Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2021

Experts pointed out that it also leverages social engineering to trick victims into downloading a mobile app. While writing this article, we saw hacked WordPress, Amazon and Azure servers used for storing archives. Experts also noticed that the malware is also installed via a trojanized app.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 7, 2021

Misrepresentation, a form of social engineering that occurs when a hacker poses as a trusted source – such as a member of an organization’s executive team – to convince people to give up their credentials was also 15 times higher last year compared to the year before. billion malicious login attempts last year.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

Malvertising seems to be enjoying a renaissance as of late, whether it is from ads on search engine results pages or via popular websites. Because browsers are more secure today than they were 5 or 10 years ago, the attacks that we are seeing all involve some form of social engineering. build1_enc_s.exe).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Jump ahead: Adware.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. This could also pertain to business information such as trade secrets and customer data.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Here you can find more than 20 news articles each week. The main focus here is the social side of data loss. This blog educates about social engineering attacks and ways to prevent them. Here you can find articles on recent cybersecurity updates. Spinbackup Blog Yep, that’s the blog you are reading now.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Today, content blockers have become essential to help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not cover. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Major Breaches of 2023 Casino operator attacks: Casino giants MGM and Caesars were hit by disruptive cyberattacks in September involving concerning tactics such as social engineering. This signals a new era of cybercrime where private data becomes prized currency, putting every email address and credit card number at risk.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials. The Dark Web: The dark web is where hacked accounts and stolen personal data is bought and sold. This includes bulk collections of details stolen in data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

For this article we focused on vulnerability scanners that emphasize an MSP/MSSP offering. Multi-tenant capabilities were also considered as a factor to make this list. We excluded very capable vulnerability scanning tools such as open source tools and vendors that may have a more limited promotion of MSP/MSSP programs.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the six types of cybersecurity, their importance, and how to prevent cyber attacks. Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Any bugs or glitches in its programming leaves noticeable trails for antivirus software to track. The rootkit itself was spread through a number of infection vectors, most notably social engineering and exploit packs like Blackhole. This article was originally written by Fred Donovan in 2016.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

This article aims to create an understanding of the history of Russian APTs , some of their most common attack types, as well as ways in which the industry may change, and what enterprises can do to protect themselves from this ongoing bombardment. Antivirus companies like McAfee jumped on the opportunity to provide anti-APT products.

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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. Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. What is Malware . Computer worms.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

As you probably know, phishing involves various social engineering methods. You can read more about this in our article about how ransomware works. You can read more about it in our articles about ransomware and antivirus software and ransomware detection using machine learning. And not without a reason.

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SecureList

JUNE 2, 2022

In this article, we will focus on one of the most groundbreaking developments: the fact that LuoYu has the ability to perform man-on-the-side attacks. This is consistent with the scenario described earlier in this article, where the target receives an infected executable instead of the normal one. Delivery method. WinDealer samples.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whereas older solutions like antivirus, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) have long focused on threats at the network perimeter, the intent of NDR is to monitor and act on malicious threats within organization networks using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) analysis.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Another might focus on the command protocols used in a specific malware, while yet another details the techniques a malicious entity employs to evade sandbox detections or antivirus software. And if a threat actor employs social engineering , the analyst might even need a basic grasp of psychology.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Social Engineering Identity thieves manipulate victims’ emotions to get them to compromise their personal information. Secure Your Devices When filing your taxes online, use antivirus and anti-malware software on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Remember, the IRS will never reach out to you through emails.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This article reviews the above as well as some other security concerns. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. Public cloud Infrastructure should be secured. Who is to ensure it? How to control cloud service providers?

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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. Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. What is Malware? Computer Worms.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For more on governance and policies, check out our article on IT security policies , including their importance and benefits, plus tips to create or improve your own policy. While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.),

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact. Social engineering. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Most cyberattacks originate outside the organization. Obviously, it is impossible to provide protection at all stages of an attack using only one type of protection.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible! That is why hackers use social engineering tricks to pressure victims into paying a ransom. Use antivirus.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Check out this article from the Office support team on how to install system updates on your particular Office, and always be up to date. Keep your antivirus software up to date. However, don’t forget that even an updated antivirus may not detect advanced malware strains. Backup your data with professional backup services.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Later in this article, I will discuss how these functions differ from what WAF can do. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs MacSecurity.net and Privacy-PC.com.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks Phishing scams , in which hackers set up fake websites and applications in order to steal passwords can allow access to sensitive information within minutes.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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