的防毒軟體都是由專業的資安公司所推出,它具有一定的開發以及維護成本,例如研發人員需要撰寫防毒軟體的程式,並且隨時收集最新的病毒資訊,還要發佈更新檔,以提升防毒軟體的防護能力。然而如果消費者選擇的是免費的防毒軟體,那麼這些成本是要如何回收呢?大家可以好好的思考一下….

之前時有所聞,免費的防毒軟體更改使用者條款,放寬使用者個人資料的使用限制,讓廠商可能可以將使用者的瀏覽器歷史記錄、搜尋記錄、GPS定位記錄等無法辨識個人身份的資料,出售給廣告商,用來作為廣告投放的參考依據。請問您在下載或使用這些軟體之前,是否都有仔細的閱讀這些相關的條約內容,還是想快點把軟體程式安裝完,就只是按「Yes」或「同意」;又如果軟體沒有繁體中文的說明,您是否也有耐下心來逐一閱讀呢。如果以上情況您都有的話,那麼”恭喜”您,您己經將您的隱私曝光在陽光下了。

結論:花小錢_即可確保你的隱私安全

2. 當災難發生時,只能坐以待斃

若您不幸遭受資安威脅侵害時,使用免費防毒軟體,則求救無門,只能花錢了事,以2017年讓人聞之色變的勒索病毒為例,通常會向受害者勒索價值 50 至 500 美金不等的贖金,並要求以比特幣付款,如果以美金 50 元來計算的話,大約等於港幣 400 元,已經比一般防毒軟體一年授權的費用還要高了,再加上您不幸被勒索的金額是美金 500 元的話,就等於需要支付港幣 4,000 元;好一點的是您付了錢,勒索者會提供解密金鑰,讓您拿回檔案,算是花錢消災。慘一點的,付了錢,檔案還是付之一炬。請問您是要省一時的小錢保護您的重要檔案資料,還是要花您無法預測且一定得支付的大錢呢? 建議您好好思考這個問題….

反觀,使用付費防毒軟體時,完整的防護功能或機制,除了協助您即時抵禦資安之威脅外,您還也可以跟在地團隊透過客服電話或請他們派專人至公司享受專業的資安服務,讓您或公司的損失可以降至最低。

結論:花小錢_即可享”網路安全”大效益,還能保護重要資料及享有在地且專業的資安團隊服務

3. 軟體或系統的漏洞的潛在資安威脅

天下沒有完美的事物,軟體會有Bug,就跟一般人會說錯話、寫錯字一樣,在所難免。不論是硬體或硬體的因素,系統只要出一次包,就可能影響成千上萬使用者。但其中執行的程式一旦有功能性的失誤,甚至有安全性漏洞,想要修正就沒那麼簡單,來來回回之間,往往耗費許多時間和人力進行。對許多IT人員來說,持續關注系統資安弱點資訊、定期執行漏洞修補,已經成為例行公事之一。從2001到2003年之間,開始有許多惡意程式利用Windows、IE、Outlook Express、Outlook的安全性弱點發動攻擊,肆虐全球個人電腦與伺服器,像是Code Red、Nimda、Blaster、Sasser等蠕蟲。

除了微軟,在個人電腦使用率相當高的數位內容格式Adobe PDF和Flash在2009年之後,也因為漏洞而頻頻遭到攻擊,到了2012年、2013年,Java成為新的苦主,再舉2017年「WanaCrypt0r 2.0」的勒索軟體攻擊感染,近乎所有 Windows 系統及其伺服器版本均受威脅,而這都在在證明知名及很多人在使用的軟體,是駭害的最愛,因為每次出手皆有斬獲,這真的不是危言聳聽。

以上所述,也都不是只具簡單及基本防護功能的免費防毒軟體所能解決的,因此對抗無法預期的軟體或系統漏洞所產生的已知或未知的資安威脅,選擇專業且知名的資安品牌或解決方案來做防護或抵禦是很重要的。

結論:花小錢_買專業知名的資安產品或解決方案,方能高枕無憂

 

 

關於Version 2 Limited

Version 2 Limited是亞洲最有活力的IT公司之一,公司發展及代理各種不同的互聯網、資訊科技、多媒體產品,其中包括通訊系統、安全、網絡、多媒體及消費市場產品。透過公司龐大的網絡、銷售點、分銷商及合作夥伴,Version 2 Limited 提供廣被市場讚賞的產品及服務。Version 2 Limited 的銷售網絡包括中國大陸、香港、澳門、台灣、新加坡等地區,客戶來自各行各業,包括全球1000大跨國企業、上市公司、公用機構、政府部門、無數成功的中小企及來自亞洲各城市的消費市場客戶。

 

關於ESET

ESET成立於1992年,是一家面向企業與個人用戶的全球性的電腦安全軟件提供商,其獲獎產品 — NOD32防病毒軟件系統,能夠針對各種已知或未知病毒、間諜軟件 (spyware)、rootkits和其他惡意軟件為電腦系統提供實時保護。ESET NOD32佔用 系統資源最少,偵測速度最快,可以提供最有效的保護,並且比其他任何防病毒產品獲得了更多的Virus Bulletin 100獎項。ESET連續五年被評為“德勤高科技快速成長500 強”(Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500)公司,擁有廣泛的合作夥伴網絡,包括佳能、戴爾、微軟等國際知名公司,在布拉迪斯拉發(斯洛伐克)、布里斯托爾(英國 )、布宜諾斯艾利斯(阿根廷)、布拉格(捷克)、聖地亞哥(美國)等地均設有辦事處,代理機構覆蓋全球超過100個國家。 

VEGAS Movie Studio 15 released

Creating high-quality videos just got a lot easier

VEGAS Creative Software releases VEGAS Movie Studio 15. This brand-new version makes it the most powerful two-in-one solution for video and audio editing in its segment.

Based on the core technology and features of the award-winning VEGAS Pro, the latest update of VEGAS Movie Studio enables professional results with minimal effort. 4k video editing and hardware acceleration improvements (support for Nvidia and Intel’s Quick Sync Video) bring top-level standards of video excellence and speed, whilst the new HEVC support allows users to significantly compress large video content while maintaining perfect quality.

The new modern user interface is now fully customizable to benefit experienced editors. Firstly, a new ‘hamburger menu’ button has been added, giving users the power to decide which button set should be visible in each window. The most noticeable update from the previous version is a logical, modern docking window behavior and control that allows users to arrange the workspace to individual workflows. You can even select between dark or light shades of interface background color according to preference.

For the beginners, a Quick Start dashboard has been added to guide with step-by-step instructions for video production, making it even easier to get started. An integrated ‘Show-Me-How’ tutorial feature that already exists from previous versions is still there to help. On top, new features like picture-in-picture scenes, freeze frames and split-screen sequences provide a professional look-and-feel to the video with just a few clicks on the storyboard. YouTubers or Vloggers will love the sharing-workflow-automation feature, now with improved file format support including iPhone video files.

For advanced users, the Suite version additionally offers iZotope RX Elements to achieve high-quality sound, as well as top-notch film effects coming from HitFilm and Boris FX.

“With the new VEGAS Movie Studio 15 we bring the powerful technology and high efficiency of VEGAS Pro to everyone who wants to make best-quality videos with minimal efforts,” says Gary Rebholz, VEGAS Product Owner.

Depending on their requirements, filmmakers can choose between three different versions of VEGAS Movie Studio 15:

You could find detailed version comparison here:
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-movie-studio/product-comparison


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About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About VEGAS
Today, millions of VEGAS Pro and VEGAS Movie Studio users benefit from global industry-leading video editing technologies. Now, VEGAS launches into a new era. In May, 2016, MAGIX acquired the multiple award-winning VEGAS Pro and VEGAS Movie Studio product lines, along with other video and audio products. VEGAS Creative Software stands poised to take video editing to a new level. Our development teams in the US and Germany are working on innovative solutions to old problems, and building tools that push the boundaries of what’s currently possible. The VEGAS Creative Software mission: to make VEGAS software faster, more efficient, and even more intuitive. Our goal: to provide users at all levels–from video editing amateurs to creative professionals–tools that are perfectly suited to their needs and demands.

GREYCORTEX RELEASES MENDEL 3.0

March brings the most recent version of GREYCORTEX MENDEL; Version 3.0. As part of this release, MENDEL 3.0 brings several new features SOC administrators will love, as well as continued expansion for SCADA networks and upgraded hardware support.

Specifically, MENDEL now supports the latest in DELL Rx40 hardware. Those in SCADA network environments will enjoy updates to the MENDEL IDS system. Version 3.0 also includes visibility for the NFS (Network File System) and IEC 60870 5 101/104 protocols. SOC users will note that dashboards have been adjusted to better accommodate multiple sensors, and that the overall capacity for sensors connected to one collector has been increased to 30. Finally, MENDEL’s capabilities have been expanded to include the ability to add your own blacklist file, as well as export files to IBM Qradar SIEM via the LEEF format.
New Features

  • GREYCORTEX has added support for the latest Dell servers (Rx40) so users will now be able to use the latest hardware.
  • SCADA support continues, with updates to the MENDEL IDS engine to include visibility IEC 60870 5 101/104 protocols – bringing new security for professionals in the energy infrastructure sector.
  • SOC administrators will appreciate several new features in version 3.0, including new dashboard settings suitable for multiple sensors for better SOC visualization, as well as the ability to add up to 30 sensors on one collector, and finally; LEEF expert format for events exported to IBM Qradar SIEM, and the ability to upload users’ own blacklists in .csv file.

Improvements
Several MENDEL features were improved. These included easier license extension, host identification, decryption performance, status monitoring, and data export.
Bug Fixes

In general, our development team focused on improving the user experience and reporting.

Please note that updating to version 3.0 requires appliance restart and may take up to one hour.

Contact your local GREYCORTEX partner to find out how you can put MENDEL v3.0 to work for you.


About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About GREYCORTEX
GREYCORTEX uses advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining methods to help organizations make their IT operations secure and reliable.

MENDEL, GREYCORTEX’s network traffic analysis solution, helps corporations, governments, and the critical infrastructure sector protect their futures by detecting cyber threats to sensitive data, networks, trade secrets, and reputations, which other network security products miss.

MENDEL is based on 10 years of extensive academic research and is designed using the same technology which was successful in four US-based NIST Challenges.

GREYCORTEX OPENS JAPANESE OFFICE, ANNOUNCES FIRST PARTNER AND CUSTOMERS

GREYCORTEX is happy to announce that we have successfully entered the Japanese market with our first office outside of Europe, and first Japanese partner and customers.

The new GREYCORTEX office, located in Kobe, Japan, will focus on sales and service across the APAC region. It will be led by Milan Fujita, who brings nearly 20 years of experience in the software sector and the Japanese and APAC markets. The office will also coordinate the regional collaboration between GREYCORTEX and its regional ESET technology alliance partners. The office may be contacted at: Kobe Fashion Mart 10F, 6-9 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashinada-ku Kobe, Hyogo, Japan 658-0032.

GREYCORTEX is also happy to announce our first partner in Japan: iSEC. Information Security Inc. Based in Kobe City, iSEC is led by CEO Yoshihisa Suzuki. iSEC offers the MENDEL Network Traffic Analysis throughout the country. The relationship is already bearing fruit, with two customers implementing GREYCORTEX MENDEL; Hyogo Prefectural Government (https://web.pref.hyogo.lg.jp/fl/index.html) and University of Hyogo (http://www.u-hyogo.ac.jp/english/index.html)

We look forward to many years of success from these relationships.


About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About GREYCORTEX
GREYCORTEX uses advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining methods to help organizations make their IT operations secure and reliable.

MENDEL, GREYCORTEX’s network traffic analysis solution, helps corporations, governments, and the critical infrastructure sector protect their futures by detecting cyber threats to sensitive data, networks, trade secrets, and reputations, which other network security products miss.

MENDEL is based on 10 years of extensive academic research and is designed using the same technology which was successful in four US-based NIST Challenges.

GREYCORTEX MONITORS NATO CCDCOE CYBER DEFENSE EXERCISE

GREYCORTEX is happy to announce that we, represented by Petr Chmelar, Chief Research Officer, successfully participated as a member of the Situational Awareness (Yellow) Team in the recent “Crossed Swords 2018” cyber defense training exercise, held in Latvia and organized by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) in cooperation with CERT.LV.

The sister event to the larger NATO CCDCOE “Locked Shields” cyber defense exercise (the largest and most complex live-fire cyber defense exercise in the world), “Crossed Swords” is focused on practicing skills required to carry out responsive tactical cyber operations. “The exercise aims to practice skills required to fill the role of the Red Team at cyber defence exercises and to offer the most cutting-edge and challenging training experience for national cyber defenders. It is evident that in order to defend ourselves better in cyberspace, we need to know how attacks are carried out,” explained Aare Reintam, Project Manager of Technical Exercises at the NATO CCDCOE. The “Crossed Swords 2018” event included a group of more than 80 cybersecurity professionals from 15 countries.

In this year’s exercise, the Red Team was tasked with conducting a full spectrum cyber operation in a fictional scenario, while the Blue Team actively defended their assets. The Yellow Team monitored Red Team activity from different sources of information, such as network tap and host-based log files, and provided a highly valuable near real-time feedback. As part of the exercise, GREYCORTEX contributed features to “Frankenstack,” a novel stack of tools built by NATO CCDCOE, Tallinn University of Technology, CERT.LV, and industry partners.

GREYCORTEX’s experience didn’t end with the end of the training exercise. Inspired by “Crossed Swords,” GREYCORTEX renamed its Malware Lab research team to the “Red Team,” but as Petr Chmelar noted, “We will always be Yellow Team-focused.”


About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About GREYCORTEX
GREYCORTEX uses advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining methods to help organizations make their IT operations secure and reliable.

MENDEL, GREYCORTEX’s network traffic analysis solution, helps corporations, governments, and the critical infrastructure sector protect their futures by detecting cyber threats to sensitive data, networks, trade secrets, and reputations, which other network security products miss.

MENDEL is based on 10 years of extensive academic research and is designed using the same technology which was successful in four US-based NIST Challenges.