The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the course of this year, Gartner forecasts that the infosec market will climb 9 percent to $124 billion. Here are three fundaments to get you, and others over whom you have influence, on the right path: Use antivirus. Apps from other sources can carry malware or spyware. percent, according to tech consultancy Gartner.

Passwords

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PC Matic and Norton are consumer and small business security providers, mainly offering basic device and web security like antivirus and antimalware. PC Matic : Better for ease of use and administration (starts at $50 annually for 5 devices) Norton Antivirus : Better overall for home security and small startups (starts at $49.99

Antivirus

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Antivirus Software. Also Read: 4 Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Key Features of Antivirus Software. Best Antivirus Protection for Consumers. Back to top.

Internet

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Booby-trapped selfie apps The fact remains that Android commands an 85% share of the global smartphone operating system market, and that’s irresistible to criminals. However, the three apps in question — Pro Selfie Beauty Camera, Selfie Beauty Camera Pro, and Pretty Beauty Camera 2019 — were really tools to spread adware and spyware.

Mobile

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

And when the bad guys do succeed, they sell their mobile exploits for millions on the dark market. A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones. Other attack avenues include so-called free antivirus apps. But that doesn’t stop ‘black hats’ from doing the same. Weaponizing hype.

Mobile

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Anti-Malware vs. Antivirus: What You Need to Know 6 Best Anti-Malware Software for Macs Pros & Cons Do Macs Need Antivirus Protection? Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans.

Software

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Before beginning, it is important to understand market drivers, come to terms with the great many tools out there, survey the market and pick a simple place to start – one that is in demand among your existing user base. Gateway-enforced antivirus is included. Also see: Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).

Backups

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Each product can also be used as a stand-alone to complement your existing security setup. The benefits of cybersecurity software. Improved Data Security.

Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Crimeware and spyware. On the other hand, spyware malware can breach a device and access specific functions like webcams, website history, cookies, or even record conversations on a phone. Capital markets, insurance, financial services, and banking are now online.

Backups

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

As the cryptocurrency market exploded over the past few years, companies began to offer apps and services to help traders streamline their trading process. Sell walls’ are a common market manipulation technique employed both in the stock and cryptocurrency markets. Install and update antivirus software from a well-known vendor.

Cryptocurrency

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing. Qakbot can also be used to form botnets.

Malware

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A zero-day exploit is a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of a security weakness in software that the developer or antivirus programs don’t know about yet. A related threat is zero-day malware , which is a virus that antivirus software can’t detect yet because it doesn’t have the necessary signatures to block it.

Media

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

It also recently cropped up in the German market when new phones included mobile malware that could send malicious WhatsApp messages. Mobile malware solutions, much like their desktop counterparts, do anti-virus and anti-spyware/adware scanning. Malware preinstalled on phones : Some mobile malware comes on phones out of the box.

Mobile

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

Cybersecurity

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Individuals who generate that many installation packages are obviously not worried about antivirus software. Pandemic theme in mobile threats. apk and coviddetect.apk.

Mobile

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integration with security suites: Host-based firewalls can be used with antivirus and other security technologies to provide layered protection against cyber attacks. Some of the most accessible host-based firewall solutions on the market are Windows Firewall, Little Snitch, Glasswire, and ZoneAlarm.

Firewall

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In 2022, the GReAT team tracked several threat actors leveraging SilentBreak’s toolset as well as a commercial Android spyware we named MagicKarakurt. Such discoveries usually lead to massive and indiscriminate exploitation, and compromised machines are sold on dark markets to secondary buyers for the purposes of ransomware deployment.

Firmware

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. Other users might attempt to exceed their intended access, such as when the marketing intern attempts to access an R&D file server and download IP in development. or network traffic. DNS security (IP address redirection, etc.),

Network Security

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

First, the protocols improve the reputation of an organization which boosts the deliverability of marketing emails. Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. Critical features provide the base requirements of email security. zip, etc.).

Firewall

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise. Enterprise Mobile Management (EMM) or Mobile Device Management (MDM): Restrict applications and connections with portable (laptops, etc.) and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

Firewall

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Surfshark One adds breach alerts, including identity and credit card threats and antivirus and webcam protection. The two more expensive plans pile on additional features, like personal data reports, private search tools, and anti-spyware protection. month • SurfShark One: $3.39/month month • SurfShark One+: $6.09/month

VPN

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Speaking of mobile threats, we cannot fail to mention the high-profile investigation of the Pegasus spyware. Because protection against such programs is quite a live issue, we drew up some recommendations on how to guard against advanced spyware (or, at any rate, greatly complicate the intruder’s task). Statistics.

Mobile

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Such programs are often marketed as tools for monitoring your children or employees, and as such have a theoretical legitimate use. (I Thus, most such malware is not referred to as a "keylogger," but rather is called "spyware.". Obviously, one way to do so is to use some kind of antivirus software, such as Malwarebytes.

Adware

SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The growing anticipation for the new cryptocurrency’s market launch was frequently exploited by cybercriminals to steal seed phrases from crypto wallets. Scammers in 2024 closely monitored cryptocurrency market news. They often pose as employees of real social media marketing firms, claiming to be industry leaders.

Phishing

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Apache HugeGraph-Server, Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle WebLogic Server, and Microsoft SQL Server bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog SIEM for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: What you need to know Antivirus firm Dr.Web disconnected all servers following a cyberattack Experts warn of China-linked APT’s (..)

Surveillance