Troy Hunt

APRIL 26, 2021

Prepared in conjunction with the FBI, following is the recommended guidance for those that find themselves in this collection of data: Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Turn on 2 factor authentication wherever available. Keep operating systems and software patched.

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Malware Passwords Banking Password Management 363

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Double-check if multi-factor authentication was enabled for the compromised accounts at the time of compromise. During one project, we reviewed third-party antivirus logs and identified multiple webshell detections on the same server for several days. Malicious software deleted successfully Day 2 C:Windows[redacte d for privacy].aspx

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Risk Antivirus Accountability Malware 110

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Strategies for protecting oil and gas infrastructure Regular updates and patching: Outdated software and hardware are the most common entry points for cyberattacks. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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Energy and Utilities IoT Artificial Intelligence Backups 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications. These messages can range from vague prompts to elaborate narratives about connectivity issues or software failures. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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Scams Malware Phishing Social Engineering 123

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Related: The coming of ubiquitous passwordless access. billion in 2017; Avast acquired AVG for $1.3

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Antivirus Marketing Identity Theft Social Engineering 223

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Set-up 2-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification involves adding a step to add an extra layer of protection to accounts. Use antivirus software. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware.

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VPN Passwords Firewall Risk 214

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Recommendations include timely patching, using strong and unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, implementing security tools to detect abnormal activity, auditing accounts, scanning for open ports, segmenting networks, updating antivirus software, and creating offline backups.

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Architecture Internet Internet Malware 107

Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. “Why do I need a certificate? Image: Ke-la.com.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

.” Microsoft released a patch for the vulnerability in August , but it is not uncommon for businesses to delay deploying updates for days or weeks while testing to ensure the fixes do not interfere with or disrupt specific applications and software. “Administrators should prioritize patching this flaw as soon as possible.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Basic solutions like antivirus deployments are certainly still important, but they are reactionary measures. While antivirus software is an essential tool for protecting against malware and other cyber threats, it does not protect against these attacks. In this new environment, the bare minimum is no longer good enough.

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Antivirus DNS Threat Detection Small Business 98

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Maintaining and updating antivirus software. Using multi factor authentication. The advisory urged healthcare facilities to follow best practices to prevent malware infections, including: Regularly applying security patches to computers and networking equipment. Disabling unused remote desktop protocol (RDP) ports.

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Healthcare Antivirus Backups Cybercrime 175

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. After that, the following files are extracted, namely: Avira.exe : Legitimate injector from Avira Antivirus. In the last few years, many banking trojans developed by Latin American criminals have increased in volume and sophistication.

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Antivirus Malware Banking Internet 133

eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Security researchers recently published a paper detailing an attack they say can be used to bypass smartphone fingerprint authentication. An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition.

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Authentication Encryption Password Management Antivirus 109

Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Online shopping scams An online shopping scam usually involves a fake online store or app, which appears legitimate and is promoted on social media or other authentic websites. Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware. Password managers Automatically generate and store strong passwords.

Consumer Protection 99

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 99

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. Best Antivirus Software for 2021. Further reading: Best Ransomware Removal Tools.

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Authentication Social Engineering Phishing Banking 113

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Top Cybersecurity Software Benefits of Cybersecurity Software Building Comprehensive Security How to Choose a Cybersecurity Tool. Top Cybersecurity Software. If you’re here looking for antivirus software, see our list of the best antivirus software for 2021. Benefits of Cybersecurity Software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2023

Cloud providers implement access controls through authentication and authorization. Authentication is the process of verifying a user’s identity, while authorization is the process of granting or denying access based on the user’s identity and privileges. Antivirus software scans files for known viruses and malware.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 11, 2023

today released software updates to quash 130 security bugs in its Windows operating systems and related software, including at least five flaws that are already seeing active exploitation. Almost as soon as the patch went out, Apple pulled the software because it was reportedly causing problems loading certain websites.

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Software Malware Antivirus Ransomware 254

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider.

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Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 131

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Look for Reliable Sources: Download software only from reputable sources and official websites. Avoid third-party platforms that might disguise malware as legitimate software. Utilize Ad Blockers: Shield yourself from potentially malicious ads by using ad-blocking software.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Antivirus and security giant Avast and virtual private networking (VPN) software provider NordVPN each today disclosed months-long network intrusions that — while otherwise unrelated — shared a common cause: Forgotten or unknown user accounts that granted remote access to internal systems with little more than a password.

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Accountability VPN Software Antivirus 175

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

Why the hackers are difficult to detect One reason this campaign is dangerous is that the attackers leave very few digital footprints and use legitimate software tools used by real IT departments, such as Zoho Assist, AnyDesk, Syncro, Splashtop, and Atera. Traditional antivirus systems usually fail to detect suspicious activity due to this.

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Phishing Scams Antivirus Backups 70

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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Cyber Attacks Data breaches Antivirus Authentication 131

Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

The aim here is malicious and weaker than what appears to achieve: make the user reveal intensely guarded secrets, login information, alongside financial details, and in some cases, download harmful software. MFA Bypass The protection offered by multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be robust, but like all things, it has its weaknesses.

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Cyber Attacks Passwords Education Phishing 59

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication Strong authentication is crucial in enhancing cybersecurity. Passwordless authentication relies on alternative methods, such as biometrics, one-time passcodes, or smart cards, to verify a user's identity.

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Cybersecurity Cyber threats Authentication Phishing 149

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Supply Chain Attacks : These attacks target the supply chain rather than individual organizations, exploiting vulnerabilities in third-party software and service providers. The trend towards polymorphic malwaremalware that changes its code constantlyhas made it harder for traditional antivirus solutions to detect and block infections.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Artificial Intelligence Penetration Testing 59

Heimadal Security

JANUARY 16, 2023

On Friday, DevOps platform CircleCI revealed that unidentified threat actors compromised an employee’s laptop and stole their two-factor authentication credentials to compromise the company’s systems and data. According to CircleCI’s chief technology officer, Rob […].

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Malware Antivirus Engineering Authentication 105

Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) Enable multi-factor authentication on your accounts. Regular software updates Keep your software and systems up to date. Identity protection and antivirus Invest in all-in-one protection for your identity that includes a password manager, VPN, antivirus and even dark web monitoring.

Phishing 62

Phishing Education Antivirus Artificial Intelligence 62

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Leverage antivirus software. Watch your wallet.

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Scams Retail Banking Passwords 243

SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Fake CAPTCHA distribution vectors Fake CAPTCHA distribution scheme There are two types of resources used to promote fake CAPTCHA pages: Pirated media, adult content, and cracked software sites. The attackers create Telegram channels with names containing keywords related to cryptocurrencies or pirated content, such as software, movies, etc.

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Malware Cryptocurrency Software Phishing 86

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To protect against attacks like Credential Flusher, it is essential to adopt a series of security measures: Use updated antivirus software: Ensure that your security software is always up to date to detect and block the latest threats. Always verify the authenticity of received communications.

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Passwords Identity Theft Education Authentication 126

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. Just 24 percent of people use multi-factor authentication. Antivirus works. Just 15 percent of people use a password manager.

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Password Management Passwords Antivirus Accountability 140

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a security alert related to the discovery of 13 malware samples on compromised Pulse Secure devices, many of which were undetected by antivirus products. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity published a brief writeup about the brazen Manipulaters team, noting that they openly operated hundreds of web sites selling tools designed to trick people into giving up usernames and passwords, or deploying malicious software on their PCs.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2024

South Korea’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) reported that North Korea-linked hackers hijacked VPN software updates to deploy malware. The malware was concealed within security authentication software used during website login. ” continues the joint advisory.

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VPN Malware Software Hacking 129

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

While most people said they will act on these concerns63% will make sure their security software is up to date, 53% will back up their dataroughly 10% of people said they will take no precautions whatsoever into protecting their security or privacy while on vacation. Protect your devices with antivirus and cybersecurity tools.

VPN 95

VPN Passwords Scams Backups 95

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

JetBrains TeamCity is a popular and highly extensible Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) server developed by JetBrains, a software development company known for its developer tools. The vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue affecting the on-premises version of TeamCity. in TeamCity.

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Antivirus Software Authentication Internet 122