Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Unfortunately, this time of year brings as much cybercrime as it does holiday cheer. Whether you purchase a new device or receive one as a gift, now is the time to consider the importance of protecting it with an antivirus program. What is antivirus? Do I really need antivirus? Benefits of antivirus.

Antivirus 125

Antivirus Identity Theft Adware Internet 125

Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

One of Megatraffer’s ads on an English-language cybercrime forum. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. That protracted and public conflict formed the backdrop of my 2014 book — “ Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime, from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door. Image: Ke-la.com.

Malware 242

Malware Cybercrime Software Antivirus 242

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Reducing Human Error Security Threats with Remote Workforce. Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025. FBI Internet Crime Report 2020: Cybercrime Skyrocketed, with Email Compromise Accounting for 43% of Losses. 2021 Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report: 2020 was a Golden Year for Ransomware Gangs.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Once executed on the attacked system, RedLine Stealer collects system information, including device user names, the operating system type, and information about the hardware, installed browsers, and antivirus solutions. Launching the malware resulted in decryption and activation of a Trojan-stealer dubbed Taurus.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

Although SideWinder has numerous campaigns against victims using the Windows platform, recent reports have shown that this threat group also goes after its targets via the mobile platform. In February 2019, multiple antivirus companies received a collection of malware samples, most of them associated with various known APT groups.

Malware 138

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 138