Windows Defender now protects your pen drives and printers
Having secure devices is very important and Windows Defender is undoubtedly one of the most widely used antivirus programs. It has a version for home users that integrates with the operating system itself, as well as an improved version for companies and organizations. Now they have announced a major innovation, namely that it will also protect removable media like a flash drive, as well as connected printers.
Windows Defender ATP improves your security
This is the version of Windows Defender ATP or Advanced Threat Protection is used mainly by organizations and companies. Microsoft's goal is to provide better protection, especially now that, due to the pandemic, many users are working remotely and using various external devices.
The use of home printers and other removable storage
devices, such as a USB flash drive, has increased the field of dose for
cybercriminals. To avoid this and make users more secure, Windows Defender ATP
has released a new feature to accurately scan these devices. Therefore, it will
be safer to use a USB flash drive or any external memory, as well as a printer
at home.
From Microsoft, they point out that they intend to create an
additional layer of security for their Windows and macOS users who are betting
on their security solution for companies. They look for hackers who have a smaller
attack surface to steal passwords or hack computers in some way.
These new features are an important addition to those that
were previously available. This will further improve the security of the
various devices. Especially it will be very useful for those who work remotely
and have to use personal devices like USB sticks and the like. There are many
types of viruses, and this will require us to be constantly prepared to
minimize their impact on our computers.
Many attacks come from external devices
Please note that a large number of attacks can occur through other external devices that we connect to our computers. For example, this applies to a flash drive, as well as any other memory or peripheral device that could be the target of an attack.
Network-connected printers can also be a gateway for hackers. This can happen, for example, if they are out of date and have a known vulnerability. Therefore, it is important to always have the latest firmware and minimize the risk of being a victim of these types of attacks.
Aside from connectivity problems with printers, the truth is that cybercriminals can attack them. These are devices that we must constantly take care of.
Therefore, Windows Defender Business Edition will improve protection when using external memory devices or printers. Another way to improve security and reduce the probability that we are victims of any type of attack.