eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

According to Check Point, it also employs a sneaky method to dodge antivirus scans by temporarily making malicious memory pages inaccessible. If the link in the phishing email is opened outside the expected time zone or by automated tools, it redirects users to the real foreign ministry website, making the scam even harder to detect.

Scams

Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2025

This wasnt just a scam operation – it was essentially a cybercrime university that empowered fraudsters globally, NCCIA Director Abdul Ghaffar said at a press briefing.

Malware

Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware. Password managers Automatically generate and store strong passwords.

Consumer Protection

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

Introduction: A high-tech twist on age-old scams Impersonation fraud is not new, but the scale and believability of recent AI-driven schemes pose an unprecedented threat to financial organizations. In 2025, U.S. Figure 1: Projected U.S. What used to require Hollywood-level resources can now be done with off-the-shelf AI tools.

Banking

Webroot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With the rise of online scams and privacy risks, virtual private networks (VPNs) are becoming more popular for day-to-day use. Antivirus augmentation Even if you already have antivirus software, using a VPN enhances your personal cybersecurity. So maybe you’ve heard of VPNs but aren’t actually sure what they are.

VPN

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. What began as antivirus product has expanded into a comprehensive portfolio to secure your entire digital life. Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email.

Antivirus

Malwarebytes

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are some things to look out for and stay safe: instructions to disable security software so the program can run (do not disable the antivirus that’s trying to protect you!) Malwarebytes protects from both Mac and Windows payloads.

Cryptocurrency

Malwarebytes

APRIL 21, 2025

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Text scams grow to steal hundreds of millions of dollars Apple patches security vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. Update now! Last minute rescue for critical cybersecurity service Has AI changed malicious script obfuscation techniques?

Scams

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That investigation detailed how the 38-year-old Shefel adopted the nickname Rescator while working as vice president of payments at ChronoPay , a Russian financial company that paid spammers to advertise fake antivirus scams, male enhancement drugs and knockoff pharmaceuticals.

Advertising

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2025

5 Ease of use 5/5 Malwarebytes provides comprehensive tools to secure your devices, including antivirus, anti-malware, privacy protection, and scam protection. 5 Norton 360 offers comprehensive protection, including device security features such as antivirus and a password manager, all in one single solution. 5 Cost 4.3/5

Password Management

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

Traditional antivirus systems usually fail to detect suspicious activity due to this. The post FBI Warns Law Firms: Hackers Are Calling Offices in Stealth Phishing Scam appeared first on eSecurity Planet. Some warning signs the FBI says to watch out for: Unexpected downloads of remote access tools.

Phishing

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Sophisticated adversaries: Nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and hacktivists are leveraging advanced tactics to target this sector.

Energy and Utilities

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

According to new research from Malwarebytes, 52% of people said they worry about being scammed while traveling, while another 40% admitted that they worry about my kids or family sharing trip details online. Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 52% of people agreed or strongly agreed that they worry about being scammed while traveling.

Scams

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. 5 McAfee Total Protection is a set of five consumer security plans, including antivirus, web protection, and safety scores.

Antivirus

SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Technical details Background We detected several APK samples tagged as Trojan-Spy.AndroidOS.Agent and originating from Malaysia and Brunei in our Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) telemetry and on third-party multi-antivirus platforms.

Accountability

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Also:  I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work In March 2024, the company revealed that customer data from 2019 and earlier had been leaked on the dark web , affecting 7.6 " Also:  Stop paying for antivirus software. million existing AT&T subscribers and 65.4

Password Management

Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In simpler terms, phishing scams, brute force attacks, and MFA bypass techniques. Recently, phishing scams have expanded and come out of emails. Stronger protection of systems can be achieved with the use of firewalls, antivirus programs, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection.

Cyber Attacks

Security Through Education

JUNE 2, 2025

Its way harder to spot than traditional scams, because you cant see where that QR code goes until its too late. Want to learn more about how to spot and stop scams like quishing? The worst part? In these cases, if you are unsure, the point below may come in handy. Written by Josten Pea Human Risk Analyst, Social-Engineer, LLC

Scams

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Comprehensive antivirus software is most effective when used in conjunction with security best practices.

Identity Theft

Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

By understanding the target’s interests, behaviors, and communication patterns, AI can craft messages that appear more legitimate and relevant, increasing the likelihood of the target falling for the scam. Awareness is a crucial defense against phishing attacks.

Phishing

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated. Stay vigilant against new spells (updates) : Keep operating systems, software, and antivirus tools updated, as new patches often seal up weaknesses that attackers seek to exploit.

IoT

Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2025

Run a full antivirus/malware scan. The link triggered a cascade of suspicious behaviors: querying BIOS and CPU identifiers, probing browser storage, and modifying user registry entries (all while I was wondering why all Captcha’s are not like that). If you’ve clicked a link like this: Clear your browser cache and cookies.

Phishing

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

It offers features like next-gen antivirus, vulnerability management, and endpoint detection and response (EDR). 5 Customer support: 4/5 Bitdefender Small Business Security is a device and email protection product that helps protect users from scams. 5 Pricing: 4.4/5 5 Features: 3.4/5 5 Ease of use and administration: 3.8/5

Antivirus

Hacker's King

JANUARY 1, 2025

Beware of Phishing Scams: Phishing scams are scams that create a sense of trust in users' minds. You can avoid phishing scams by a voiding clicking on suspicious links in emails, messages, or tweets. Installing antivirus software and keeping it updated is a major step to keeping your device secure.

Accountability

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It was removed by Valve; Valve sent a message to users who downloaded the game, telling them to "consider fully reformatting your operating system" and to "run a full-system scan using an antivirus product." Magecart Attackers Abuse. The post Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Surveillance

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Cybercriminals Exploit CheckPoint Antivirus Driver in Malicious Campaign Infosecurity Magazine Threat actors are leveraging a "bring your own vulnerable driver" (BYOVD) attack to bypass Windows security measures. Specifically, it was fetching account icons and defaulted to opening password reset pages over HTTP.

Surveillance

Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams. This rise was attributed to the large number of scams using AI, making it easier for criminals to mimic trusted sources.

VPN

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

During the reporting period, trojans were the most downloaded through malicious executable files, which can lead to data theft, additional malware deployment, antivirus deactivation, and system crashes. ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

The AI-powered scam playbook From generative AI (GenAI) phishing emails to deepfake impersonations of IRS agents, attackers are raising the barand the risks. These GenAI scams often promise to generate resumes, tax documents, or personalized advicewhile quietly harvesting personal information and delivering malware through infected PDFs.

Scams

Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2025

Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis, using public curiosity and emotion to launch scams and spread malware, an old tactic during global events. On April 24, 2025, after Pope Francis’ death, cybercriminals launched scams and malware attacks, exploiting public curiosity, grief, and confusion.

Scams

Webroot

JULY 21, 2025

Some of these scams are directly aimed at children, including a rash of fake school emails designed to steal sensitive personal information. Phishing and social engineering scams use threats and a sense of urgency to get you to click links and share personal information. Threats like social media phishing have skyrocketed from 18.9%

Media

BH Consulting

JULY 31, 2025

Microsoft is also collaborating with multiple cybersecurity vendors including CrowdStrike, Bitdefender, ESET, and Trend Micro, to move antivirus and endpoint detection applications out of the Windows kernel. MORE A map of known SMS blasters: fake towers for spreading scam texts. MORE Badbox 2.0

Ransomware

Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2025

They also, it turns out, fall victim to fewer scams. In the original report released in June , Malwarebytes revealed how mobile scams have become a part of everyday life for most everyone across the globe—and how far too many individuals have essentially given up on trying to fight back. Apple users take fewer precautions online.

Scams

Zero Day

JULY 31, 2025

PT Reviewed by Elyse Betters Picaro NordVPN / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways NordVPN can detect a scam call before you answer it. The Scam Call Protection is only for NordVPN Premium Android users. Or it could be a scam call. Here's how to set it up. Should you pick it up? It could be important.

Scams

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Most of us have been trained to be wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive in emails unexpected, but it’s easy to forget scam artists are constantly dreaming up innovations that put a new shine on old-fashioned telephone-based phishing scams. Think you’re too smart to fall for one? A CLOSE CALL.

Scams

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. Leverage antivirus software. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. Report scams.

Scams

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2019

Such scams typically notify the recipient that he/she is being sued, and instruct them to review the attached file and respond within a few days — or else. the salutation), but so is the overall antivirus detection rate of the attached malicious Word document. Wiseman & Assoc.| Steinburg & Assoc. Swartz & Assoc.

Phishing