SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

The attackers used a new cryptor to obfuscate the malware code they hid in seemingly legitimate files and evade detection from antivirus software. First, it provides a plausible excuse to urge users to disable their antivirus software, since that is often the first step to installing a cheating mod.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Canada banned the Chinese messaging app WeChat and Kaspersky antivirus on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks. The Government of Canada announced a ban on the use of the WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices due to privacy and security risks.

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NopSec

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Overview NopSec provides the most accurate risk-based vulnerability prioritization across an organization’s entire attack surface. One key element of this is contextualized risk prioritizations based on a client’s specific industry, network configuration, the compensating and mitigating controls they implement.

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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. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Flattening cyber risks Granted, holistic security practices are in a nascent stage and, yes, there’s a long, long way to go. Our digital lives are only going to get richer, going forward, which means the cyber risks we face will climb too.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. Those trends are even worse for women, teenagers, and BIPOC individuals.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Each vulnerability presents a risk, but that risk varies in severity. Qualys VMDR Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response) enables enterprises to gain greater visibility and insight into their risks, allowing them to understand and mitigate them better. And it’s only getting worse.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

When you purchase a new PC, you wouldn’t dream of connecting to the Internet without having an antivirus tool in place. And they continuously look out for computers that have out-of-date antivirus software so they can update it automatically to protect PC owners and their computers from new threats as they are discovered.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Usually, any profit-making business is constantly exposed to several risks that can cause massive losses or total collapse of the organization. To protect themselves, it is paramount that businesses can identify the risk that can wipe out the organization’s income. Typical Security And Safety Risks For A Business.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

Nevertheless, the report took the danger presented by ransomware to both businesses and global security for granted. When the Institute for Security & Technology’s Ransomware Task Force published its report on combatting ransomware this spring, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS meatpacking and Kaseya VSA attacks were still around the corner.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For many of these hospitals and rural clinics, insufficient security measures dramatically escalate the risk of an attack. Taking a thoughtful, risk-based security approach is one of the easiest ways to combat budget restraints. To start, take a comprehensive assessment of the security risks in your environment.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. Endpoint protection platform (EPP) and Endpoint detection and response (EDR) : Add features to antivirus to detect malicious behavior and proactively block attacks.

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Google Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Malware Mitigation Together, with the founding ADA members - Google, ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium, the alliance has been able to reduce the risk of app-based malware and better protect Android users. Both McAfee and Trend Micro are leaders in the antivirus space and we look forward to their contributions to the program.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Businesses in every industry face complex cyber risk, particularly the millions of small and midsize companies comprising much of Acrisure’s client base. Additional pressures, including prolonged remote working, necessitate a complete easy to deploy solution that addresses the full spectrum of cyber risk. “As

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As technology advances and our reliance on digital infrastructure grows, the threat landscape morphs and mutates, presenting new challenges for organizations trying to safeguard their assets and data. However, MDR also runs the risk of false positives, leading to wasted time and resources.

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NopSec

MARCH 1, 2023

ClamAV, a popular open-source antivirus engine, was found to be prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability that could result in unauthenticated remote command execution (RCE). ClamAV Heap Buffer Overflow CVE-2023-20032 ClamAV is a popular open source antivirus engine used on a variety of platforms.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

This, however, is not the only risk factor for users.” It allows a remote or local client to connect and operate in the “mysh” console application, which must first be installed on the device or initially present in its firmware. They also highlight the importance of using antivirus software and keeping OS up to date.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

LEFCON and VENZA were selected due to their global reach, next generation antivirus and security offerings, commitment to customer success, and industry reputation. Our partnership with LEFCON and VENZA provide our member hotels with access to predictive analytics to pinpoint and mitigate risks immediately.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 8, 2023

For 100% clarity: Everything collected from mobile devices where the owner wouldn’t have been aware LeMeSpy was present in the first place. Use an antivirus on your phone. We don’t just report on Android security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Antivirus protection isn’t enough to protect against today’s advanced threats. A sandbox is an isolated environment where users can safely test suspicious code without risk to the device or network. This presents the starkest difference between VMs and sandboxes because virtual machines aren’t inherently designed for malware analysis.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

The first step towards security is knowing what kind of data is present within your system. It is important to remember that outdated softwares and hardware components leave a backdoor threat into your system for hackers just as new additions present unknown vulnerabilities. Assess your risk exposure.

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SecureList

JANUARY 17, 2024

An overview of last year’s predictions Increase in personal data leaks; corporate email at risk A data leakage is a broad term encompassing various types of information that become publicly available, or published for sale on the dark web or other shadow web sites.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

Here are the key takeaways: Cloud migration risks. Her hack served as a wake-up call about the prevalence of fresh risks spinning out of cloud migration. Twenty years ago it was deemed sufficient to erect a robust firewall and keep antivirus software updated. Hunting vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

A thorough cybersecurity investigation is necessary to mitigate these risks effectively. Tighten User Controls: Strengthen user authentication processes and access controls to mitigate the risk of malicious activities originating from compromised user devices. Sign up for the NEW (and free!)

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

. “UNC2465’s move from drive-by attacks on website visitors or phishing emails to this software supply chain attack shows a concerning shift that presents new challenges for detection. ” concludes the report. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. .” ” concludes the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. BAD BEATS Reached via Telegram, Perchatka (a.k.a.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

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. A surprising 91.5

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

It shows some of the risks that cybercriminal groups take on when they work with affiliates – they may not know exactly who they are working with, nor will they always have complete insight into the intended victims or into how their malware will be used.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

This also results in a higher level of risk to organisations with most home networks undeniably easier to hack into than office networks. Ensure you have antivirus and firewalls deployed and enabled on all endpoints, especially if using your own personal devices. That list is continually expanding as more vulnerabilities are found.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article reviews the advantages of IdentityIQ and presents some alternatives to canceling to help you make an informed decision. SSN Monitoring IdentityIQ 24/7 Social Security number monitoring helps provide constant protection and helps detect risks to your identity. We also guide you through how to cancel IdentityIQ services.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Our collective priority must be people’s physical safety, but Russia’s assault could also produce a range of cybersecurity-related risks that organizations and people will need to protect themselves against, starting today. The risk of increased stakes. The risk of collateral damage. The risk of escalation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. It permits certain file actions to proceed unnoticed since it operates at a lower altitude range than antivirus filters. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

By providing third-party companies (service providers or contractors) with access to their infrastructure, businesses increase the risk of trusted relationship attacks – T1199 in the MITRE ATT&CK classification. We present them here in the order they appear in the attack process.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org. In almost every case I’ve considered installing one I’ve been sufficiently spooked by the permissions requested that I ultimately decided it wasn’t worth the risk.

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