eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. In 2008, the Kraken botnet with 495,000 bots infected 10% of the Fortune 500 companies. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. Phishing and Social Engineering. How to Defend Against Adware.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Conficker , or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureList

JUNE 2, 2022

LuoYu is a lesser-known threat actor that has been active since 2008. Seeing that some variants of their Android malware impersonate a popular messaging app in Asia, it is also likely that malicious APKs are distributed in a variety of ways, including social engineering to convince users to install fake updates for their applications.

Malware 129

Malware Encryption Social Engineering Telecommunications 129

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Conficker, or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Strong Access Control for Users. Use strong passwords.

Firewall 109

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. Your antivirus program or other security solution is randomly disabled. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 Unexpected crashes.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. They use social engineering tactics to dig deeper into organizational structures and employee details.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88