Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2022

Slack is resetting passwords for approximately 0.5% of its users after a bug exposed salted password hashes when users created or revoked a shared invitation link for their workspace. Slack announced that it is resetting passwords for about 0.5% The post Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% Pierluigi Paganini.

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

The malware also targets crypto wallet extensions, password managers, and 2FA extensions. “What’s more concerning is that a large portion of antivirus software has proven ineffective against the Meduza stealer binary, either failing to detect it statically or dynamically” reads the analysis published by Uptycs.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Researchers at Cybereason’s Nocturnus team have uncovered a new Astaroth Trojan campaign that is currently exploiting the Avast antivirus and security software developed by GAS Tecnologia to steal information and drop malicious modules. According to the experts, LOLbins are very effecting in evading antivirus software.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Use antivirus software.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Six years later, a review of the social media postings from this group shows they are prospering, while rather poorly hiding their activities behind a software development firm in Lahore that has secretly enabled an entire generation of spammers and scammers. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Many of the hard lessons these gamers are learning also apply to computer users who download pirated, cracked or modded business software on their devices. The attackers used a new cryptor to obfuscate the malware code they hid in seemingly legitimate files and evade detection from antivirus software.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. For some types of software, a digital signature is mandatory.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2023

Cloud providers also employ security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software to prevent attacks. Antivirus software scans files for known viruses and malware. Firewalls are barriers that prevent unauthorized access to a network or system.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Malicious software frequently uses a large percentage of your device’s resources, resulting in visible decline in performance.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Related: The coming of ubiquitous passwordless access. billion in 2017; Avast acquired AVG for $1.3

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Every keystroke, every website you visit, and every password you type is recorded by a piece of software or hardware called a keylogger or keystroke logger. Keylogging records every keystroke on a computer or other device, including usernames and passwords. Use antivirus software that can detect and block malware.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

Security teams looking to prevent work-from-home and remote users from downloading potentially trojanized pirated software will find Thursday’s research by Sophos of interest. The malware also sends the name of the pirated software that the user was hoping to obtain to a website that delivers a secondary payload.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Maintaining and updating antivirus software. Using air-gapped and password protected backups. The advisory urged healthcare facilities to follow best practices to prevent malware infections, including: Regularly applying security patches to computers and networking equipment. Using multi factor authentication.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

You can defeat ransomware through specific preventive measures, including software and encryption. Regular Software Updates. You should ensure all your software is up-to-date by enabling automatic updates for Windows and your apps whenever possible. Use of Comodo Antivirus software. Use Strong Passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

911 says its network is made up entirely of users who voluntarily install its “free VPN” software. re network uses at least two free VPN services to lure its users to install a malware-like software that achieves persistence on the user’s computer,” the researchers wrote. “The 911[.]re

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Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2021

It offers a free service that lets you upload suspicious files and URLs for, where it inspects them and checks for viruses using 70+ third-party antivirus products, URL/domain blocklisting services, and other tools. VirusTotal isn’t running the same AV software as you. But is this the best testing solution for SMBs?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A Bitcoin wallet is a piece of software that enables users to transmit, receive, and store bitcoins securely. Use strong passwords, 2FA. The security of your Bitcoin wallet is mostly dependent on the strength of your passwords. Bitcoin wallet providers are always making software improvements to address possible security flaws.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Instead of relying solely on traditional passwords, consider passwordless methods for added security. These methods eliminate the need for users to remember complex passwords and reduce the risk of password-related vulnerabilities. Familiarize yourself with common phishing hallmarks and promptly report any suspicious activity.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Unfortunately for us, Doug freaked out after deciding he’d been tricked — backing up his important documents, changing his passwords, and then reinstalling macOS on his computer. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. frequently relied on the somewhat unique password, “ plk139t51z.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2023

Spyware is a type of malicious software designed to gather data from a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent. This can include sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and banking details, which can then be used for fraudulent or criminal purposes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

One such threat is smartphone ransomware, a malicious software that can wreak havoc on our digital lives. Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 14, 2021

Use a reliable password to protect the device and all your accounts. Some people have the same passwords on various sites to remember them easily. Over time, do not forget to change passwords on the computer and all your accounts. Use antivirus software to protect your computer. Free up the disk space on the Mac.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity published a brief writeup about the brazen Manipulaters team, noting that they openly operated hundreds of web sites selling tools designed to trick people into giving up usernames and passwords, or deploying malicious software on their PCs. ” A number of questions, indeed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Understand the importance of keeping your software and devices up to date, as these updates often contain critical security patches. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

. #1 Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software When you use the internet, your computer can become a target for harmful programs. The answer is simple: anti-virus and anti-malware software. Anti-virus software works like a security guard for your computer. Anti-virus software works like a security guard for your computer.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a security alert related to the discovery of 13 malware samples on compromised Pulse Secure devices, many of which were undetected by antivirus products. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2023

Software development service company CircleCI has published its incident report on a breach that happened in December. The malware was not detected by our antivirus software. Stealing a user's authentication cookie gives an attacker exactly the same access as they'd get if they stole the user's password and logged in.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2019

Users that have downloaded the VSDC multimedia editing software between 2019-02-21 and 2019-03-23, may have been infected with malware. Users that have downloaded the VSDC multimedia editing software between 2019-02-21 and 2019-03-23, may have been infected with a banking trojan and an information stealer. 2, and the Trojan.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

A secure network starts with a strong password policy. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently. This includes teaching them how to identify suspicious emails and links, how to create strong passwords, and how to recognize and report cyber threats. This can include monitoring for unusual traffic.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. Your 7 tips to stay safe online Use strong passwords Let’s kick things off with the basics. Remember: real companies don’t ask for your personal data via email.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2023

Mainly such attacks are often launched by taking poor device security and software vulnerabilities into consideration. Parallelly using an antivirus software on the mobile, adding a password to sensitive folders and by not clicking on links send by unknown senders can help guaranty highest level of security to a smart phone.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

It targets Active Directory to spread via GPO, primarily working with Windows administrative tools for spread, outside connection, and disabling security features like antivirus. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Require administrator credentials to install software. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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