Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers.

Cryptocurrency 288

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 288

Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are some common examples: Health data : Information stored in a patient portal, online pharmacy, or health insurance website. Financial data : Details of your bank account, 401K fund, or IRA. Apps : Data collected by various applications you use.

Data privacy 54

Data privacy Backups Antivirus Encryption 54

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Anti-Malware vs. Antivirus: What You Need to Know 6 Best Anti-Malware Software for Macs Pros & Cons Do Macs Need Antivirus Protection? Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans.

Software 64

Software Malware Antivirus Spyware 64

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Backup and disaster recovery procedures ensure that data is always available. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 122

SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

7 Fulfilling attack objectives In most cases, the attackers launched ransomware in the target organization’s infrastructure ( Impact Data , Encrypted for Impact, T1486 ). Ngrok and AnyDesk are legitimate utilities; they are not detected by antivirus tools as malware and are often used for legitimate purposes.

VPN 121

VPN Accountability Passwords Antivirus 121

IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Access Controls and Authentication : Implementing strict access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised data access. Encryption and Data Backup : Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest provides additional protection against unauthorised access.

Data breaches 95

Data breaches Risk Education Telecommunications 95

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Patch management has been one of those essential security features – much like backup – that typically doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Integrates with a variety of vulnerability scanners to collect data for IT resources both on-premises and in the cloud. Key Differentiators.

Software 88

Software Antivirus Backups Risk 88