eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. Anti-Malware vs. Antivirus: What You Need to Know 6 Best Anti-Malware Software for Macs Pros & Cons Do Macs Need Antivirus Protection? What is an Anti-Virus Software? What is an Anti-Virus Software?

Software 63

Software Malware Antivirus Spyware 63

Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. Users who rely on password managers are less likely to experience identity theft or credential theft than those who dont.

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Passwords Password Management Accountability Antivirus 62

Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

Studies show that 51% of Americans report theyve been victims of a data breach, and 64% say theyve changed their online behavior for fear of escalating online threats like ransomware and identity theft. In fact, the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found 81% of data breaches were caused by compromised passwords.

Scams 79

Scams Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords 79

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. trillion by 2025, according to the report Cyberwarfare in the C-Suite from Cybersecurity Ventures. Crimeware is a type of malware that cyber criminals use to commit identity theft or gain financial information to execute transactions. Cyberattack Statistics.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. Threat actors often mask their identities and intentions, making it hard to determine their true nature.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. Threat actors often mask their identities and intentions, making it hard to determine their true nature.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 52

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The infostealer has been around since mid-2024 (as a beta test), but its only really taken off in 2025. They may even gather enough personal data to be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web.

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Identity Theft Malware Financial Services Antivirus 93

SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players. Menlo Security's 2025 Browser Security Report tracked a 140% increase in browser-based phishing attacks, along with a 130% rise in zero-hour phishing attacks, many impersonating GenAI platforms or promising help with tax prep.

Scams 92

Scams Identity Theft Phishing CISO 92

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the contact tracing scams of 2020 similarly followed social engineering scripts that have been used in taxpayer identity theft schemes since the 1990s as well. Phishing emails were a prevalent mode of attack, and they have been in circulation since at least the mid-1990s. At the beginning of 2020, U.S.

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