SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Enhancing your security habits The culture of safe device use should be improved. This involves several steps, including: Regularly back up your data, saving it to external drives or cloud services to protect against data loss. Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Consumers are sometimes skeptical about warnings that smartphones face just as many security threats as regular computers. Platform-agnostic threats. Even ransomware can make its way onto your phone if you jump through enough hoops set up by a threat actor. Stalkerware is another big issue on mobile platforms.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This remote access Trojan (RAT) was first discovered in infected Windows computers in 2017 by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), but it has been active since at least 2015. SoSafe markets itself as an encrypted message platform that worries about the security of its users. The history of GravityRAT.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Securing your business data is crucial for the protection of your sensitive information and maintaining the trust of your customers. Regular Software Updates and Patches: Keep your operating systems, applications, and software up to date. These tools can help detect and block malicious activities and malware.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

By exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems, bots can swiftly infect devices, enabling cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access, pilfer sensitive data, or hold information hostage in exchange for ransom. Bots are highly versatile software programs designed to automate tasks and streamline processes. Stats on bots 1.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 27, 2021

That means that, with a good RMM, the IT experts working at an MSP do not need to physically visit a client to fix their computer or to address any help tickets. Years ago, MSPs would have to install antivirus software on each client machine, and then individually run antivirus scans or remediation tools. What is RMM?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 22, 2019

It has accomplished this by leveraging the openness of the browsers on our go-to computing devices, namely our smartphones and PCs. If you visit a large retail website, you may encounter 100 or 150 third party companies that get access to your computing device. Malvertisers game this ecosystem in several ways.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

In one of the extortion campaigns seen in the mid-2023, the infamous BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware hinged on malvertising to gain a foothold in computer networks. As a result, those who are unfamiliar might get the impression that it's no big deal, but this is a far cry from being the case. Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Although sharing your day’s highlights in snapshots and videos on Instagram can be entertaining, some people claim to feel happier after deleting their accounts. Hackers, scammers, and stalkers can use the photo and video sharing social networking platform to target others, and Instagram is part of Facebook’s advertising panopticon.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

While you’re shopping for gifts or booking flights, hackers are plotting to trick you into revealing your personal details and financial information. To get your personal and financial information. They usually craft their messages in a way that makes you want to click a link or share your details. Their goal?

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SecureList

JULY 1, 2021

This is reflected in the statistics on the number of active players using the Steam platform. This growth suggests hundreds of thousands of work computers were connected to Steam. One year later, as the pandemic continues, we decided to revisit the threat landscape for gamers and the gaming industry. Source: steampowered.com.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

First, some terminology, as there are many variations of computer learning. Statistical analysis on large datasets allows the ability to predict a computer’s behavior and anticipate actions that haven’t even been programmed. Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To help ensure your payment information stays secure, always shop on familiar websites and check for the padlock symbol to the left of the URL to indicate the website is secure. While these products may look authentic, they are often ploys designed to trick you into revealing your payment information.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

An investigation determined it was injected by a browser extension installed on the computer of a Blue Shield employee who’d edited the Web site in the past month. The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

A recent phishing scheme targeting live chat platforms works in part because website operators that use chat features are not always diligently scanning uploaded files for malware. The scheme is yet another recent example of phishing campaigns leveraging communication mediums outside of email to catch prospective victims off-guard.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hackers can write code to exploit that vulnerability and access your most critical data, stealing it and taking control of your systems. Or they can package malware that can be directly installed on your machine or come through an email attachment disguised as something trustworthy , like a document or link from your boss.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Social-Engineer, we define impersonation as “the practice of pretexting as another person with the goal of obtaining information or access to a person, company, or computer system.” They may even be impersonating internal tech support at your work, claiming they need to fix problems on your workstation.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security is critical for protecting increasingly distributed work environments, ensuring that only authorized users can access your valuable information regardless of their location. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. So, how do your files in the cloud get compromised during the ransomware attack? This new, more malicious type of ransomware is called ransomware 2.0.

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Spinone

AUGUST 20, 2018

Let’s discuss OS and software, antivirus, backup, mobile security, physical security and so on. “Activation” and reactivation will spend your time, and the risks of software not updating are inadmissible. Enable Auto-Update in your Windows OS. Use Homebrew for updating your 3rd-party apps.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When it comes to picking a new device for your child, it’s often difficult to know where to start. Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

That's not surprising considering that Microsoft holds the largest market share for both desktop and laptop computers. In this blog post, we will provide details on one campaign targeting TradingView, a popular platform and app to track financial markets. The ad below for TradingView uses special font characters ( tradıņgsvıews[.]com

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Google, Facebook and Amazon have gotten filthy rich doing one thing extremely well: fixating on every move each one of us makes when we use our Internet-connected computing devices. We’re talking about things like consumer data collection, data management platforms and retargeting enablement systems. Related: Protecting web gateways.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Protecting your computer from cyber-attacks by keeping cybercriminals at bay is the need of the hour.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Long-distance teleportation has been recognized as a fundamental element in protocols such as large-scale quantum networks and distributed quantum computation,” said the Chinese team. When it came to human interfaces in personal computing, it’s obvious that Steve Jobs was a visionary. For a short while, they were right.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The range of topics highlighted is wide: ransomware protection, antivirus software, blockchain technologies in security, and much more. Some of them are dedicated to general cybersecurity topics, while others cover specific ones, like Android mobile platform security. Ready to apply your cybersecurity knowledge to protect your data?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

The attackers targeted the researchers through multiple social networking platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, Discord, and Keybase. The malicious code would lead to the installation of a backdoor that would allow the attackers to take over the target’s computer. ” states the report published by Microsoft.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Besides stealing personal credentials and funds, hackers can affect the performance of gaming computers, infecting these with unsolicited miner files. Also, we tracked the number of fake cheat programs for the popular games listed above, and an amount of miners that dramatically affect the performance of gamers’ computers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark. All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.”

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Hiep has over 16 years of experience in the cybersecurity and intelligence fields, including for the US Army as an intelligence analyst and for the Airforce Computer Emergency Response Team (AFCERT/33NWS). ” “All of this information gets put under your belt, you take that knowledge, and now look for things that stand out.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

19, Apex was alerted that its systems had been infected with a destructive strain of ransomware that encrypts computer files and demands payment for a digital key needed to unscramble the data. Faced with the threat of an extended outage, Apex chose to pay the ransom demand and begin the process of restoring service to customers. Roswell, Ga.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I’ve got a question for business leaders – if you’re not investing in a Managed Security Services Provider , a team that’s solely dedicated to the day-to-day defence of your infrastructure, why aren’t you? An investment in cybersecurity is an investment in your employees, your customers, and your company’s reputation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

Advertised as a legitimate tool that gives access to your computers undetected, it is being sold for only $30 for a monthly license or $60 for a lifetime bundle, making it accessible. In late February, the RAT was advertised on social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and several cracking forums, including hackforums.

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NopSec

OCTOBER 30, 2015

For consumers and businesses alike, when it comes to keeping private information private your best defense is vigilance; in both instances updating patches whenever they are available. Many of the more common consumer platforms (e.g. Think for a moment about your job and the data you handle. What does that mean for you?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security. Reliable and substantial computing power is also necessary to handle real-time data, analyze secure components, create a live stream for the end-user, and accommodate all incoming traffic.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In this article, we’ll lay out uses, capabilities, and benefits of each so you will know choose which is best for your organization’s security. This is a more advanced detection of threats beyond what may be caught by traditional antivirus. What Is EDR?  Remediation for endpoints can be taken, but it has to be done manually.

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