ASUS AiProtection Neutralizes an Average of 1.5
Home Network Attacks and Risks Every Day on Each Protected ASUS Router
Home Network Attacks and Risks Every Day on Each Protected ASUS Router
Integrated network security suite includes
the world’s first implementation of commercial-grade intrusion prevention
technology in a consumer router
the world’s first implementation of commercial-grade intrusion prevention
technology in a consumer router
KEY POINTS
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AiProtection features the world’s first implementation
of commercial-grade intrusion prevention technology in a consumer router
AiProtection features the world’s first implementation
of commercial-grade intrusion prevention technology in a consumer router
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AiProtection blocked almost five million
attacks and nearly 150 million attempts to access malicious websites during the
first half of 2016
AiProtection blocked almost five million
attacks and nearly 150 million attempts to access malicious websites during the
first half of 2016
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AiProtection prevents infected devices sending
personal information to malicious servers, and provides easy home network
security auditing
AiProtection prevents infected devices sending
personal information to malicious servers, and provides easy home network
security auditing
Singapore,
15th May 2017 — ASUS today announced that during the first half of 2016, its
AiProtection network security software —
an integral feature of selected ASUS routers — 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.
15th May 2017 — ASUS today announced that during the first half of 2016, its
AiProtection network security software —
an integral feature of selected ASUS routers — 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.
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™ — including the first consumer implementation of commercial-grade
intrusion prevention technology — to detect, block and neutralize security
threats on home networks. AiProtection can prevent infected devices — even
those without anti-virus capabilities, such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices
— 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.
software developed in response to the security needs of modern home networks.
It incorporates advanced technology from Trend Micro™ — including the first consumer implementation of commercial-grade
intrusion prevention technology — to detect, block and neutralize security
threats on home networks. AiProtection can prevent infected devices — even
those without anti-virus capabilities, such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices
— 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.
With the recent evolving types of threats
associated with ‘smart’ IoT devices, home routers are increasingly the focal
point of network security. 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’ personal
data. 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.
associated with ‘smart’ IoT devices, home routers are increasingly the focal
point of network security. 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’ personal
data. 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.
Commercial-grade technology
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.
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.
AiProtection
is updated automatically, with both scheduled and rapid-reaction updates ensuring
the most up-to-date protection for users’ devices.
is updated automatically, with both scheduled and rapid-reaction updates ensuring
the most up-to-date protection for users’ devices.
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.
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.
Blocks malicious websites
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.
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.
According to
Trend Micro[1],
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.
Trend Micro[1],
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.
The scale of
the problem can be seen from the fact that on a single day[2],
over 800,000 requests to access malicious sites were successfully blocked by
AiProtection.
the problem can be seen from the fact that on a single day[2],
over 800,000 requests to access malicious sites were successfully blocked by
AiProtection.
Blocks infected devices
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. 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.
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. 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.
Easy home network security auditing
ASUS AiProtection
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.
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.
[2] Data from 3rd May, 2016
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