The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

A VPN encrypts all internet traffic so that it is unreadable to anyone who intercepts it. Use antivirus software. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware. Since a VPN tunnels traffic through a server in a location of your choosing.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic. A surprising 91.5

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

What began as antivirus product has expanded into a comprehensive portfolio to secure your entire digital life. Introducing Webroot Total Protection: Comprehensive security for the modern world When you think about cybersecurity, you probably think of antivirus protectionand rightly so. But as technology advances, so do the threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

What’s the best antivirus software? With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. Top 4 antivirus software. Encryption. Bitdefender. Other AV contenders. Bitdefender Total Security. Ransomware protection.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Related: The coming of ubiquitous passwordless access.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. What are the security risks of Slack?

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Webroot

MARCH 12, 2025

Backing up your data simply means creating copies of your important files and storing them in secure, encrypted locations. Despite all the risks, 20% of people rarely or never back up their data, leaving them vulnerable to irreversible loss. Ensures that your valuable data is encrypted, secure, and accessible when you need it.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The spyware allowed Russian authorities to track a target device’s location, record phone calls, and keystrokes, and read messages from encrypted messaging apps. “Most of the malicious functionality of the application is hidden in an encrypted second stage of the spyware.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In August 2024, several users reported that Dr.Web antivirus detected changes in their TV box system files. Users may also mistakenly believe TV boxes are more secure than smartphones and are less likely to install antivirus software, increasing their risk when downloading third-party apps or unofficial firmware.

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2025

Trend Micro fixed multiple vulnerabilities that impact its Apex Central and Endpoint Encryption (TMEE) PolicyServer products. Trend Micro address remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities impacting its Endpoint Encryption (TMEE) PolicyServer and Apex Central solutions. ” reads the advisory.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

I have seen macro changes such as the rotation of antivirus solutions from the endpoint to the gateway and back again, as well as the bundling of endpoint security products such as antivirus, antispyware, host intrusion prevention, and application control into an endpoint protection platform ( EPP ).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Comprehensive antivirus software is most effective when used in conjunction with security best practices. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption help safeguard information. Key Cybersecurity Tools and How They Protect Your Data Before addressing the tracking aspect, it's important to understand the core components of cybersecurity: Encryption : Encryption scrambles data so that only authorized individuals can read it.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In contrast, more mature organizations quantify risk, comparing the original risk against the cost of the solution and the residual risk after deployment to decide whether to proceed with the purchase. Performance Gone are the days when antivirus software was the sole security agent vying for resources.

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SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

This plays into the hands of attackers by allowing them to persist in an unprotected system without the risk of detection. Next, the attackers threatened the content creators under the pretext of copyright infringement, demanding that they post videos with malicious links or risk shutdown of their YouTube channels.

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SecureList

APRIL 7, 2025

Presumably, this is to allow the operator to verify that the tool was run without errors, so that the payload file can be moved without risk of detection. Our analysis of the tool code found that the data in the payload file is encrypted using AES-128.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. How does remote encryption work?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2022

However, even with the best planning, organizations can find a few users, machines, or systems that were overlooked or whose backup may be corrupted or encrypted. How Does Ransomware Encryption Work? Ransomware encryption works like any other encryption. The file extensions of the encrypted files will also provide a clue.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 14, 2021

Use only encrypted networks. Most public networks are not encrypted, and it gives many chances to hackers for stealing any personal information. This will help to encrypt your information and make it impossible to intercept by anyone. Use antivirus software to protect your computer.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These attacks often involve encrypting data and demanding a ransom for its decryption. The trend towards polymorphic malwaremalware that changes its code constantlyhas made it harder for traditional antivirus solutions to detect and block infections. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to accounts and systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Smartphone Ransomware: Smartphone ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a device and holds it hostage until a ransom is paid to the attacker. Here are a few potential risks: 1. Data Loss: Ransomware can encrypt your valuable data, making it inaccessible until you pay the ransom.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. ” Mr.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Why travelers are prime targets Being in an unfamiliar environment can put your personal information at risk if you’re relying on public Wi-Fi networks, using shared devices, and carrying valuable personal and business data on mobile devices.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The British security agency is urging the institutions in the industry to follow the recommendations to mitigate the risk of exposure to ransomware attacks. Once gained the foothold in the target network, the attackers will attempt lateral movements to elevate the privileges and search for high-value machines to encrypt (i.e.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Hijacking online accounts : If your login credentials (usernames and passwords) are leaked, all your online accounts are put at risk. In 2024, more than 1.3

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enacted in 2017, this regulation is all about minimizing risk in the financial services sector, which, lets face it, is prime real estate for cybercriminals. The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Insight: Many businesses make the mistake of copying templates without understanding their unique risks.

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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

That’s why maintaining password integrity helps protect our online lives and reduces the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or data loss. If they aren’t secure or properly managed, we run the risk of falling victim to cybercriminals who are eager to access our personal data. What is password integrity?

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding the risks Identity theft and fraud pose significant risks, especially for new graduates entering the world of financial independence. Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Germany-based G Data CyberDefense released software designed to trick the STOP ransomware variant into believing that a targeted system has already been compromised and keeping it from encrypting files after the device has been infected. But STOP ransomware will not encrypt files anymore if the system has the vaccine.”.

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SecureList

APRIL 8, 2025

If not, the script checks for processes associated with antivirus software, security solutions, virtual environments, and research tools. The message contains system information, the infected device’s external IP address and country, CPU name, operating system, installed antivirus, username, and computer name.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

The hackers say that the dates of birth and social security numbers were originally encrypted but have since been decrypted and are now visible in plain text. Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. "Now it poses significant risk to their identities.

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