The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2024

Related: AppSec market trajectory At RSAC 2024 , I sat down with Bruce Snell , cybersecurity strategist at Qwiet.ai , to hear a break down about how Qwiet has infused it’s preZero platform, with graph-database capabilities to deliver SAST, SCA, container scanning and secrets detection in a single solution. “We

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Thus, Surfshark has just become the first VPN provider to launch an antivirus solution as part of its all-in-one security bundle Surfshark One. And let’s not forget the longstanding, multi-billion market of antivirus software subscriptions directed at consumers. Related: Turning humans into malware detectors. Why isn’t this enough?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2021

Having antivirus (AV) software on your computer is a staple. They do that by turning themselves into users with the power to turn off the victim company’s antivirus software, if they can. Malware and antivirus similarly dislike each other. Which begs the question: Why would any of them turn off your antivirus?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity firm ESET has addressed a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in its Windows security solution. Below is the list of impacted programs and versions: ESET NOD32 Antivirus, Internet Security, Smart Security Premium, Security Ultimate 16.2.15.0 10.0.10017.0, 10.0.10017.0,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2022

As soon as the government of the United States announced a ban on Russian security software provided by Kaspersky, all the system administrators working across the world searched for the most trusted cybersecurity software companies in the world.

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Spinone

JANUARY 13, 2020

Installing antivirus software (or AV) is often considered an important ransomware protection measure. It’s better to buy a subscription to antivirus software than to pay, on average, $36,295 to hackers or face significant financial and reputational damages. Antivirus users often experience ransomware attacks.

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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. This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps. ReasonLabs’ RAV VPN enables users to confidentially and securely browse the internet anywhere in the world.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As technology evolves and our dependence on digital systems increases, the cybersecurity threat landscape also rapidly changes, posing fresh challenges for organizations striving to protect their assets and data. Cybersecurity has always been seen as a catch-up game, with determined adversaries a step ahead.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Plenty of criminals are searching for vulnerabilities in networks, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that cybersecurity issues have become more prevalent. Related: President Biden issues cybersecurity executive order. We still relied on flip phones, and broadband internet was becoming more accessible for people worldwide.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybersecurity fatigue is genuine, and hackers are benefiting from it. Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. After completing initial cybersecurity training, companies expect teams to keep educating themselves about the newest trends. from 2021.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “version history” of the internet was split by what we could do online—simple browsing across Web 1.0’s These are some of the findings from Malwarebytes’ new research survey, “Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it.”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here are five notable historical events that influenced cybersecurity assessment and transformed it into what it is today: The Battle of Midway (1942). It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. After the devastating blow of Pearl Harbor, U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. After opening the URL distributed on the email body, a ZIP file is then downloaded from the Internet. By opening an URL it downloads from the Internet (Cloud services) a ZIP file with an MSI executable inside ( 1, 2 ).

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cybersecurity could be as easy as 1-2-3. In new research conducted by Malwarebytes, internet users across the United States and Canada admitted to dismal cybersecurity practices, failing to adopt some of the most basic defenses for staying safe online. But the modern internet doesn’t care about mental limitations.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 8, 2023

Even the most inexperienced computer user knows about the dangers that lurk on the Internet – one slip of the click can turn your machine into a (very) expensive paperweight.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

However, due to the reliance on connectivity, the gaming community is not immune to cybersecurity threats. To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats. It is worth noting that antivirus software will only prevent against known threats.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Today is the 20th Safer Internet Day. 2004 was a key year for several safety activities, encompassing both Safer Internet Day and the Safer Internet Forum. Was the general state of the Internet at the time so bad that all of these events sprang up almost out of necessity? You may be asking, why 2004?

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

Why is a strong cybersecurity policy so important? A detailed cybersecurity policy is an essential part of any business continuity plan. A poor cybersecurity policy can disrupt business continuity making a cyber-attack more likely as defensive measures aren’t in place. This can result in a loss of revenue for the organisation.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The post How Unlimited Internet Data Has Changed The Face Of Cybercrime? VoLTE: Voice over LTE is a high-speed wireless communication standard for mobile phones. It has up to three. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

These so-called “push notifications” rely on an Internet standard designed to work similarly across different operating systems and web browsers. The company’s site currently is ranked by Alexa.com as among the top 2,000 sites in terms of Internet traffic globally.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. Use antivirus software. Use strong passwords. Set up firewalls.

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Adam Levin

JULY 10, 2020

A recent article released by cybersecurity and antivirus firm Bitdefender shows that 8.4 Phishing scams skyrocketed as citizens self-isolated during the lockdown, and social-engineering schemes defrauded Internet users of millions.”. For comparison, that’s a 273% increase over the first two quarters of 2019 combined.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Along with Richard Stiennon , I belong to a small circle of journalists and tech industry analysts who’ve been paying close attention to cybersecurity since Bill Gates curtailed commercial work on Windows to rivet Microsoft’s attention on defending its software code. Then along came cloud computing and the Internet of Things.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2022

MSSPs arrived on the scene 15 years ago to supply device security as a contracted service: antivirus, firewalls, email security and the like. Today, big IT services companies, as well as legacy cybersecurity vendors, are hustling to essentially give shape to the next-gen MSSP, if you will. Guest expert: Chris Prewitt, CTO, Inversion6.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Standalone cybersecurity tools are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Top Cybersecurity Software Benefits of Cybersecurity Software Building Comprehensive Security How to Choose a Cybersecurity Tool. Top Cybersecurity Software. Jump to: XDR NGFWs CASBs SIEM. Best XDR Tools.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. The FSB headquarters at Lubyanka Square, Moscow.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Malware remains the most significant online threat that poses enormous threats to computers, especially when connected to the internet. Compared with the conventional offline antivirus engine, online virus removers are cloud-based. This has led to the development of several anti-malware tools, including online virus scanners.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cybersecurity vaccines are emerging as a new tool to defend against threats like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity firms have released “vaccines” in recent days to protect against the widely used STOP ransomware strain and the new Apache Log4Shell vulnerability. Many Versions of STOP Ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Two critical flaws in Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), CVE-2023-35630 and CVE-2023-35641 , have a CVSS score of 8.8. Finally, CVE-2023-36010 is a notable denial of service (DoS) vulnerability in Microsoft’s antivirus solution, Microsoft Defender, with a CVSS score of 7.5. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It is also highly likely that most overlooked the importance of cybersecurity. While you had the IT department take care of cybersecurity issues when working in the office, the problem could have fallen squarely on you now. Not to worry, though, here we enlist 5 tech tips for cybersecurity as you work from. Use an antivirus.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as critical tools for dealing with the ever-growing volume and complexity of cybersecurity threats. Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection. Also read: Best User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Tools.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Achieving funding is no simple task, and cybersecurity entrepreneurs have a difficult path competing in a complex and competitive landscape. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It can certainly be said that advances in technology have had a huge impact on cybersecurity in recent years. It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. A diminished role in cybersecurity? Some might say that the human in cybersecurity is diminished.

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