Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.” The number of appointments in some areas dropped by up to 80 percent.”

Healthcare 276

Healthcare Ransomware Antivirus Software 276

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. What was once a clear distinction between mass phishing emails and more targeted spear-phishing attempts is now blurring, making it harder to distinguish between the two.

Antivirus 89

Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 89

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We’ve investigated this folder once before, showcasing a variety of scams. This level of activity makes it all the more important to be aware of these scams. While much of the spam circulating is innocuous, many emails are phishing attempts, and some are indeed malicious. Image 1 – Survey scam emails.

Scams 141

Scams Phishing Malware Internet 141

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

New COVID-19 scams are running rampant throughout the digital sphere. CISA warns against latest COVID-19 cyber scam. Through phishing emails, this scheme directs users to a spoofed Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 loan relief web page. Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines.

Small Business 52

Small Business Scams Antivirus Passwords 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. How to protect your data from cloud ransomware attacks New threats require new solutions; you can’t beat this type of ransomware with antivirus and backup only.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Encryption 52

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The methods used by cybercriminals in 2023 varied with cyberattacks, physical attacks, and system errors targeting everything from critical infrastructure to manufacturing to healthcare databases. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics.

Data breaches 66

Data breaches Identity Theft Cybercrime Social Engineering 66

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection. Defenders can no longer fight attacks with classic defenses, and it’s especially true with phishing campaigns. New kinds of Phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are a traditional but efficient way to compromise a network.

Cybersecurity 145

Cybersecurity Phishing Risk Artificial Intelligence 145