Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. After that, the following files are extracted, namely: Avira.exe : Legitimate injector from Avira Antivirus. In the last few years, many banking trojans developed by Latin American criminals have increased in volume and sophistication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Once approved, the user's request will be approved for their account. Reaching the goal of the attack.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device. Most peoples’ highest risk systems are their primary email account and their mobile phone account. Next come your social media accounts, and then any accounts that control IoT systems in your house.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This may involve identifying compromised servers, web applications, databases, or user accounts. Disable compromised accounts or restrict their permissions immediately, update passwords for authorized users to prevent further unauthorized access. Introduce MFA for all corporate accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

My Metamask got hacked and now my @withFND account is compromised. The attacker has increased the filesize this much to try and evade antivirus software and scanning tools; for example, a well-known service to scan suspicious files, VirusTotal , only accepts files up to 500MB, while some antivirus scanners may not even scan a file this large.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption help safeguard information. Firewalls : Firewalls control network traffic and act as barriers between trusted internal networks and untrusted external ones. Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It is usually combined with endpoint protection platforms, called EPP , which are something like enterprise-class antivirus tools. Here are a few EDR vendors with an MSP focus: Sophos Intercept X with XDR synchronizes endpoint, server, firewall, and email security. Understand the Many Facets of Security.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

Related: How credential stuffing fuels account takeovers. To defend its web applications, the bank chose to go with an open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF), called ModSecurity, along with an open-source Apache web server. Twenty years ago it was deemed sufficient to erect a robust firewall and keep antivirus software updated.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

Accounts with easily guessable passwords fall victim to this and suffer unimaginable damage. Some common ones are loose database security, excessive user account control, and accessible APIs. Misconfigurations These are errors in system setups that leave applications, servers, or networks exposed to unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

FortiGate Network Firewall. Fortinet delivers FortiGate Network Firewalls that are right sized for small businesses to deliver easy-to-use enterprise-level security, good price-to-performance, and offer centralized cloud management that integrates into the larger Fortinet Security Fabric as the business grows. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

Check Point: Best for Firewalls 11 $25.34 Known for strong next-generation firewalls (NGFW) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) products, it also ranks for network security tools , zero trust , extended detection and response (XDR), IoT security , software-defined wide area network ( SD-WAN ), and secure access service edge (SASE).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The libraries allow stealing Discord access tokens and environment variables from systems running giving the attackers full access to the victim’s Discord account. JFrog researchers have discovered 17 malicious packages in the NPM (Node.js package manager) repository that were developed to hijack Discord servers. ” concludes the report.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data. Use a Firewall A firewall can help protect your computer from attacks by blocking incoming connections that are not authorized. A fake hotspot can be dangerous.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. For the most part, data leaks can still happen, even if you have the latest antivirus programs installed. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2020

The virus avoided detection by antivirus solutions through regular updates from an attacker-controlled command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, and spread through the company’s systems, causing network outages and shutting down essential services for nearly a week.”

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

It is better to use ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) servers or excellent Antivirus systems to protect the data of your company. To limit access to your accounts, use IP Whitelist and IP Blacklist where possible. A good manager takes accountability, and a fantastic API does so too. API Firewalling.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. Managing these diverse sets of users with multiple accounts can be challenging, especially if multiple identity stores and identity providers are involved.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

All inter-VLAN traffic should go through a firewall. This process goes against typical plans for most network administrators, who use firewalls at the network’s edge (Figure 1 ) and a fast switch on the LAN to route inter-VLAN traffic. The problem is this: firewalls big enough to handle this traffic and speed are expensive.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2019

Check Point released a security update to fix a vulnerability in its antivirus and firewall ZoneAlarm, the flaw could be exploited by attackers to escalate privileges on a system running it. The vulnerability could be exploited to add a user account with low privileges to the group of administrators.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): Palo Alto Networks. Winner : Abnormal Security.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

One easy example is antivirus. Every terminal at your organization should be equipped with antivirus software, and any cloud servers or resources you use should also be protected by antivirus. Antivirus firewalls are the first line of defense against many malware and other intrusive attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

According to a recent report , bots accounted for a staggering 47.4% Bad bots at work One cyber threat that targets user accounts on digital platforms is a credential stuffing attack. This tactic involves using automated bots or scripts with illegally obtained usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized entry into these user accounts.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Every advancement brings new challenges—is your Google account hacked? Today, traditional security measures such as firewalls and antivirus programs often fall […] The post What is Advanced Threat Protection and How to Use It in Your Business appeared first on TuxCare. Are covert malware campaigns targeting your infrastructure?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Activate multi-factor authentication on all accounts where it’s available, especially on email, banking, and social media platforms. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section. These scams can be highly convincing and are a common way for hackers to access your accounts.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

This means not just updating your WordPress dashboard password but also changing your database, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) setup, and hosting provider account credentials. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. Delete those accounts immediately if you discover any users who should not be there.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Other indicators include blocked access to personal data, slow performance, malware alerts by antivirus softwares and abnormal network behaviours. Configure a firewall with regularly updated rules. You can only detect ransomware once the attack announces, for instance, via pop up. Is it possible to remove ransomware?

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. For added account protection, use strong passwords and activate multi-factor authentication. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

accounted for more than 90 percent of detections over HTTPS and more than 12 percent of all detections. Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021. The report covered a range of cybersecurity issues, including network attacks – which rose by 22 percent over the previous quarter, to almost 5.1 Two Malware Families Dominate.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Browser Guard adds an extra layer to your personal security, on top of your antivirus or firewall. It’s the world’s first browser extension to do this, while at the same time identifying and stopping tech support scams.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

These cookies save session data, including login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain unauthorized access to accounts. Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro, including Dr Cleaner, Dr. Unarchiver, Dr Antivirus, and App Uninstall, have been removed from the Mac App Store after researchers discovered they were harvesting users’ browser history and other information. Trend announced it is removing the suspicious feature from its application.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Passwords shouldn’t be reused across multiple accounts or stored on a system where an adversary may gain access. Devices with local administrative accounts should implement a password policy that requires strong, unique passwords for each individual administrative account. Use strong and unique passwords. Patch and update.

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