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IT threat evolution Q1 2021. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

If the victim organization is slow to pay up, even though its files are encrypted and some of its confidential data has been stolen, the attackers additionally threaten to carry out a DDoS attack. In addition, we detected an interesting adware program written in the Rust language, and assigned it the verdict AdWare.OSX.Convuster.a. .

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‘Tis the season for protecting your devices with Webroot antivirus

Webroot

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption. Do I really need antivirus? In a word, yes. Benefits of antivirus.

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Browser sync—what are the risks of turning it on?

Malwarebytes

Modern browsers include synchronization features (like Google Chrome’s Sync ) so that all your browsers, on all your devices, share the same tabs, passwords, plugins, and other features. Microsoft Edge can synchronize your favorites, passwords, and other browser data—including payment information—across all your signed-in devices.

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Ransomware Protection: 8 Best Strategies and Solutions in 2021

Spinone

And yet, an antivirus program is a necessary line of defense that secures your devices from viruses, adware, worms, trojans, and others. It’s simple: since ransomware is often spread as downloadable malware, there is a chance that antivirus will detect and block it before it encrypted any files. Change your passwords regularly.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Jump ahead: Adware. Malicious mobile app. 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. How to Defend Against Adware. Bots and botnets. Ransomware.

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Taking down Gooligan: part 1 — overview

Elie

tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. This APK embedded a secondary hidden/encrypted payload. SnapPea adware. A few months after SnapPea appeared, Cheetah Mobile uncovered. What are Oauth tokens?

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Taking down Gooligan: part 1 — overview

Elie

tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. This APK embedded a secondary hidden/encrypted payload. SnapPea adware. A few months after SnapPea appeared, Cheetah Mobile uncovered. What are Oauth tokens?

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