Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

C ybersecurity is no longer just about firewalls and antivirus software. In today's data-driven world, effectively managing cybersecurity risk requires quantification: turning abstract threats into concrete numbers. This blog is your compass to navigate the landscape of cyber risk quantification methods.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

What’s the best antivirus software? With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. Top 4 antivirus software. ESET is another consumer antivirus vendor boasting strong enterprise security test scores.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Thus, Surfshark has just become the first VPN provider to launch an antivirus solution as part of its all-in-one security bundle Surfshark One. And let’s not forget the longstanding, multi-billion market of antivirus software subscriptions directed at consumers. Related: Turning humans into malware detectors. Why isn’t this enough?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Basic solutions like antivirus deployments are certainly still important, but they are reactionary measures. While antivirus software is an essential tool for protecting against malware and other cyber threats, it does not protect against these attacks. In this new environment, the bare minimum is no longer good enough.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2022

According to §7 BSI law, the BSI warns against the use of Kaspersky Antivirus and recommends replacing it asap with defense solutions from other vendors. The alert pointed out that antivirus software operates with high privileges on machines and if compromised could allow an attacker to take over them. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

However, the same also goes for antivirus software and other anti-malware solutions. Beyond automated scanners and detection tools, the least privilege principle can harden initial access and limit the risk of lateral movements. If employees are allowed to use “123456” for their password, it’s a major risk.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In this post, we will show you the best antivirus for a basic laptop. It is essential that you have an antivirus installed for security purposes. Besides, basic laptops are targeted by hackers every day which results in them being at risk of malware and virus infection. Do you own a basic laptop? Viruses are.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Permalink The post BSides Sofia 2023 – Cristian Cornea – Bypassing AntiVirus Using badUSB appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to BSides Sofia for publishing their presenter’s tremendous BSides Sofia 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2021

Having antivirus (AV) software on your computer is a staple. They do that by turning themselves into users with the power to turn off the victim company’s antivirus software, if they can. Malware and antivirus similarly dislike each other. Which begs the question: Why would any of them turn off your antivirus?

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

What Are the Risks of a Data Breach? IdentityIQ In a society dominated by digital interconnectedness, the risks associated with data breaches loom over individuals, businesses, and society at large. The ramifications extend past financial losses due to personal, corporate, and regulatory privacy being at risk.

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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 Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Per the company’s investigation, an attacker installed malware on a CircleCI employee’s laptop while the “malware was not detected by our antivirus software.” This malware helped […] The post CircleCI and Slack Security Incidents Highlight Risks of Token Compromise and SaaS Integration Threats appeared first on Obsidian Security.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 21, 2022

Security researchers found that Adobe Acrobat is trying to block security software from having visibility into the PDF files it opens, creating a security risk for the users. [.].

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Employ real-time antivirus scanning. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated. Encryption renders data unreadable to unauthorized individuals, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

I have seen macro changes such as the rotation of antivirus solutions from the endpoint to the gateway and back again, as well as the bundling of endpoint security products such as antivirus, antispyware, host intrusion prevention, and application control into an endpoint protection platform ( EPP ).

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use antivirus software. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware. If the malware finds its way onto your device, your antivirus will see it and, in most cases, remove it. Firewalls help, but threats will inevitably get through. Secure home router.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Businesses that had never even considered letting their teams work from home were suddenly thrust into a sink or swim environment where they simply had to make it work or risk stalling their operations. The post How to manage the security risk of remote working appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding the risks Identity theft and fraud pose significant risks, especially for new graduates entering the world of financial independence. Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. A report from this year estimates that 53% of connected medical devices have an identified critical risk. This includes 73% of IV pumps and most laboratory devices.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 21, 2021

A new research published by a group of academics has found that anti-virus programs for Android continue to remain vulnerable against different permutations of malware, in what could pose a serious risk as malicious actors evolve their toolsets to better evade analysis.

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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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added Kaspersky to its Covered List because it poses unacceptable risks to U.S. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added multiple Kaspersky products and services to its Covered List saying that they pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. national security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

There has been much discussion of antivirus protection, patching your software, and using VPNs. Based on its assessment, it reckons that at least two million Britons are at risk from routers that haven’t been updated since 2016. The post Millions put at risk by old, out of date routers appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 25, 2021

The post The risks of downloading apps from unauthorized app stores appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. As an avid smartphone user, do you get frustrated at not finding the app you want on the.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

At first, most of the cyber insurance questions involved basic computer security and merely checked to see if we had firewalls and antivirus and not much else. Now the questions suggest that insurance providers understand that network security includes much more than antivirus software.

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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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Bleeping Computer

MAY 2, 2021

Like other antivirus programs, Microsoft Defender will upload suspicious files to Microsoft to determine if they are malicious. However, some consider this a privacy risk and would rather have their files stay on their computer than being uploaded to a third party. [.].

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. For businesses, this means implementing strong antivirus software, endpoint protection solutions, and regular software updates.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

And almost invariably, those messages include misleading notifications about security risks on the user’s system, prompts to install other software, ads for dating sites, erectile disfunction medications, and dubious investment opportunities. One notification was an ad for Norton antivirus; the other was for McAfee.

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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. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2022

MSSPs arrived on the scene 15 years ago to supply device security as a contracted service: antivirus, firewalls, email security and the like. They could help enterprises and SMBs overcome the IT skills shortage, truly mitigate cyber risks and comply with audit requirements, to boot. Guest expert: Chris Prewitt, CTO, Inversion6.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether this scenario bears out as true or not, the story leads to a number of interesting questions regarding how companies determine which partners to share sensitive bug info with and which ones to exclude from that intel because the risks outweigh the benefits.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The post Your Office Document is at Risk – XLL, A New Attack Vector appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. Microsoft office documents are used worldwide by both corporates and home-users alike. It’s different office versions, whether.

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