The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

No one in cybersecurity refers to “antivirus” protection any more. since the nascent days of the antivirus market, I find in fascinating that the top dozen or so antivirus players have all managed to remain in the game. In the early days, antivirus suites were threat-centric and device-centric.

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Spinone

JANUARY 13, 2020

Installing antivirus software (or AV) is often considered an important ransomware protection measure. It’s better to buy a subscription to antivirus software than to pay, on average, $36,295 to hackers or face significant financial and reputational damages. Antivirus users often experience ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps. ReasonLabs’ RAV VPN enables users to confidentially and securely browse the internet anywhere in the world. Security tools and services.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When creating a BCP, the following guiding questions can serve as a starting point: How would the organization function if critical systems such as computers, laptops, servers, email, and the Internet were unavailable? It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks.

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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. The MGM attacks were almost identical to the social engineering attacks on Caesars, which targeted a third-party IT help desk.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. Watch for phishing and social engineering. The best way to stay safe is to be aware of the threat—and learn how to spot phishing and social engineering attacks when you encounter them. Account takeovers.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The increase in internet connectivity, the proliferation of smart devices, and the use of cloud services have expanded the attack surface, making it easier for hackers to infiltrate networks. Cybercriminals are also increasingly using social media to gather intelligence, exploit personal information, and initiate attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2020

This is exacerbated by the fact that Exchange servers have traditionally lacked antivirus solutions, network protection, the latest security updates, and proper security configuration, often intentionally, due to the misguided notion that these protections interfere with normal Exchange functions. Keep antivirus and other protections enabled.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Phishing and social engineering : Using your personal information, scammers can craft more convincing phishing emails or messages to trick you into giving up even more sensitive details, like passwords and PIN numbers. Selling it on the dark web : Stolen data is frequently sold to the highest bidder on dark web marketplaces.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 7, 2019

Human fallibility is the reason social engineering has proven to be so effective – and why phishing persists. Web-based social engineering attacks jumped 233% vs. the previous quarter. •99% Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

The threat actors targets servers that have Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) exposed to the internet, then use brute force attacks for lateral movements. The second human-operated ransomware family is Doppelpaymer that in recent months targeted enterprise environments through social engineering. ” continues Microsoft.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The above-mentioned AIDS Trojan hailing from the distant pre-Internet era was the progenitor of the trend, but its real-world impact was close to zero. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Anything internet-facing can be a threat if not properly patched and updated. These may be obtained by phishing, social engineering, insider threats, or carelessly handed data. Open ports and misconfigured services are exposed to the Internet. External remote services. Valid accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Everyone who uses the internet or deals with a digital file or task uses an endpoint device. Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Is it too complex and costly?

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

June is Internet Safety Month , a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In todays hyper-connected world, we use the internet for just about everything, from shopping to banking to streaming and work. Defend against social engineering scams Its important to stay aware of the latest online threats.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Your first line of defense is to make life hard for hackers by ensuring you: Use strong, unique passwords; keep your systems patched with security updates; install advanced antivirus protection that defends your computer against malicious software; enable the firewalls on your Internet router and computers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. Similarly, in this era of distributed work, employees access company resources from various locations and devices.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This staggering figure represents more than 59 percent of the losses from the top five most costly internet crimes worldwide. Phishing attackers are increasingly using social engineering techniques to personalize their attacks and target specific individuals or organizations.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

Indulging in social life and enjoying the digital world is a common way to entertain, and surfing the internet is a good practice to feel that joy. And the practice of accessing the internet daily has access to more information than you could ever think. Using antivirus and anti-malware apps is a good precaution.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection. malicious links) by email or social media messages using techniques like spoofing and social engineering. Increasingly, popular tools such as Microsoft’s Windows Defender use this approach to identify and catch threats.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The infection chain was divided into four stages : The malware was installed through a dropper, a program executed by opening an attachment to a deceptive e-mail, probably a fake pdf or doc file, or executed directly from the Internet, without user interaction, exploiting the exploit described in the point 4.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

The most common method of initial compromise is exploiting vulnerabilities in applications accessible from the internet. Attackers continue to refine their multi-step schemes and social engineering methods, often using attached documents and archives containing malware to penetrate the network.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques. Close to 2,000 security professionals in more than 80 countries overwhelmingly listed people-focused social engineering risks like phishing attacks and stolen logins as their biggest threat.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The main focus here is the social side of data loss. This blog educates about social engineering attacks and ways to prevent them. The Security Ledger The main aspect of cybersecurity this blog focuses on is the Internet-of-Things security. Antivirus Software 2019 The primary focus of this blog is antivirus software.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Social Engineering Techniques Social engineering is different—it’s about manipulating people instead of hacking technology. Here are some common social engineering techniques: Phishing: Sending fake emails that look real to trick users into clicking on bad links or sharing sensitive info.

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SecureList

JUNE 2, 2022

Seeing that some variants of their Android malware impersonate a popular messaging app in Asia, it is also likely that malicious APKs are distributed in a variety of ways, including social engineering to convince users to install fake updates for their applications. Indicators of Compromise. WinDealer samples.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

The system developers weren’t overly preoccupied with security because they had no conception of something called the Internet. With no Internet in existence at the time, the systems were “air gapped” – meaning not connected to other systems or the outside world, for years. The Dangers of ICS Memory-Based Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Key Features MSP- and MSSP-tailored solutions for service providers Single user or multi-user options Scalability options for distributed scanners and secure tunneling Integrated AWS vulnerability scanning Finds, prioritizes, and manages vulnerabilities Scans network devices and cloud infrastructure Provides APIs for custom integration; existing integration (..)

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Without proper training, however, they may unknowingly expose the business to risks such as phishing scams or social engineering attacks. Well-informed staff can better detect and prevent social engineering attacks, reducing the likelihood of human error as an entry point for attackers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For example, antivirus software such as Malwarebytes needs to be able to see everything it can in order to best protect you. However, social engineering isn’t the only danger. If an app has root access, it still cannot even see —much less modify—a lot of the data in your user folder without your explicit consent.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks. Moreover, RDP ports are often exposed to the internet, which allows threat actors to easily scan for open ports and launch brute-force attacks.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In their campaigns to infect mobile devices, cybercriminals always resort to social engineering tools, the most common of these passing a malicious application off as another, popular and desirable one. Individuals who generate that many installation packages are obviously not worried about antivirus software.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ). This ranges from understanding cryptography to having insights into operating system architecture.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The threat actor leverages tailor-made malicious documents with embedded macros that trigger an infection chain, opening a URL in Internet Explorer. The minimal functionality present in the macros and the browser specification suggest that the threat actor might be exploiting a privilege-escalation vulnerability in Internet Explorer.

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NopSec

MAY 21, 2020

In third position the “social engineering” technique is another relevant attack vector that leads to security breaches. Most of the backdoor and C2 implants available and custom built have already been fingerprinted by antivirus and anti-malware systems.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Smartphones are equipped with numerous apps, internet access, and communication tools, making them a treasure trove of data. Install Trusted Security Apps: Anti-malware and antivirus software can help detect suspicious activity or harmful apps on your phone. How Do Phones Become Vulnerable?

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