Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Decade old banking and info-stealing Trojan and backdoor Disables protections, spreads laterally and eventually leads to ransomware like Conti Extremely resilient, surviving numerous attacks over the years. Strategies for individuals. Discover more about 2021’s Nastiest Malware on the Webroot Community.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are an ideal tool to mask sensitive information. They are commonly used to obscure one’s location, IP address, history, activity, and digital devices, making the VPN a very strong defence against identity theft threats. It is worth noting that antivirus software will only prevent against known threats.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2 Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site. Prefer to use password-protected networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Use a password manager to generate and remember complex, different passwords for each of your accounts. Most banks and social media offer this option now.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

More than 15 billion username and passwords are available on cybercrime marketplaces, including over 5 billion unique credentials, states the experts. According to the company, most of the username and password combinations are available for free, and 5 billion of the above credentials are “unique.”

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Change your mobile phone password/PIN. Using your desktop PC or laptop, change all passwords for the apps you use from your mobile phone. If you use online banking apps or websites, contact your bank immediately to inform them about the potential compromise so that they can check for suspicious behaviour.

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Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, successful exploitation of either bug may enable a bad actor to run malware on unpatched iDevices and steal data (including passwords or financial information), impersonate the user by performing account takeover, etc. How to patch now.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. The report’s findings reveal that email remains the main method of delivering ransomware, banking Trojans, and backdoors. In 2017, password-protected archives accounted for only 0.08% of all malicious objects.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

The problem is that cybercriminals use various techniques and tools to steal personal data , passwords, and banking information. Instead, use a VPN and stick to HTTPS websites. Enable the firewall and use antivirus software regularly. Wi-Fi Scam Free Wi-Fi is a doorway for scammers, but not everyone realizes it.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Never share personal information or banking details with unsolicited callers or emails. Exercise caution with personal information: Never share personal information, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or passwords, with unsolicited callers or in response to suspicious emails or websites.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Stealing Your Personal Information: Fake QR codes can be used to redirect you to phishing websites that mimic legitimate ones, such as your bank’s website or social media accounts. Downloading Malware Onto Your Device: When you scan a fake QR code, it can trigger the download of malware onto your device.

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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 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. If you’re having difficulty keeping track of passwords, consider using a password manager.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When downloading the games from untrustworthy sources, players may receive malicious software that can gather sensitive data like login information or passwords from the victim’s device; and in an attempt to download a desired game for free, find a cool mod or cheat, gamers can actually lose their accounts or even money.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. In the last few years, many banking trojans developed by Latin American criminals have increased in volume and sophistication. Figure 2: High-level diagram of the modus operandi of the most popular Latin American banking trojans.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Identity check – a set of actions (a password, a fingerprint, or a face scan) designed for verification of someone’s identity.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Since many people use the same passwords across social media platforms and for sites for banks or credit cards, a criminal needs access to just one account to gain access to every account. This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps. With so many threats out there, it may seem overwhelming.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Use a VPN: A VPN is a Virtual Private Network , which protects your data and privacy online by creating an encrypted tunnel that makes your activity far more anonymous than without one. Install and use online protection software: By protecting your devices, you protect what’s on them, like your personal information.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. The antivirus software reacts to online threats in real time to ensure there is no compromise to the performance of your system. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by antimalware/antivirus programs. Free VPN with up to 300 MB of traffic per day. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Secure VPN to enable browsing anonymously and securely with a no-log feature. Dark web monitoring.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. These emails appear to be coming from some authentic source like from your bank or some legit business organization. You can further secure your connection by using a VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The most common type of attack being used is brute-force , wherein criminals attempt to find the username and password for the RDP connection by trying different combinations until the correct one is discovered. Whereas in the mailshots above, only a username and password were asked for, in later ones, a phone number was also requested.

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