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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

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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Black Basta ransomware operators leverage QBot for lateral movements

Security Affairs

The QBot malware operation has partnered with Black Basta ransomware group to target organizations worldwide. Researchers from NCC Group spotted a new partnership in the threat landscape between the Black Basta ransomware group and the QBot malware operation.

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

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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NSA urges Windows Users and admins to Patch BlueKeep flaw

Security Affairs

BlueKeep is a wormable flaw that can be exploited by malware authors to create malicious code with WannaCry capabilities. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. Many security experts have already developed their own exploit code for this issue without publicly disclosing it for obvious reasons.

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Top Database Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Also Read: Top Web Application Firewall (WAF) Vendors. Out of Palo Alto, California, Cloudera started in 2008 by alumni of Google, Yahoo!, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Facebook, and Oracle.

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DHS also issued an alert for the Windows BlueKeep flaw

Security Affairs

Enable Network Level Authentication in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2. Block Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port 3389 at the enterprise perimeter firewall. BlueKeep is a wormable flaw that can be exploited by malware authors to create malicious code with WannaCry capabilities.