Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab , KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Kaspersky did not respond to repeated requests for comment.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

A young woman plays on the Electronic Arts (EA) newest product “Sims2 – Nightlife” at a Computer Gaming Convention on August 18, 2005 in Leipzig, Germany. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images). People are more invested in their games because so much of their social lives were restricted.”.

Computers and Electronics 121

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

This includes Active Directory for identity and access management, Windows Defender, Azure cloud security services such as Security Center, Key Vault, Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Information Protection and Application Gateway for protecting Web applications. Founded: 2005. Microsoft has quietly built up a large security portfolio.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

This renders the attacks undetectable and able to bypass conventional security solutions such as EDR, antivirus and other traditional security lines of defense. BlackEnergy is a Trojan capable of distributed denial of service (DDoS), cyber espionage and information destruction attacks. Their tactics went beyond the typical DDoS attack.

Energy and Utilities 72

Energy and Utilities Malware DDOS Internet 72

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Disgruntled consumers: Consumer rights concerns and notable DRM incidents, such as the security flaw added by the 2005 Sony BMG DRM , introduces strong consumer resistance. Some attackers take advantage of DRM capabilities to protect files against antivirus inspection and conceal malware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. In 2005, Sony BMG delivered millions of CDs with a rootkit that monitored listening habits and unintentionally left a backdoor to the device for cybercriminals. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Warning signs. Computer worms.

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