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500M Avira Antivirus Users Introduced to Cryptomining

Krebs on Security

Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency. Avira Free Antivirus). The above screenshot was taken on Virustotal.com , a service owned by Google that scans submitted files against dozens of antivirus products.

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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab , KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Kaspersky did not respond to repeated requests for comment. Image: cidr-report.org.

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Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware

Security Affairs

Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. com) spoofing Bitdefenders Antivirus for Windows download page to trick visitors into downloading a remote access trojan called Venom RAT.

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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus

The Last Watchdog

Instead, the browser has become the primary way through which employees conduct work and interact with the internet. The post News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware thats undetectable by antivirus first appeared on The Last Watchdog. In other words, the browser is becoming the new endpoint.

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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

eSecurity Planet

Norton 360 and McAfee Total Protection are device and user security solutions that focus on antivirus but also offer additional features like VPNs. 5 Customer support: 5/5 Norton Antivirus and Norton 360 are antivirus and security plans for consumers to protect up to 10 devices, including phones and tablets. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5

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Comparing Antivirus Software 2025: Avast vs. AVG

eSecurity Planet

An antivirus can offer some security for users worried about stumbling upon malware while browsing the Internet. A good antivirus can detect malware on whatever device the antivirus is scanning. The antivirus industry can feel pretty big, so we’re gonna focus on only two platforms today: Avast and AVG.

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Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Antivirus Software.

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