Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, successful exploitation of either bug may enable a bad actor to run malware on unpatched iDevices and steal data (including passwords or financial information), impersonate the user by performing account takeover, etc. How to patch now.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since they don’t use files, traditional antivirus programs and endpoint security solutions are often unable to recognize fileless malware. This includes sensitive information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, and passwords. Bots and Botnets.

Malware 98

Malware Spyware Adware Software 98

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Adware keyloggers. The only good news is that it is not the intent of these programs to harm you (though poor data handling practices by shady adware companies definitely could cause harm regardless of intent). These are the ones without any supposed "legitimate" purpose, and are intended for nothing but to steal your information.

Adware 79

Adware Software Spyware Passwords 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

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. Besides stealing personal credentials and funds, hackers can affect the performance of gaming computers, infecting these with unsolicited miner files.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

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.

Password Management 137

Password Management Passwords Antivirus Accountability 137

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This year, those minds, having been starved of a good security conference for so long, were primed and ready to share all kinds of good information. For example, antivirus software such as Malwarebytes needs to be able to see everything it can in order to best protect you. As such, it draws many of the top minds in the field.

Malware 96

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 96

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

Information-gobbling data brokers. Whether it's blocking unwanted trackers, securing your personal information, or booting malware off your devices, here are three ways Malwarebytes can help you become the sheriff of your own digital frontier. It’s no secret that some companies are big fans of your personal information.

VPN 73

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 73

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads.

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by antimalware/antivirus programs. Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. TotalAV’s Key Features.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

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. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. Later that year, we documented the PowerPepper campaign. Other malware.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Web antivirus recognized 675,832,360 unique URLs as malicious. Our file antivirus detected 68,294,298 unique malicious and potentially unwanted objects. There appeared the new Qlocker family, which packs user files into a password-protected 7zip archive, plus our old friends ech0raix and AgeLocker began to gather steam.

Adware 91

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 91

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Lazarus made use of COVID-19 themes in its spear-phishing emails, embellishing them with personal information gathered using publicly available sources. We believe this is a continuation of a campaign last summer, reported by Avast , in which the malware masqueraded as the Malwarebytes antivirus installer.

Malware 94

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 94

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence allows discreet monitoring of pastebin sites and restricted underground online forums to discover compromised accounts and information leakages. It is also clear of alerts from Google Protect and built-in antivirus on devices from different vendors.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

Network Security 84

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Meanwhile, the adoption of video conferencing, file storage services, file sharing services and personal messaging apps are all on the rise as we rely on the Internet for sharing information and keeping in touch for work purposes. Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. Kaspersky detected 1.66

Scams 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57