Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams. A report commissioned by Sen.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 239

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Backup and encryption. Ransomware.

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Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Access Control Access controls add additional authentication and authorization controls to verify users, systems, and applications to define their access. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Uses at least two (2FA) or more methods to authenticate a user, such as biometrics, device certificates, or authenticator apps.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Nonetheless, their behavior is annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and the antivirus alerts users because, despite being legal, they often sneak onto the device without the user realizing. Fake e-mails were thoroughly crafted, so that the employees would not question their authenticity.

Cybercrime 89

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 89

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. Look for authentication checks such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC to counter domain and sender spoofing. Point-in-time backup and recovery of contacts, email, calendars and files.

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Phishing Malware Engineering Ransomware 122

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Defining and recognizing tech abuse Malicious online behaviors in the form of those motivated by financial gain, such as scams and fraud, have existed, and awareness around them has been raised for years. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all sites and devices where it is offered. Install and use antivirus on your devices.

Surveillance 79

Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 79

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

However, before these obvious attacks occur, the attackers might first execute business compromise scams or use the IT resources for cryptojacking and botnet farms. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

Firewall 107

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 107

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software. Building a strong relationship with CISA and FBI regional cybersecurity personnel. cannot be altered or deleted).

Education 63

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 63

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner.

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