Antivirus, Cyber Attacks, DDOS and Malware

The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you’ve used a computer for more than 5 minutes, you probably know a thing or two about computer viruses and malware. On the modern Internet, malware is a near-constant presence. Though often conflated with one another, malware and computer viruses aren’t necessarily the same thing. Looking to Protect Yourself Against Malware?

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 381

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware. ” reads the advisory.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Breach and Attack Simulation Product Guide Top 20 Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors Penetration Testing Penetration testing is a tried-and-true method of cyber attack simulation. DDoS protection services are offered by third-party vendors to combat these types of attacks.

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Webinar on cyberattacks in Ukraine – summary and Q&A

SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

In the webcast, we also provided an analysis of attacks identified using Kaspersky’s honeypot network in Ukraine; as well as an analysis of the APT attacks by Gamaredon, Cyclops Blink, Hades/Sandworm and unknown groups, using commodity malware such as PandoraBlade.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 224 – News of the week

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass. New APT34 campaign uses LinkedIn to deliver fresh malware. Comodo Antivirus is affected by several vulnerabilities. German firms BASF, Siemens, Henkel hit by cyber attacks. Imperva blocked the largest Layer 7 DDoS attack it has ever seen.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 261

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Attacks against game companies are up. But why?

SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Malicious hackers are increasingly mobbing the video game industry, with major companies suffering data breaches, having their source code sold or leaked online and games serving as playgrounds to push malware or mine cryptocurrencies. People are more invested in their games because so much of their social lives were restricted.”.

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Protecting Industrial Control Systems Against Cyberattacks – Part 1

Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

This renders the attacks undetectable and able to bypass conventional security solutions such as EDR, antivirus and other traditional security lines of defense. BlackEnergy is a Trojan capable of distributed denial of service (DDoS), cyber espionage and information destruction attacks.

Energy and Utilities

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 210 – News of the week

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

A new DDoS technique abuses HTML5 Hyperlink Audit Ping in massive attacks. Ecuador suffered 40 Million Cyber attacks after the Julian Assange arrest. Analyzing OilRigs malware that uses DNS Tunneling. Avast, Avira, Sophos and other antivirus solutions show problems after.

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Ransomware’s Number 1 Target? Your Kid’s School

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. The MS-ISAC also identified the five most common ransomware strains used to attack schools from January through September. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Now, let's look at some specifics. Implement network segmentation.

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. What is Ransomware as a Service?

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Potential cybersecurity impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In tandem with the physical strikes against Ukraine, a piece of wiper malware first detected by researchers at Symantec and ESET had already begun targeting organizations in Ukraine. Current analyses of HermeticWiper reveal that the malware is being delivered in highly-targeted attacks in Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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SIEM vs. SOAR vs. XDR

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Cyber attackers are forever becoming more sophisticated, however, so companies have had to constantly incorporate new security solutions such as IDPS , UEBA , threat intelligence , patch management , encryption , DLP , DDoS protection , vulnerability management , and even mobile security management.

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IT threat evolution Q1 2021. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2021: Kaspersky solutions blocked 2,023,556,082 attacks launched from online resources across the globe. Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. Attack geography. Verdicts. %*. Trojan.Win32.Zbot.

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Top Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Solutions for 2022

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2022

And as cyber attackers become ever more sophisticated, so too have the technologies and tools that companies must buy to address rising threats, such as IDPS , UEBA , threat intelligence , patch management , encryption , DLP , DDoS protection , vulnerability management , and even mobile security management. Palo Alto Networks.

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45 Main Cyber Security Terms Everyone Must Know

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cyber Security Terms: Must-Know List This cybersecurity terms dictionary will bring some clarity in those words you encountered but couldn’t grasp. Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Some viruses can replicate themselves.

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Cyber Security Informer

The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

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Trending Sources

The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 381

NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

Webinar on cyberattacks in Ukraine – summary and Q&A

Security Affairs newsletter Round 224 – News of the week

Security Affairs newsletter Round 261

Attacks against game companies are up. But why?

Protecting Industrial Control Systems Against Cyberattacks – Part 1

Security Affairs newsletter Round 210 – News of the week

Ransomware’s Number 1 Target? Your Kid’s School

What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

Potential cybersecurity impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

SIEM vs. SOAR vs. XDR

IT threat evolution Q1 2021. Non-mobile statistics

Top Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Solutions for 2022

45 Main Cyber Security Terms Everyone Must Know

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