Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Megatraffer explained that malware purveyors need a certificate because many antivirus products will be far more interested in unsigned software, and because signed files downloaded from the Internet don’t tend to get blocked by security features built into modern web browsers. “Why do I need a certificate?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. Install an antivirus (AV) you trust.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The men — a former Russian cyber intelligence official and an executive at Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab — were reportedly prosecuted for their part in an investigation into Pavel Vrublevsky , a convicted cybercriminal who ran one of the world’s biggest spam networks and was a major focus of my 2014 book, Spam Nation.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

A lot of people are thinking about the security of their home network right now, and as one of the project leaders on the OWASP Internet of Things Security Project , I wanted to provide three levels of security you can do at home. Do you have internet-connected lights, appliances, gaming systems, media systems, etc?

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sure, Doug said, here’s my Calendly profile, book a time and we’ll do it then. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology. The investor expressed interest in financially supporting Doug’s startup, and asked if Doug could find time for a video call to discuss investment prospects.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal. Astaroth Trojan relies on legitimate os and antivirus processes to steal data. Russia is going to disconnect from the internet as part of a planned test. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They come in all shapes and sizes, lurking in the shadowy corners of the internet. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S. Lockdown your privacy settings Your online profiles are like open books to cyber snoops unless you lock them down.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

There are many forms this could take, such as a hairdresser losing access to their diary booking system, a construction company losing access to their subcontractor database, or a small manufacturer losing their production line and communication with customers. It can also include operating systems, and other internet-facing applications.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques. Her book, “The Privacy Leader Compass” is available to pre-order from 1 November. Its findings are valuable for security professionals too.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The infection chain was divided into four stages : The malware was installed through a dropper, a program executed by opening an attachment to a deceptive e-mail, probably a fake pdf or doc file, or executed directly from the Internet, without user interaction, exploiting the exploit described in the point 4.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

That file was delivered via malscam campaigns around the world and its source-code is obfuscated in order to evade antivirus detection and complicate its analysis. Data includes date/hour of infection , remote IP from victim’s computer , OS version and antivirus name. Figure 16: EMOTET collects antivirus product name via WMI query.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

In the 21st century, the internet has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. We need the internet to perform our daily tasks and to connect with the world around us. The Internet is essential to check daily mail and perform office tasks. The students depend on the internet for learning and projects.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Before booking a travel deal, thoroughly research the provider and check customer reviews. When booking a vacation rental, stick to reputable booking platforms and never wire money directly to the property owner. To make safe travel bookings , always use secure payment methods, such as credit cards with fraud protection.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Get 9x BETTER Book your demo now Sign Up Now Get a Demo Customers Customer Success Training Hub User Center Partners Partner Directory Partner Portal Technology Partners Company About Careers Contact The post How Asset Discovery Tools Work appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

ASM involves several activities, including: Asset Discovery ASM tools identify the organization’s internet-facing assets. CrowdStrike Falcon Surface CrowdStrike addresses security challenges by offering a solution that combines endpoint detection and response, next-generation antivirus, cyber threat intelligence, and security best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

This process can be built-in to the DRM encryption file itself for a combined authorization and verification step or require an internet connection to verification servers. Disrupted availability: Products that require validation fail when used without internet access or when validation servers are disrupted or discontinued.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Implement Firewalls and Antivirus Software Firewalls act as a barrier between your internal network and the external internet, monitoring and blocking unauthorized access. Antivirus software scans your system for malware and other malicious programs, removing or quarantining them to prevent further damage.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Vamosi: The internet. Vamosi: Dyn was an internet performance management and web application security company that has since been bought by Oracle. The results can be massive enough to bring down parts of the internet.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Mashable: Move over Heartbleed and welcome to shell shock, the latest security threat to hit the internet. And it's a doozy program.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Mashable: Move over Heartbleed and welcome to shell shock, the latest security threat to hit the internet. And it's a doozy program.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. The list will save your time and make a choice easier.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

Not only could entire articles be written about the use of any specific tool in Nmap, a 464 page book has been published on the basics of Nmap. IT admins can locate unapproved or unexpected devices such as a PlayStation console, internet connected televisions, or an unauthorized wireless access point by examining the Nmap results.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. ru , which for many years was a place to download pirated e-books. antivirusxp09[.]com).

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For many years, Ika held a key position at one of Russia’s largest Internet service providers, and his (mostly glowing) reputation as a reliable provider of web hosting to the Russian cybercrime community gave him an encyclopedic knowledge about nearly every major player in that scene at the time. .”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

For example, Malwarebytes asked ChatGPT to write the opening paragraph of a novel about an antiquated antivirus program that relies on signature-based detection to stop new and emerging threats. Here's what the program came back with: “The antivirus program blinked to life, its archaic interface flickering on the outdated CRT monitor.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 28, 2021

His book, Hacking Google was a best seller, but after, he just wasn't feeling it. Vamosi: Unlike what you might see on TV or in the movies, or in a book, hackers, are indistinguishable from anyone else. There’s an Antivirus Pioneers page, a Web Application Security page, and finally a Rest In Code page for those who have passed.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Vamosi: That's a gray area with the Internet of Things. Vamosi: What about the parents who just want to monitor their children's internet use. So, if you do find if you do happen to find stalkerware say you run an antivirus scan on the phone. And without that consent from the user from the person being monitored.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In one simple scheme, a fraudulent site asked users to enter their login credentials to complete their booking these credentials ended up in criminal hands. Sometimes, the fake login form appeared under multiple brand names at once (for example, both Booking and Airbnb).

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