Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. But other threats you can do something about.

Malware 75

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 75

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

population vulnerable to identity theft. Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. How to Protect Your Digital Identity. Awareness of Phishing Scams.

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Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

In most cases, however, malware is about profiting from data theft by: Stealing consumer credit card information and other financial data. Tricking a target into providing sensitive information for identity theft. Viruses can lead to deleted or encrypted files, modified applications, or system malfunctions. Ransomware.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

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). If you’re lucky, the only malware program you’ve come in contact with is adware, which attempts to expose the compromised end-user to unwanted, potentially malicious advertising.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107