Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Let’s make the internet a safer place.

Internet 88

Internet Internet Media Artificial Intelligence 88

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent. Following cybersecurity best practices is a business necessity since it reflects positively on companies and could lead to new customers.

Mobile 103

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 103

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Here's some evidence for those who consider the risk far-fetched. In addition to the risks outlined by CISA, these add-ons don't sift out dubious advertisements on search engines that are increasingly common.

Cybercrime 85

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 85

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). What is Malware .

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). What is Malware?

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Hackers target small and medium businesses as they don’t have the resources to pay for cybersecurity tools and network upgrades to protect their data against the latest cybercriminals’ tricks as large corporations do. Search for the official sources: there’s no risk of malware when you download a file or software from them.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Passwords Antivirus Accountability 104

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since they don’t use files, traditional antivirus programs and endpoint security solutions are often unable to recognize fileless malware. There are numerous types of spyware, such as adware, tracking cookies, and system monitors that can detect virtually anything you do on your computer.

Malware 98

Malware Spyware Adware Software 98

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

A key part of browsing securely online is accepting the risk that no one technology can keep out 100 percent of the threats 100 percent of the time. Blocks malware, viruses, adware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and other threats. Go beyond just antivirus. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

VPN 79

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 79

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Instead, multiple types of controls will need to be implemented that reinforce each other so that risks will be mitigated even if a single control fails. Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. endpoint security (antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.),

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The simple worms of the earlier era paved the way for threats more familiar to modern-day users, including: Adware. As new forms of malicious code appeared, an antivirus (AV) industry arose to tackle the challenge of detecting and responding to cyber threats. Ransomware. Trojans/Spyware. Logic bombs.

Malware 96

Malware Software Ransomware Adware 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. However, extensions are not always secure; and even seemingly innocent add-ons can present a real risk. Andariel deploys DTrack and Maui ransomware.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Moreover, our research showed that remote staff tended to overestimate the level of their knowledge of cybersecurity basics. Kaspersky detected 1.66

Scams 60

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 60

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To assess the current landscape of gaming risks, we observed the most widespread PC game-related threats and statistics on miner attacks, threats masquerading as game cheats, stealers, and analyzed several most active malware families, giving them detailed in-depth characteristics. Methodology.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103