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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

Megatraffer explained that malware purveyors need a certificate because many antivirus products will be far more interested in unsigned software, and because signed files downloaded from the Internet don’t tend to get blocked by security features built into modern web browsers. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

All organizations should at least deploy basic security tools to monitor endpoints and secure access points, such as: Antivirus (AV) : Provides the most basic malware protection on the endpoint to block known malicious software and protect against basic attacks. 52% said previous breaches cost their organization at least US$300,000.

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The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

According to a recent market study 1 , 71% of individuals surveyed said double and triple extortion tactics have grown in popularity over the last 12 months, and 65% agree that these new threats make it tougher to refuse ransom demands. What is Double Extortion Ransomware?

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Cyber Security Roundup for April 2021

Security Boulevard

Britain's biggest banks, including Barclays, HSBC, and NatWest, and insurance companies, including Aviva and Direct Line, will face new tougher testing of their cyber defences by the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC). Banks and Insurers to Face Tough Cyber Stress Tests under Bank of England Plan.

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Capital markets, insurance, financial services, and banking are now online. Cyberattack Statistics. See the Top Rootkit Scanners. Other methods.

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