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Threat Group Continuously Updates Malware to Evade Antivirus Software

eSecurity Planet

Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. The sophisticated malware was hidden in malicious Word file attachments. If MFA or 2FA is available but not mandatory, that’s a significant risk too.

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Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine

Webroot

Whether it’s for your home or your business, ensure you take privacy into account when you agree to the terms and conditions of items available for download from the internet or when you create a program that may expose your employees to online risk. Use antivirus software. Educate yourself. Back up your precious files.

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PC vs. Website Malware removal

SiteLock

When you purchase a new PC, you wouldn’t dream of connecting to the Internet without having an antivirus tool in place. PC viruses and malware are often looking for personal information, like credit card data, that can be used for criminal and fraudulent activities. The same risks are present online for websites.

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More Than 90 Percent of Malware in Q2 Came Via Encrypted Traffic: WatchGuard

eSecurity Planet

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic.

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The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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More Spending on Cybersecurity Means More Attacks?

SecureWorld News

Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. One easy example is antivirus. Is cybersecurity spending driving cybercrime? Not likely.

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HYAS Threat Intel Report April 1 2024

Security Boulevard

Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Summary of Top ASNs and Malware Origins AS9318 - SK Broadband Co Ltd (South Korea) AS9318, also known as SK Broadband Co Ltd, is a significant Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in South Korea. Despite its prominence, there's a notable presence of malware activity associated with this ASN.

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