IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid.

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Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 108

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information. A range of firewall appliances that include ransomware protection. TotalAV’s Key Features.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Visit PC Matic Pros & Cons Pros Cons Option of free antivirus plan No native firewall or add-on Paid support offers phone, email, and chat No support forum or customer community VPN available No Linux support Anti-malware: PC Matic has a team that examines software for malicious design and identifies malware within a day.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Windows Firewall enabled by default, and the Internet Explorer popup blocker. The pop up blocker in particular was a big help with the proliferation of adware and spyware plugging into advertising networks. Exploits were rampant. Data execution prevention, helping to ward off buffer overflow exploits.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Next Generation Firewalls and Unified Threat Management Systems Firewalls with advanced capabilities can typically perform application-layer packet inspection that allows for the tool to screen emails for malicious links, spam, and malicious attachments.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You may be most familiar with computer malware such as Trojan viruses and spyware, which can be used to retrieve sensitive data from a computer or even take control of the system. Phishing attacks may be commonly associated with email scams, but they can be executed through websites as well.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Firewall – a network security system that filters unsanctioned incoming and outgoing traffic. Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated. Like vampires, malware strains can operate quietly, leeching data or encrypting files without warning, making ransomware and spyware infections incredibly haunting. Spooky fact : Sophos says the average ransom in 2024 is $2.73

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Don’t worry though.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

No surreptitious implantation of spyware to collect admin credentials. Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed.”. Online scams already ruin people’s lives by emptying their bank accounts.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product U.S.

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