Kill Switch 🟢 Protection

A kill switch is a security mechanism that can be used to remotely disable a device or system or shut down the Internet in the event of a compromise.

plural: kill switches

There are different types of kill switches:

• • At device level: blocks all Internet connections to the device
  • At programme level: only disconnects specific applications
  • Based on the rules of firewall applies rules to block certain connections

Examples of kill switches:

1. Antimalware When a malware infection is detected, a kill switch can stop the software or even cut off Internet access to prevent propagation.
2. Cryptocurrencies Some blockchains incorporate kill switches to deactivate smart contracts in the event of unexpected or malicious behaviour.
3. IoT (Internet of Things) devices A kill switch can remotely disable a compromised or faulty connected device to prevent security incidents.
4. Cloud services Cloud platforms often incorporate kill switches to immediately stop services that have been compromised or are in breach of security.

How cyber specialists use the word kill switch:

• “ Activates the kill switch to isolate the incident and prevent it spreading.
• "The kill switch has been triggered automatically when abnormal behaviour is detected.
• "It is crucial to regularly test the operation of the kill switch to make sure it's responsive.
• "We have set up a kill switch sur le serveur principal pour pouvoir l’éteindre en cas de cyberattaque. »
• "The new update includes a software kill switch to prevent the execution of malicious code.