CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Install firewalls and anti-virus software on each computer within your company to combat cyber attacks and make sure you regularly update it. Keep in mind that although Windows computers are more likely to encounter a malware attack, Macs are not immune. Install Anti-malware Software. Back Up Your Data.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

retail giant Target was battling a wide-ranging computer intrusion that compromised more than 40 million customer payment cards over the previous month. That story about the Flashback author was possible because a source had obtained a Web browser authentication cookie for a founding member of a Russian cybercrime forum called BlackSEO.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Difficult to detect, they ensure that a computer remains infected even if someone reinstalls the operating system or replaces the hard drive.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. Galperin is the current Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and noted free speech advocate. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Starting our list of the top database security vendors is the multinational cloud computing company, Alibaba Cloud. As is true with any cloud service, the Seattle cloud computing company emphasizes the shared responsibility model. McAfee is widely known for bringing the first antivirus software to market. Alibaba Cloud.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Set up robust endpoint protection (antivirus) across all the company devices, or at least on those to access cardholders’ data. Turn on multi-factor authentication for all users and third parties so they can securely access systems remotely. Delete sensitive authentication information after authorization.

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