Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. This is especially true for your existing intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS), antivirus, and anti-malware. Update Anti-Ransomware Software.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

When news broke last week that security researchers had found more than 2 million stolen passwords hidden on a hacker’s website , it didn’t take long for media around the world to get on the case. It appears the passwords were stolen over many months, and from users of Facebook, Twitter, Google, LinkedIn and many other sites.

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Antivirus Passwords Small Business Media 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Oh, what a year it was for insecurity, and especially for the small business. It wasn’t as though we didn’t already know – that small businesses were firmly in the crosshairs of hackers. And they found it in small business websites. Small businesses are popular targets because they often have lax security.”.

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Cybercrime Small Business Antivirus Malware 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. Cyber security is important if you want to efficiently operate your business, and it’s also critical for protecting your clients’ information. Your business data is one of your most valuable assets.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Ransomware woes doubled by reinfection after improper remediation In November 2022, a small trades contractor in Alberta, Canada, received an alert for an elevated account running unauthorized commands and dumping credentials. The business followed most of the recommendations for password resets but failed to implement 2FA.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Initial NCSAM efforts included urging people connected to the internet to update their antivirus software regularly. Here are some basic tips that will help your business do just that: •Install Firewalls and Virus Protection. Cybersecurity has become much more advanced since then.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Yet in reality, cybercriminals can target anyone, especially those who are less protected, while small businesses typically have smaller budgets and are not as securely protected as larger companies. If an employee enters their credentials, the scammers get access to their account. Scammers often reach employees by e-mail.

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Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 86

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

The emails are designed in a way that it appears to be authentic or belonging from a real business or authoritative source. People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. Tips to Prevent Phishing. Be Extra Vigilant.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

Small businesses generally don’t have time to dip into logs several times a day, monitor every aspect of endpoint security via complex management consoles, or jump from point product to point product to stay on top of security. See the Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions and the Best Antivirus Software.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Sugar ransomware, a new strain recently discovered by the Walmart Security Team , is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that targets single computers and (likely) small businesses, too. Don’t reuse your passwords, and make sure to choose strong ones for each account. Password managers can help with this.

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Ransomware Encryption Small Business Password Management 98

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Put passwords and disaster recovery plans on paper. Recovery plans typically identify the key systems and data inside your organization, and the shortest path to restoring critical business functions. We had to wait almost 36 hours to get our password vault restored so we could get passwords out of it,” Tipton said.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re like most small business owners, you probably don’t believe that something as small as a piece of malware could threaten your business. The Trojan was then able to grab the username and password for the company’s bank account and steal $1.5 million from the business.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It's something that I've talked about with a lot of either small businesses completely separate from this small businesses or some student groups, and we talk about threat modeling, as you know, when you plan out things. What is the worst thing you could see happening to you. This is not trivial to develop protocols for.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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