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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

eSecurity Planet

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. We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected.

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Google Play Protect prevented 1.9 billion malware installs from Third-party stores in 2019

Security Affairs

In May 2017, Google introduced a security defense system called Google Play Protect to protect the devices running its mobile OS. The security service also monitors the mobile apps that have been installed by users from third-party stores. billion malware installs from Third-party stores.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Many of the detections were due to malicious attachments and previously unseen threats, showcasing the importance of using innovative security measures YARA Rules Impact YARA rules were pivotal in detecting millions of malicious attempts spotlighting statistical patterns and malware family indicators.

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VulnRecap 1/22/24 – Watch Chrome, Ivanti, Citrix Issues

eSecurity Planet

This week’s vulnerability news include GitHub credential access, a new Chrome fix, and hidden malware from pirated applications hosted on Chinese websites. Citrix and Ivanti are seeing more problems, too, as more vulnerabilities have cropped up in Netscaler and Endpoint Manager Mobile. EPMM versions 11.10, 11.9 are affected.

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Vulnerability Recap 6/3/24 – Check Point, Okta & Fortinet Issues

eSecurity Planet

Last week, major security vendors Check Point and Okta both notified customers of threats, and an old Fortinet vulnerability reared its head when researchers published a proof of concept for it. Check your vendors’ security bulletins regularly, and make sure your team is following security news to patch issues as soon as they arise.

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HackerGPT 2.0 Unveils New AI Cyber Defense Strategies

eSecurity Planet

With swift response capabilities, GPT-3 and GPT-4 capacity, and upcoming mobile access, HackerGPT provides accessibility on most platforms, plus operational efficiency. Mobile hacking: This feature allows users to investigate vulnerabilities particular to mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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