The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Threat hunting is the practice of actively seeking out dangers to cyber security by detecting and eliminating new and emerging threats that are able to evade preventative controls such as firewalls and antivirus software.

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NopSec

AUGUST 2, 2017

Antivirus software is one of the oldest and the most ever present security control against malware and various types of malicious software. I have antivirus so I’m covered” used have some legitimate weight to it. Hope for the best that the target does not have an antivirus or an end point security tool! <For

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Lastly, smart cryptocurrency defense relies on using good quality cybersecurity tools on any device where you are dealing with your cryptocurrency sales, with a firewall and antivirus as a minimum. million) theft due to a fraudulent NFT scheme. Staying ahead.

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Webroot

JUNE 21, 2021

It may be as simple as the deployment of antivirus plus backup and recovery applications for your end users, or a more complex approach with security operations center (SOC) tools or managed response solutions coupled with network security tools such as DNS and Web filtering, network and endpoint firewalls, VPNs, backup and recovery and others.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2020

Most of the infosharing activities involved in cybersecurity are mostly focused on Indicator of Compromise such as: URL, IPs, Domains and file hashes which are perfectly used to arm protection tools such as: proxies, ng-firewalls and Antivirus Engines. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It’s clear that when technology develops, people find creative ways to cause mass disruption, increasing the need for antivirus protection and firewalls. It’s certainly interesting for business leaders today to learn more about the history of cybersecurity incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Remote encryption performs ransomware encryption on a device beyond the security solutions monitoring for malicious activity.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The health checks you are familiar with Duo Desktop will continue to exist as a lightweight agent installed on a user’s endpoint.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

Security tools such as antivirus software and firewalls have long been the stalwarts of cyber defense, forming the bedrock of protection for organizations worldwide. The history of cybersecurity is a tale of constant evolution, marked by the rise and fall of various defense mechanisms in the face of ever-changing threats.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. This shift has made identity-first security a core component of modern security initiatives, such as zero trust architecture and cloud-first strategies.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This blog isn’t going to cover every EDR based tool in an attackers arsenal, but there are some common ones that have been observed recently. Likely targets for this are EDR and AntiVirus products. However, this tool uses many of the techniques covered in this blog and includes many of the same detection opportunities.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

While reporting for USA Today in 2009, I wrote about how fraudsters launched scareware campaigns to lock up computer screens as a means to extract $80 for worthless antivirus protection. It’s imperative to keep legacy anti-malware , firewall and intrusion prevention systems updated. This column originally appeared on Avast Blog.).

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2023

They may incorporate tools such as firewalls or antivirus software , which are helpful, but not the only tactics that can keep a network secure. In response, many businesses of all shapes and sizes will allocate funds to their IT departments or cybersecurity teams to make sure they’re well-defended against potential threats.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

To safeguard your identity from these AI-driven threats, here are four essential tips: Shield your computer and smartphone Make sure your devices are protected with antivirus software and firewalls. The post AI and deepfakes: How to be AI-savvy appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

” “Threats are stopped by my firewall.” Our own internal data tells us that our customers who use security training see up to 90 percent less malware than those that use an antivirus alone. The post Four Roadblocks to Increasing Employee Security Through User Training appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Centraleyes

MAY 5, 2025

Implement Controls: Deploy both physical (access control, surveillance) and logical (encryption, firewalls) measures, mapping them directly to identified risks. Implement logical security controls (encryption, firewalls, antivirus solutions). Establish clear access control policies and assign roles responsibly.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2021

“In addition to SolarMarker, the Menlo Labs team has seen a rise in attacks designed to target users, as opposed to organizations, bypassing traditional security measures,” the researchers wrote in a blog post this week. Compromising Devices through Search Results. They said the developers of SolarMarker were likely Russian-speaking.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Because so much of cybersecurity relies on passive forms of protection (think firewalls, antivirus solutions, password protection, etc.), The post Reducing the Time to Discovery: How to Determine if You Have Been Hacked appeared first on Webroot Blog. hackers have an asymmetrical advantage when probing defenses.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

To sleep at night, MSPs feel they must enhance or expand their security offerings beyond the standard layers, like; firewalls, firewall filtering, active directory protocols, DNS Filtering and antivirus/malware detection. The post Fools Rush in: 5 Things MSPs Should Know Before Adopting EDR appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Lenny Zeltser

AUGUST 6, 2018

Windows Defender Antivirus ), while some are commercial enterprise products (e.g., Windows Defender Antivirus and Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS) on Windows 10 are examples of such tech. Some resemble built-in OS features (e.g., Windows Defender SmartScreen ), others are free add-ons (e.g.,

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The popularity of blogging software, with all its vulnerabilities, has spawned thousands of malicious cross-site scripting attacks. Often referred to as XSS, cross-site scripting is a major threat to blogs. Blog Vulnerabilities and XSS. This is a critical service for blogs and other sites with content management systems.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you have a different kind of firewall, if you have a different kind of antivirus, you can get the same intel within the same dashboard. A blog series with more relevant information as we continue to analyze the data. SecureX will not only work with your Cisco products, you can also put different kinds of feeds in it.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

See the top Patch and Vulnerability Management products August 29, 2023 Juniper Vulnerabilities Expose Network Devices to Remote Attacks A critical vulnerability in Juniper EX switches and SRX firewalls is being tracked as CVE-2023-36844 , CVE-2023-36845 , CVE-2023-36846 , and CVE-2023-36847.

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ZoneAlarm

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In our increasingly interconnected world, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than … The post 7 Ways to Make the Most of Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

The Broad Scope of Vulnerability Management Confusing vulnerability management with more familiar concepts like firewalls, RMMs, and antivirus programs is common. Antivirus software, firewalls, and remote monitoring and management (RMM) platforms are indispensable tools for safeguarding digital assets and maintaining system integrity.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access. These include: Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit to mitigate the risk of breaches. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require MFA for accessing critical systems and sensitive data.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Network Security Devices Utilize network security devices such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to filter and monitor traffic. They help in preventing unauthorized access in the following ways: Firewalls Act as a barrier between an internal network and external sources (such as the internet).

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

In this blog, for brevity, the Go-based BlackByte variant 1 will be referred to as BlackByte v1 and the second variant will be referred to as BlackByte v2. Windows Firewall. BlackByte disables the Windows firewall via the command: netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off. Avast Antivirus. Avast Antivirus.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Clearly, traditional firewalls and antivirus systems will not be sufficient; the complex IIoT infrastructure demands something more advanced. The spread of cloud services and the advent of the Internet of Things have pushed enterprises to enhance security and rethink their company policies. UTM Medium. UTM Source. UTM Campaign.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As new forms of malicious code appeared, an antivirus (AV) industry arose to tackle the challenge of detecting and responding to cyber threats. Network control measures like firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL), and data loss prevention (DLP) tools sought to outmaneuver malicious code rather than directly combat it. Ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. It is tough to do without a dedicated team and security solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection, antiviruses and more. Most cyberattacks originate outside the organization. Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. Figure 8 shows the low level of antivirus detections for BotenaGo’s new variants. Figure 1 shows BotenaGo’s available exploits for multiple vendors.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2024

This blog discusses the need to phase out traditional security measures and the need to adopt various automation, adaptation control, and processes SecOps teams can use to combat adversarial AI. Adversarial AI nullifies the ability of legacy cybersecurity protection capabilities to stop next-generation sophisticated attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

The post 10 dicas de cibersegurança pra iniciantes appeared first on ManageEngine Blog. Os invasores costumam ter como alvo tecnologias emergentes, pois a nova tecnologia costuma estar mal equipada para lidar com um ataque. Além disso, a Internet está repleta de ….

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Use antivirus software that provides real-time protection. Use Firewalls and Encryption Protocols: Implement strong firewalls and encryption protocols within the corporate network. Run Antivirus Software : Keeping your antivirus software updated helps detect and remove malicious threats.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A zero-day exploit is a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of a security weakness in software that the developer or antivirus programs don’t know about yet. A related threat is zero-day malware , which is a virus that antivirus software can’t detect yet because it doesn’t have the necessary signatures to block it.

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