MINNEAPOLIS (June 8, 2020)—Fortra announced today that its native virus protection software Powertech Antivirus has expanded to include coverage for IBM LinuxONE and Linux on IBM Z. This new addition means customers now have the ability to protect their Linux on Z or LinuxOne infrastructures from viruses, worms, Trojans, and other complex malware with the only commercially available antivirus...
Cyber criminals focus on the easiest targets, which often are federal agencies. A recent White House Executive Order on cybersecurity puts renewed focus squarely on securing federal network infrastructure. The order promotes, among other things, modernizing federal cybersecurity, improving detection of vulnerabilities and incidents, and moving toward a Zero Trust security model.
Cyber criminals focus on the easiest targets, which often are federal agencies. A recent White House Executive Order on cybersecurity puts renewed focus squarely on securing federal network infrastructure, which means federal agencies must step up their security games, complying with both existing and emerging regulations related to information security.
During Tumultuous Times, Malware Threats Thrive
These days, encountering malware like viruses, ransomware, trojans, or worms has become all too common—it’s almost an inevitability. In fact, according to the 2020 Malware Report by Cybersecurity Insiders, 88% see malware as an extreme or moderate threat, and 75% believe malware and ransomware will increase in the next year.
When it comes to cybersecurity, the old proverb “what you don’t know can’t hurt you” could not be further from the truth. Unfortunately, despite hosting mission-critical applications and data, IBM Systems like IBM i, AIX, LinuxPPC, and Linux on Z are often neglected and left unprotected. While these systems are beloved for their performance and reliability, none of them are immune to malware.