eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An antivirus can offer some security for users worried about stumbling upon malware while browsing the Internet. A good antivirus can detect malware on whatever device the antivirus is scanning. A lot of what an antivirus gives users is peace of mind and a feeling of safety when using their computer.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Learn about the extra features and functionality offered by the best free antivirus software providers for Mac in 2024. Security-conscious Mac users may need more protection than their built-in tools provide.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Thus, Surfshark has just become the first VPN provider to launch an antivirus solution as part of its all-in-one security bundle Surfshark One. And let’s not forget the longstanding, multi-billion market of antivirus software subscriptions directed at consumers. Related: Turning humans into malware detectors. Why isn’t this enough?

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Compare McAfee and Norton to find the best antivirus solution for your needs. Discover key features, compare, and make an informed choice today.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 23, 2024

A recently uncovered ransomware operation named 'Kasseika' has joined the club of threat actors that employs Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) tactics to disable antivirus software before encrypting files. [.]

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Antivirus software triggered numerous alerts after detecting Cobalt Strike activity but these were not escalated. The antivirus server was later encrypted in the attack). across the IT estate and reliance was placed on a single antivirus product that was not monitored or effectively maintained with updates across the estate.

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The Hacker News

MAY 24, 2024

Threat actors have been observed making use of fake websites masquerading as legitimate antivirus solutions from Avast, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes to propagate malware capable of stealing sensitive information from Android and Windows devices.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 6, 2024

Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has released an important update for its Antivirus One software, targeting a critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to inject malicious code.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 27, 2021

Meanwhile, since the structure of the neural network models remains unchanged, they can pass the security scan of antivirus engines. With the widespread application of artificial intelligence, utilizing neural networks becomes a forwarding trend of malware.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Prosecutors said the five IT officials of the public administration department had failed to check the security of the system and update it with the most recent antivirus software. The next step would be to arrest managers at software companies for not releasing patches fast enough. And maybe programmers for writing buggy code.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Endpoint protection solutions safeguard network endpoints against cyberthreats using a selection of management tools, including endpoint detection and response (EDR), endpoint protection platform (EPP), and antivirus (AV). Table of Contents Toggle Does Your Business Need EDR, EPP, or Antivirus Software? What Is Antivirus Software?

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The Hacker News

APRIL 24, 2024

A new malware campaign has been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus software to distribute backdoors and cryptocurrency miners like XMRig through a long-standing threat codenamed GuptiMiner targeting large corporate networks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2024

A malware campaign has been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus to distribute backdoors and cryptocurrency miners. Avast researchers discovered and analyzed a malware campaign that exploited the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus to distribute backdoors and crypto miners.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 20, 2024

Today, the Biden administration has announced an upcoming ban of Kaspersky antivirus software and the pushing of software updates to US companies and consumers, giving customers until September 29, 2024, to find alternative security software. [.]

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The ongoing attack evades #antivirus software, prevents uploads to sandboxes, and bypasses Outlook's spam filters, allowing the malicious emails to reach your inbox," ANY.RUN said in a series of posts on X.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 23, 2024

North Korean hackers have been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus to plant backdoors on big corporate networks and deliver cryptocurrency miners through GuptiMiner malware. [.]

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Security Boulevard

JULY 16, 2024

The post Russian Antivirus Firm Kaspersky Shuts Down U.S. Commerce Department banned it from selling its security software in the country, Russian company Kaspersky Lab said it is shuttering its U.S. operations and laying off staff in the country by July 20. Operations After Ban appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bitwarden offers feature-rich antivirus at a competitive price, while Malwarebytes focuses on protection against malware. Here's how to decide between the two.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a new antivirus evasion technique that involves embedding a malicious Microsoft Word file into a PDF file. The sneaky method, dubbed MalDoc in PDF by JPCERT/CC, is said to have been employed in an in-the-wild attack in July 2023. "A

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Cisco ClamAV (Clam AntiVirus) is an open-source antivirus engine designed to detect malware, viruses, and other malicious threats. The vulnerability resides in the Object Linking and Embedding 2 (OLE2) decryption routine of ClamAV.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Known for its sophisticated cyber-espionage... The post RustyAttr Trojan: Lazarus Group’s New macOS Malware Evades Antivirus with Ease appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. The FSB headquarters at Lubyanka Square, Moscow.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Check out these Android antivirus solutions to protect your mobile device from threats, including data theft, spying, and ransomware.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-5102) has been discovered in Avast Antivirus for Windows, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges and wreak havoc on users’ systems.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Protect yourself online with the best antivirus software in the market, tested and recommended by our experts.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 8, 2019

The VBA stomping is the most powerful feature, because it gets around antivirus programs: VBA stomping abuses a feature which is not officially documented: the undocumented PerformanceCache part of each module stream contains compiled pseudo-code (p-code) for the VBA engine. It runs on Linux, OSX and Windows.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Bitdefender GravityZone is best overall when it comes to our top choices for protection from malware like viruses, spyware, trojans, and bots.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Antivirus augmentation Even if you already have antivirus software, using a VPN enhances your personal cybersecurity. Personal privacy: Antivirus software: Primarily protects your device from malware, viruses, and other malicious software. Keeps your browsing history and personal data private and anonymous.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

The “fud” bit stands for “Fully Un-Detectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malicious campaign that leverages a technique called Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) to disarm security protections and ultimately gain access to the infected system.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

What began as antivirus product has expanded into a comprehensive portfolio to secure your entire digital life. Introducing Webroot Total Protection: Comprehensive security for the modern world When you think about cybersecurity, you probably think of antivirus protectionand rightly so. But as technology advances, so do the threats.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Indelible also found browser modifications enabled by PushWelcome are poorly detected by antivirus and security products, although he noted Malwarebytes reliably flags as dangerous publisher sites that are associated with the notifications. One notification was an ad for Norton antivirus; the other was for McAfee.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Russian anti-virus firm Doctor Web (Dr.Web) disconnected all servers following a cyberattack over the weekend. This week, the Russian anti-malware firm Doctor Web (Dr.Web) announced that it had disconnected all servers following a cyberattack on Saturday, September 14.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This won't replace antivirus software, but it can help you detect problems much more efficiently and allows more customization. Here's how to install it on Mac, Windows and Linux.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2020

Making samples public, so all the antivirus companies can add them to their scanning systems, is a big deal -- and probably required some complicated declassification maneuvering. It's interesting to see the US government take a more aggressive stance on foreign malware. Me, I like reading the codenames. Lots more on the US-CERT website.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

During one project, we reviewed third-party antivirus logs and identified multiple webshell detections on the same server for several days. Malicious software deleted successfully The MSSP SOC analysts had failed to raise an alert, because the malware was deleted by the antivirus each time. aspx Backdoor.ASP.WEBS HELL.SM

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2019

On or around May 12, at least two antivirus firms began detecting booby-trapped Microsoft Word files that were sent along with some various of the following message: {Pullman & Assoc. the salutation), but so is the overall antivirus detection rate of the attached malicious Word document. Wiseman & Assoc.| Swartz & Assoc.

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