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Safer Internet Day, or why Brad Pitt needed an internet bodyguard

Malwarebytes

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Phishing emails. When I started actively using the internet in 1996, it looked completely different than it does today.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 432 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

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EDR vs EPP vs Antivirus: Comparing Endpoint Protection Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Antivirus (AV) is the foundational layer of endpoint security that detects and removes dangerous software such as worms, trojans, adware, and ransomware. Benefits of Using Antivirus Software Antivirus software provides real-time protection, scans for vulnerabilities, updates automatically, guards against phishing, and is cost-effective.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) or network traffic. DNS security (IP address redirection, etc.),