Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2022

Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency. KG is a German multinational software company best known for their Avira Free Security (a.k.a. Avira Free Antivirus). Avira Crypto. based NortonLifeLock Inc.,

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In light of these headlines, it’s a great week to talk about securing your own computer! From antivirus software to OS updates, security analysts Jessica Ortega and Ramuel Gall will discuss the best ways to keep your computer clean. Want to do more to beef up your personal security?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. “How on Earth could anyone at Norton think that adding crypto mining within a security product would be a good thing?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

I’ve written this countless times: keep your antivirus updated, click judiciously, practice good password hygiene. The leading B2C VPNs all recognize this and have begun promoting the use of personal VPNs as, essentially, a DIY security tool. Related: Privacy war: Apple vs. Facebook.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

How to Help Protect Yourself from a Data Breach While the threat to your personal security can be extremely unsettling, regular privacy scans, strong passwords and authentication, updated software, and being mindful as to what you share online, are major preventative measures you can practice daily to significantly help mitigate this risk.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The abbreviation PSP in the name of this action may mean “personal security product,” or, in simpler terms, a security solution. It is thus possible that this action may be launched on macOS devices in order to detect installed antivirus products. to the C2 server.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Browser Guard adds an extra layer to your personal security, on top of your antivirus or firewall. It’s the world’s first browser extension to do this, while at the same time identifying and stopping tech support scams.

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