Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download.

Advertising 216

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 216

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. How to Protect Your Digital Identity.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cybersecurity is an every-day growing industry, which inevitably infiltrates in the day-to-day life of each of us. With all the appearing tools, technologies, methods, and attacks, the cybersecurity field remains one of the hardest to grasp and to keep up with. Let’s dive in! It is used by websites to prevent bots from spamming.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

That’s where Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy VPN comes in. Using a Virtual Private Network, or VPN. VPNs create a secure, encrypted "tunnel" between your device and the VPN server, through which all of your internet traffic is routed—so if your ISP is collecting your data, it won’t be able to read it.

VPN 74

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 74

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Also, many groups relied on vulnerabilities in VPN servers. An incident investigation conducted by Kaspersky ICS CERT at one of the attacked enterprises revealed that they exploited a vulnerability in FortiGate VPN servers (CVE-2018-13379). Threat actors conducted a series of attacks using the Cring ransomware.

Cryptocurrency 120

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 120

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device. The RedLine code specifies that, depending on the configuration the malicious software can steal passwords from browsers, cryptocurrency wallet data, and VPN client passwords.

Mobile 110

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 110

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cybersecurity could be as easy as 1-2-3. In new research conducted by Malwarebytes, internet users across the United States and Canada admitted to dismal cybersecurity practices, failing to adopt some of the most basic defenses for staying safe online. ” The cybersecurity industry should learn from this.

Password Management 137

Password Management Passwords Antivirus Accountability 137

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Related Cybersecurity Threats Many cybersecurity threats indirectly affect networks through related assets. 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. for unauthorized access.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

Top Features SWGs Offer Secure web gateways serve as essential components of cybersecurity infrastructure, particularly for companies that focus on data security and regulatory compliance. 5 Benefits of Secure Web Gateways Organizations acquire advantages of using SWGs in terms of managing their overall cybersecurity.

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Malware Internet 62

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Moreover, our research showed that remote staff tended to overestimate the level of their knowledge of cybersecurity basics. Kaspersky detected 1.66 Scam and phishing.

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Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 62