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. ESET is another consumer antivirus vendor boasting strong enterprise security test scores.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2024

Threat actors used fake AV websites masquerading as legitimate antivirus products from Avast, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes to distribute malware. The fake websites were masquerading as legitimate antivirus products from Avast, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes. exe.zip”) that was used to deploy the Lumma information stealer.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Once the malware has escalated the privileges on a machine, the threat actors use a batch script to uninstall popular antivirus solutions installed on the machine. In early January, the Cactus ransomware group claimed to have hacked Coop, one of the largest retail and grocery providers in Sweden.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Researchers disclosed details of security flaws in popular antivirus software that could allow threat actors to increase privileges. Security researchers from CyberArk Labs disclosed details of security vulnerabilities found in popular antivirus software that could be exploited by attackers to elevate their privileges on the target system.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Cisco addressed a critical vulnerability in the ClamAV open source antivirus engine that can lead to remote code execution on vulnerable devices. Cisco fixed a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-20032 (CVSS score: 9.8), in the ClamAV open source antivirus engine. The vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 and earlier, 0.105.1

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Under-resourced Information Security Managers were not performing their business as usual role (including a NIST-based cybersecurity review of systems) but were working on evaluating security controls for the COVID-19 vaccination system. The antivirus server was later encrypted in the attack).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

Threat actors abused a vulnerable anti-cheat driver for the Genshin Impact video game to disable antivirus software. sys, for the Genshin Impact video game to disable antivirus software. The driver is currently being abused by a ransomware actor to kill antivirus processes and services for mass-deploying ransomware.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2022

Researcher discovered a couple of high-severity security flaws that affect a driver used by Avast and AVG antivirus solutions. SentinelOne researcher Kasif Dekel discovered two high-severity security vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2022-26522 and CVE-2022-26523, that affect a driver used by Avast and AVG antivirus solutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This is the most crucial step to keep your personal information safe. Unfortunately, you can’t get your personal information removed from the dark web, but you can be proactive in protecting it from theft once you know what information has become vulnerable. It may even be possible to transfer funds from a hacked bank account.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

US FTC charged cyber security firm Avast with harvesting consumer web browsing data through its browser extension and antivirus and sold it. “Respondents sold the browsing information that they purported to protect, in many instances without notice to users.” ” re ads the FTC’s complaint.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2021

New information regarding the SolarWinds breach that affected thousands of organizations suggests the scope of the attack is much larger than originally thought. New information regarding SolarWinds. Stay tuned for updates on the situation as more information surrounding the SolarWinds hack becomes available.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2019

A vulnerability in Kaspersky Antivirus had exposed a unique identifier associated with users to every website they have visited in the past 4 years. A vulnerability in the Kaspersky Antivirus software, tracked as CVE-2019-8286, had exposed a unique identifier associated with its users to every website they have visited in the past 4 years.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. The main point is money is a big motivation to steal data.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Related: Preserving the privacy of the elderly As more traders and investors engage in these investment avenues, it is crucial to adopt robust security measures to safeguard sensitive and regulated information. Employ real-time antivirus scanning. Stay informed about security best practices. Conduct regular penetration testing.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2019

Experts discovered several flaws in Comodo Antivirus, including a vulnerability that could allow to escape the sandbox and escalate privileges. The Tenable expert David Wells discovered five flaws in the Comodo Antivirus and Comodo Antivirus Advanced. We recommend to keep updated on future Comodo Antivirus releases.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Researchers at Cybereason’s Nocturnus team have uncovered a new Astaroth Trojan campaign that is currently exploiting the Avast antivirus and security software developed by GAS Tecnologia to steal information and drop malicious modules. According to the experts, LOLbins are very effecting in evading antivirus software.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2019

BlackBerry Cylance has addressed a bypass vulnerability recently discovered in its AI-based antivirus engine CylancePROTECT product. SecurityAffairs – C ylance AI-based antivirus engine, hacking). The post BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2022

The collective Anonymous has hacked public cameras in Russia and transmitted their live feed on a website, it also announced a clamorous leak. Russians lied to 200RF.com” In a similar campaign, recently the hacker group hacked live TV channel streaming services in Russia to broadcast war footage from Ukraine. Enjoy your Peta.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. Next, the trojan collects information from web-browsers (8) searching for target tabs opened related to hardcoded banking/financing portals and starts the malicious overlay activity presenting fake windows to victims ( 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 ).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

Introduction: Hacking forums often double up as underground marketplaces where cybercriminals buy, rent, and sell all kinds of malicious illegal products, including software, trojans, stealers, exploits, and leaked credentials. BlackGuard detects antivirus processes. This allows it to bypass antivirus and string-based detection.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teslas Get the Spotlight in Recent Ethical Hacking Efforts Researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities within Teslas since March 2023. Rapid7’s Zero Day Initiative hosts an event called Pwn2Own, and at the 2023 event, computer security firm Synactiv hacked a Tesla computer within two minutes.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Stalkerware-type app LetMeSpy says it has been hacked, with the attacker taking user data with it. However, in the background, it is maliciously uploading all your calls, texts, and location to the LetMeSpy servers, which is what has now been hacked. Use an antivirus on your phone.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Below is the list of impacted programs and versions: ESET NOD32 Antivirus, Internet Security, Smart Security Premium, Security Ultimate 16.2.15.0 and earlier ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Windows and Endpoint Security for Windows 10.1.2058.0, and earlier ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Windows and Endpoint Security for Windows 10.1.2058.0,

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

When a website gets hacked, the aftermath can be expensive and long-lasting, and the recovery process is often extremely difficult. But what happens if a hack has already occurred? Next, let's discuss the steps to take to recover from a hack. So, instead of panicking, relax and focus on fixing your hacked WordPress site.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Social engineering is a term used to describe the actions a cybercriminal takes to exploit human behavior in order to gain access to confidential information or infiltrate access to unauthorized systems and data. Some malicious actors might trick you into giving your password or financial information away.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Hackers may have accessed thousands of accounts on the California state welfare platform Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted (..)

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. ” Meanwhile, the Jabber address masscrypt@exploit.im

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. This instance provided researchers with more information about computer science tech and how it can cause damage to computers in the future.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The vulnerability is due to the method (cpio) in which Zimbra’s antivirus engine (Amavis) scans inbound emails. The experts pointed out that the vulnerability is due to the method ( cpio ) used by Zimbra’s antivirus engine ( Amavis ) to scan the inbound emails. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zimbra). reported Rapid7.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2021

FireEye researchers spotted a new sophisticated second-stage backdoor that was likely linked to threat actors behind the SolarWinds hack. ” “Mandiant Threat Intelligence discovered a sample of the SUNSHUTTLE backdoor uploaded to an online multi-Antivirus scan service.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, SolarWinds).

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

. “This in-depth investigation determined that an unauthorized party took some personal information from certain systems between September 4, 2023, and September 30, 2023. On April 3, 2024, after completion of this comprehensive review, we determined that some of your personal information was involved.”

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

According to Microsoft , Cadet Blizzard " seeks to conduct disruption, destruction, and information collection, using whatever means are available and sometimes acting in a haphazard fashion." What is Cadet Blizzard? The group operates with a lower degree of operational security compared to other well-established Russian hacker groups.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s a dirty truth that big businesses suffer data breaches – that means the longer you use a password the more likely it’s been hacked. Even if you’re not using that old website, hackers might know your information and will try logging in to common sites using your old email + password combination. Invest in antivirus.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Canada banned the Chinese messaging app WeChat and Kaspersky antivirus on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks. “The Chief Information Officer of Canada determined that WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications present an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

. “Two Romanian suspects have been arrested yesterday for allegedly running the CyberSeal and Dataprotector crypting services to evade antivirus software detection.” The pair also operated the Cyberscan service which allowed their clients to test their malware against antivirus tools. ” continues the press release.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2020

The US Department of Justice has indicted a hacker named Fxmsp for hacking over three hundred organizations worldwide and selling access to their networks. The US Department of Justice has indicted a hacker that goes online with the moniker Fxmsp for hacking over three hundred organizations worldwide and selling access to their networks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

The Cactus ransomware group claims to have hacked Coop, one of the largest retail and grocery providers in Sweden. The Cactus ransomware group claims to have hacked Coop and is threatening to disclose a huge amount of personal information, over 21 thousand directories. Threat actors have published ID cards as proof of hack.

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