SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms. Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Corporate data should be accessed only through an organization's VPN connection.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Be cautious when you enter public wi-fi and use VPN to protect you from hacking techniques and phishing attacks. Unusual emails and social media messages sent to a large audience without your permission. You should run an antivirus to ensure these issues are fixed and don’t lead to more significant trouble.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Phishing emails and links: Phishing emails and links are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links that can install malware on your device. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images. This is a form of phishing scam.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether your child needs their own personal email address, an account for school, or a social media login, the advice is largely the same. Many of them auto-populate the login fields when you attempt to access an online account, so you know you are on the correct site and not an imitation site that’s phishing you.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. With training, individuals will be prepared to identify phishing emails and to avoid clicking on unsolicited links. Protect Yourself against the Risks of Public Wi-Fi .

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. The scheme encourages users to log in using their social media credentials.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. The malicious activity starts with a phishing email sent to the target victims in Latin American – Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Peru – and Europe – Spain and Portugal. In short, the phishing email is received by victims.

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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. 2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022. With the rise in social media, criminals have more platforms with which to target potential phishing victims.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These days, our products don’t just protect you from malware, we protect your identity, defend you from ads, safeguard your social media, and keep your mobile safe too. Our Premium Plus plan now includes a full-featured VPN to help keep your connections private, no matter where you are. Are you making the most of them?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

Phishing is one of the oldest methods of cyberattacks. Types of Phishing Attacks. There are different types of phishing attacks and each is deceiving and manipulative in its own unique way. The most common type is phishing is carried out through fraudulent email receptionist. Another targeted phishing practice is Whaling.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. The antivirus software reacts to online threats in real time to ensure there is no compromise to the performance of your system. Key Differentiators.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 25, 2021

I will show you tips to protect your privacy online as well as social networking platforms like Twitter, Facebook, etc. in this post. In 2014, over 5 million Google account passwords were leaked online after a successful data breach. According to Statista, only 12% of US internet users were confident of their online privacy in.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. Onsite appliances can be expensive and difficult to deploy and maintain for the smallest organizations. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AV-Comparatives quickly tested several known anti-malware and antivirus products against HermeticWiper and its variants and found that Malwarebytes, among others, detected the malware.). Current analyses of HermeticWiper reveal that the malware is being delivered in highly-targeted attacks in Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The same survey that found that two-thirds of employees used their personal devices also found that half of companies with BYOD policies did not have policies in place to regulate their use – and only a third (32%) provided antivirus software for personal devices. Scam and phishing. Phishing in delivery.

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