eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2022

More advanced attackers may modify a few lines in the source code to lower the detection rate, and most antivirus software will fail to detect it. Embedded macros in Word and Excel documents are also massively used to bypass antivirus software and other protections to ultimately install malware.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. It’s one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats today, growing a staggering 300% since 2019 and leading to consumer losses of $3.5 What is Account Takeover?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures. One common objective is identity theft, where hackers assume your identity to commit fraudulent activities like opening credit accounts or making unauthorized purchases. Let’s explore some common techniques used by hackers.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Penetration Testing Passwords Backups 52

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps.

Risk 203

Risk Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 203

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cybersecurity is an every-day growing industry, which inevitably infiltrates in the day-to-day life of each of us. With all the appearing tools, technologies, methods, and attacks, the cybersecurity field remains one of the hardest to grasp and to keep up with. Let’s dive in! You did it!

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 113

Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. In March 2014, hackers used login information leaked by eBay employees to access sensitive user data of 145 million customers , putting these users at risk of identity theft, password theft and phishing risks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. The best course of action is to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Computer worms.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. The best course of action is to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Computer Worms.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The threat landscape of cybersecurity changes daily, with hackers and cybersecurity professionals in a perpetual cat-and-mouse chase; hackers discover new ways to infiltrate and exploit their targets, and the cybersecurity industry looks for vulnerabilities, tries to anticipate new threats and responds when cyber security issues arise.

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