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‘Tis the season for protecting your devices with Webroot antivirus

Webroot

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. According to our 2021 Webroot BrightCloud Threat Report , on average, 18.8% Our real-time anti-phishing also blocks bad sites. Do I really need antivirus? In a word, yes. Looking to protect more than one device?

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Good game, well played: an overview of gaming-related cyberthreats in 2022

SecureList

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Launching the malware resulted in decryption and activation of a Trojan-stealer dubbed Taurus.

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The Malware Chronicles: Urelas, Sality, LockBit and StealC Examined

Security Boulevard

Threat Intelligence Report Date: September 4, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence - Security Engineer, HYAS Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software designed to harm, exploit or otherwise compromise the functionality and security of computers, networks and devices.

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We explored the dangers of pirated sport streams so you don’t have to

Webroot

Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Webroot’s 2021 Threat Report. push users into installing a browser hijacker known as mysearchflow.com, which is blocked as Spyware/Adware by Webroot. Bitcoin scams. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.”

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