Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Hacking 121

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. Avoid software updates in pop-up windows Pop-up windows that demand a software update may be phishing scams.

Security Awareness 113

Security Awareness Passwords Backups Password Management 113

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The same holds true for the cyber underground. Related: Leveraging botnets to scale attacks For a long while now, criminal hackers have relied on leveraging low-cost botnet services to blast out cyber attacks as far and wide as they could, indiscriminately. Over the past 18 months or so, a fresh trend has come into vogue.

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

. · Recently discovered DemonBot Botnet targets Hadoop servers. · The author of the Mirai botnet gets six months of house arrest. · Windows Defender is the first antivirus solution that can run in a sandbox. · 85 Millions of voter records available for sale ahead of the 2018 US Midterm Elections. · Cyber mercenaries and insiders (..)

Data breaches 83

Data breaches Advertising Antivirus Hacking 83

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Covid19 has upgraded the Internet — from the criminals’ point of view — to a picture-perfect environment for phishing, scamming and deep network intrusions. Threat actors haven’t missed a beat. Clark, 17, of Tampa, Fla.

Cyber Risk 182

Cyber Risk Software Risk Cloud Migration 182

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That conclusion was supported by other security studies around the same time that found small businesses suffered the most cyber attacks. And even if most users didn’t fall for the scam, even a small percentage of hundreds of millions was enough to make the attacks very lucrative for criminals.

Cybercrime 87

Cybercrime Small Business Antivirus Malware 87

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. The cloud-native solution identifies and intercepts any content-borne cyber-attack entering the organization through any cloud channel and is run on all files, URLs, and free text.

Phishing 126

Phishing Malware Engineering Ransomware 126

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Internet ads are one of the major sources of phishing scams and ransomware attacks.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Backups VPN Antivirus 40

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cybersecurity analysts have warned of such attacks for years, and its believed that these attacks will continue as deep fake technology becomes more sophisticated and easy to use. This client is the only disclosed victim of the cyber attack. The email directs victims to download antivirus software.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Banking Education Antivirus 52

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 16, 2023

This exclusive bundle includes online dark web monitoring and identity theft support, so don't miss out on this discounted year-long subscription.

Identity Theft 147

Identity Theft Password Management Antivirus Cyber Attacks 147

Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release, have become alarmingly common. In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Architecture Cyber threats Social Engineering 64

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. Use Malware and Virus Protection Software Antivirus software protects your PC, phone, and other devices from viruses. Malware and ransomware.

Passwords 52

Passwords Data breaches Antivirus Password Management 52

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

” Compared with today, those were sleepy times – when you might update your desktop antivirus weekly or even monthly -like changing the batteries in your TV remote, but not be overly concerned about debilitating cyber attacks or scams, Schrader noted.

Cyber Risk 40

Cyber Risk Cybersecurity Risk Computers and Electronics 40

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Unfortunately, text-based email protocols are extremely vulnerable to hacking and email has become the primary vector for cyber attacks. Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. zip, etc.).

Firewall 80

Firewall DNS Authentication Malware 80

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Phishing Simulations from Cyber Aware Phishing simulation is a program designed for business owners and employers to train their staff to identify phishing scams. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson. All presented with real examples.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cyber Security Terms: Must-Know List This cybersecurity terms dictionary will bring some clarity in those words you encountered but couldn’t grasp. Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AV-Comparatives quickly tested several known anti-malware and antivirus products against HermeticWiper and its variants and found that Malwarebytes, among others, detected the malware.). Current analyses of HermeticWiper reveal that the malware is being delivered in highly-targeted attacks in Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity Ransomware Malware Government 105

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. Boris Johnson to set up Taskforce in North of England to bolster UK’s Cyber Capacity. UK School Cyber-Attack affects 40,000 Pupils’ Email. Birmingham College falls victim to 'Major Ransomware Attack'. Covid Fraud: £34.5m

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Hacking Banking 122

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Viruses like CIH (Chen lng-hau) do not increase the file size of the host file, thus becoming undetectable for antivirus programs that detect viruses based on the file size. Computer Worms.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

There are two ways phishing scams operate: The email/SMS contains a link leading to a scam website. The Petya cyber attack happened in 2017 and was mostly targeted against Ukraine, but later got around as usual ransomware. It will navigate you in the existing threats, educate you on what to do in case of an attack.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.), an additional layer of protection is also required to combat more advanced attacks that leverage brand and individual impersonation. continues Ricardo Villadiego, founder & CEO of Lumu. “By

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2024

billion data records with Social Security numbers Disrupting Russian Cybercrime: WWH-Club Admins Arrested International Investigation Leads to Shutdown of Ransomware Group Six ransomware gangs behind over 50% of 2024 attacks Kootenai Health Data Breach Unconfirmed Hack of 2.9

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Cybercrime Banking Hacking 129