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Tips for Avoiding Malware and Hacker Cyber-Attacks
If this product or a computer on the network that is connected to the product becomes infected with
malware* or is the target of a cyberattack, the product may malfunction or stop functioning altogether.
Please be aware that the normal warranty does not cover restoration work or damage incurred by a
malfunction of this product due to malware or a cyberattack. Also, Azbil Corporation will not be liable
for compensation for any loss or damage caused by malware or a cyberattack, including opportunity
loss, prot loss, business disruptions, data loss, etc.
To reduce the chances of being infected with malware or being the victim of a cyberattack, please
implement measures such as those listed below.
• Before using this product, disconnect it and its connected network from the business network. Or,
take security measures such as restricting communication with a rewall, etc.
• If you need to temporarily connect a computer for engineering to this product, check in advance
that it is not infected with malware using antivirus software or some other means.
• Physically block any unnecessary USB and LAN ports to prevent portable devices from being
connected without the security administrator’s permission.
• As a part of maintenance, regularly check for security vulnerabilities, such as unnecessary connected
equipment that was not included at the design stage or user accounts that are no longer necessary.
• Providing IT security training for operators and instrument engineers is benecial. Holding training
courses regularly is recommended.
* A general term used to describe unauthorized and harmful programs that perform operations that
are not intended by the user of the computer.
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