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Apple warns people of mercenary attacks via threat notification system

Malwarebytes

Mercenary spyware is used by governments to target people like journalists, political activists, and similar targets, and involves the use of sophisticated tools like Pegasus. Pegasus is one of the world’s most advanced and invasive spyware tools, known to utilize zero-day vulnerabilities against mobile devices.

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Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Also Read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Mobile applications. Password Managers. Also Read: 8 Best Password Managers & Tools for 2022.

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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords. The Main Threats to Your Mobile and Domestic Tranquility. Think your table lamps can’t expose you to danger? Think again.

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Cybersecurity and Online Gaming

IT Security Guru

Spyware – Without realising it, gamers could be targeted through spyware schemes, especially if they are dealing with an untrustworthy online gaming operation. Spyware monitors a user’s every movement and actions on the internet without their knowledge.

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10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

Identity IQ

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

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10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

Identity IQ

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

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MY TAKE: 3 privacy and security habits each individual has a responsibility to embrace

The Last Watchdog

With each major advance of digital commerce – from the rise of e-tailing to cloud and mobile computing and now onto the Internet of Things – the cyber threats have morphed and the leading antivirus vendors have adjusted. Use a password manager. Apps from other sources can carry malware or spyware.

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