{"id":113937,"date":"2016-12-15T10:56:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T08:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=113937"},"modified":"2016-12-15T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T08:59:35","slug":"neutralize-home-network-attacks-and-everyday-risks-with-your-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/113937-neutralize-home-network-attacks-and-everyday-risks-with-your-router","title":{"rendered":"Neutralize home network attacks and everyday risks with your router"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are all becoming more aware of hackers being able to access and share people\u2019s private photos\/videos, work data as well as financial information and can cost you dearly in money being transferred or privacy being invaded to an embarrassing level.<\/p>\n

During your day to day browsing, you might be unaware of the amount of malicious software actually accessing your network. If you’re browsing unsecured websites, opening attachments, or downloading unsecured software, you might have also acquired some unwanted intrusions.<\/p>\n

This is why we make use of an anti-virus, although that does not seem to be enough considering the different devices on a network. What if routers alone could block these attacks or add a needed layer of protection?<\/p>\n

During the first half of 2016, AiProtection<\/a><\/strong> network security software \u2014 an integral feature of selected ASUS routers \u2014 neutralized almost five million internet-based threats and nearly 150 million blocked attempts to visit websites with hidden security threats. This represents a daily average of approximately 1.5 attacks and risks neutralized on each AiProtection-enabled router.<\/p>\n

AiProtection is a router-based security software developed in response to the security needs of modern home networks. It incorporates advanced technology from Trend Micro \u2014 including the first consumer implementation of commercial-grade intrusion prevention technology \u2014 to detect, block and neutralize security threats on home networks.<\/p>\n

AiProtection can prevent infected devices \u2014 even those without anti-virus capabilities, such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices \u2014 from sending personal information to malicious web servers. The proactive protection given by AiProtection is also a key feature that helps defend the network from devices with missing or out-of-date security protection.<\/p>\n

With the recent evolving types of threats associated with \u2018smart\u2019 IoT devices, home routers are increasingly the focal point of network security.<\/p>\n

Traditional infection vectors such as viruses and malware are now augmented by more insidious cyber-threats, including ransomware, phishing and other social engineering attacks, which are aimed at stealing or extorting money or compromising users\u2019 personal data.<\/p>\n

AiProtection actively provides secured home network through commercial-grade technology, actively blocking malicious websites, connections between infected devices and malicious servers, and providing home network security auditing.<\/p>\n

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Commercial-grade technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ASUS AiProtection includes a commercial-grade intrusion prevention system (IPS). This features a sophisticated Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine to analyze the contents of all data packets entering or leaving the home network, and block any malicious or suspicious packets, regardless of the device they originated from.<\/p>\n

AiProtection is updated automatically, with both scheduled and rapid-reaction updates ensuring the most up-to-date protection for users\u2019 devices.<\/p>\n

During the first half of 2016, analysis of ASUS AiProtection activity on the installed base of ASUS routers indicated that over almost five million internet-based attacks were prevented, which is an average of over 1.5 attacks per day on each AiProtection-enabled router.<\/p>\n

Blocks malicious websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ASUS AiProtection incorporates the cloud-based Trend Micro Web Reputation Services (WRS), which intercepts URL requests and checks them with the WRS database before allowing access. If the URL is found to be malicious, it is blocked, protecting the user from potential threats.<\/p>\n

According to Trend Micro<\/a>, 76 percent of ransomware is delivered via spam email. Links to malicious sites contained in such emails, or posted on other unsafe websites, are one of the main sources of ransomware infections.<\/p>\n

The scale of the problem can be seen from the fact that on 3 May 2016, over 800,000 requests to access malicious sites were successfully blocked by AiProtection.<\/p>\n

Blocks infected devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Infected devices connected to a network can function as gateways that allow other devices on the network to be infected, or help relay private data to external servers.<\/p>\n

ASUS AiProtection detects infected devices and prevents them from compromising the local network. It also severs any suspicious external connections. Users are immediately notified via email if this happens, so they can take appropriate action.<\/p>\n

Easy home network security auditing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ASUS AiProtection<\/a><\/strong> also offers users an easy way to check the overall security of their home network. It scans 14 critical router settings and alerts users to potential risks, as well as recommending ways to fix the problems.<\/p>\n

Whether your household consists of one person or a large extended family, your security and privacy is crucial in today\u2019s digital world, so take every measure to protect it.<\/p>\n

ASUS Routers that have AiProtection built in, include:<\/p>\n