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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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

IdentityIQ We rely on the internet, from communicating with loved ones on social media to working and conducting business. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

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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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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.”. billion records have already been exposed, and that’s only accounting for the first quarter of 2020.

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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. These pop-ups may ask you to install malicious software or disclose personal information.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Consider that most of us spend more time navigating the Internet on our laptops and smartphones than we do behind the wheel of a car. But the larger point is that Xbash is just one of dozens of malware families circulating far and wide across the Internet. This has become an engrained pattern in our modern digital world.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity published a brief writeup about the brazen Manipulaters team, noting that they openly operated hundreds of web sites selling tools designed to trick people into giving up usernames and passwords, or deploying malicious software on their PCs. ” A number of questions, indeed. .”

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Every keystroke, every website you visit, and every password you type is recorded by a piece of software or hardware called a keylogger or keystroke logger. Here’s what you need to know about keyloggers and how to protect your personal information. Use antivirus software that can detect and block malware.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

For the past seven years, an online service known as 911 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, allowing customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States. THE INTERNET NEVER FORGETS.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

A data breach, whether orchestrated by cybercriminals, facilitated by human error, or from technical glitches, represents a critical threat to the security of sensitive information. A data breach is an incident where sensitive, confidential, or protected information is disclosed and accessed without authorization.

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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. frequently relied on the somewhat unique password, “ plk139t51z.”

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

But along with the advantages, such as saved time and resources, delegating non-core tasks creates new challenges in terms of information security. Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. The second most popular method is the use of compromised credentials.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They come in all shapes and sizes, lurking in the shadowy corners of the internet. They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Sensitive information, both personal and financial, are used, stored, and linked to online gaming accounts. If exploited, this information can be a valuable target for cybercriminals. Typically, the gamer has information stolen and can only be retrieved once a ransom is paid from the victim to the attacker.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

of total internet traffic in 2022, marking a significant 5.1% These findings shed light on the escalating prevalence of bots and the shifting dynamics of internet users. Internet Traffic in 2022 2. Use strong passwords: Enhance the security of your accounts by employing robust passwords.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This prolonged season of online shopping (and stress) will provide ample opportunity for phishers, smishers, vishers and identity thieves to pilfer your valuable personal and/or payment information. Never provide your payment information to anyone who calls you. Guard your personal information. Leverage antivirus software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A leakage of clients’ sensitive information or leakage of private information to competitors can cause an organization a lot of damage. Imagine all the company information that you send over the internet from your computer. You can achieve this by connecting to the internet through a VPN. Use an antivirus.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. If your friend or colleague is suddenly asking you for money or to change your password, call them on the phone and ask if they really sent the message.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In fact, by 2023, the number of internet users is set to increase by 275% , creating more targets for online banking fraudsters. This imposter would contact the victim via email or phone to trick them into surrendering login information. Using a fingerprint or Face ID login is much safer than the traditional username and password.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a security alert related to the discovery of 13 malware samples on compromised Pulse Secure devices, many of which were undetected by antivirus products. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Antivirus firm Emsisoft discloses a data breach, a third-party had access to a publicly exposed database containing technical logs. The root cause of the incident was a misconfiguration of a database, used in a test environment, that was exposed to the Internet. ” reads the data breach notification published by the company.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Further, many parents—and non-parents—are sharing with an earlier understanding of the Internet. "As In separately reviewing our report, Jason Kelley, associate director of digital strategy and activism at Electronic Frontier Foundation, stressed how important it is for families to learn about the Internet together.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. It’s more frequent within the older part of the population, who find even straightforward tasks, like running an antivirus scan, quite tedious.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security is critical for protecting increasingly distributed work environments, ensuring that only authorized users can access your valuable information regardless of their location. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

This malware is a so called "infostealer" or "information stealer" that is capable of extracting sensitive data from your machine (such as wallet information, credentials, and so on). rar " is downloaded, which you need to unzip with the password "NFT", as we can observe from Cloudy Night's tweet.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are several common user errors that put users, their personal information and their devices at risk. This information, known as threat intelligence, can help proactively warn when a user may be headed for danger. The internet is littered with unsafe websites that host viruses, malware, ransomware and other online threats.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

I’ve written this countless times: keep your antivirus updated, click judiciously, practice good password hygiene. I also saw this as an opportunity to get better informed about consumer security concerns. Historically, consumers have had to rely on self-discipline to protect themselves online. DIY security.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

The DirtyMoe rootkit was delivered via malspam campaigns or served by malicious sites hosting the PurpleFox exploit kit that triggers vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, such as the CVE-2020-0674 scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability. ” continues the report.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. And for good reason.

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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. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Either way, this ransomware-for-hire has been around far longer (in internet terms) than the bulletin may have some believe, having been first seen in September 2021. This information helps attackers identify the details of the compromised company and assists in the delivery of the ransom message to the victim.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2022

The Zloader at hand is a botnet made up of computing devices in businesses, hospitals, schools, and homes around the world which is run by a global internet-based organized crime gang operating malware as a service that is designed to steal and extort money. Legal action. We also saw this method recently used against the Strontium group.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Protecting yourself from phishing and malware attacks is not only important, it’s a fundamental Internet survival skill, made even more essential if you have a web presence you depend on. Knowing that antivirus would not have caught the malware is something to note. Using strong, non-dictionary passwords. Malicious VBScript.

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