eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2025

Notably, 79% of detections were malware-free a reminder that modern adversaries often bypass traditional antivirus defenses by leveraging innovative, non-malware techniques. Explore the best tried and tested ways to avoid data breaches and keep your data safe from cyberattacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. What began as antivirus product has expanded into a comprehensive portfolio to secure your entire digital life. Viruses and malware programs harm your devices or steal your data.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 21, 2025

Hi, robot: Half of all internet traffic now automated “I sent you an email from your email account,” sextortion scam claims “Follow me” to this fake crypto exchange to claim $500 Hertz data breach caused by CL0P ransomware attack on vendor Meta slurps up EU user data for AI training No, its not OK to delete that new inetpub (..)

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The digital imaging products manufacturer OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 ransomware attack. ” reads the data Breach Notification. As proof of the data breach, the extortion group published data samples, including passport images, NDAs, contracts, and other documents.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2025

Label maker Avery has filed a data breach notification , saying 61,193 people may have had their credit card details stolen. A credit card skimmer is a piece of malware that is injected into a website, often through vulnerabilities in the content management system (CMS) or the plugins that the site owner uses.

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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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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Antivirus firm Emsisoft discloses a data breach, a third-party had access to a publicly exposed database containing technical logs. The anti-malware solutions provider Emsisoft disclosed last week a data breach. ” reads the data breach notification published by the company.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. As of 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States amounted to $9.36 In comparison, the global average cost per data breach was $4.88

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

” The hospital identified the ransomware attack early Saturday after antivirus software installed on the employees’ PCs flagged potential risks. The hospital did not reveal if it had suffered a data breach following the ransomware attack. terabytes of data.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach. Firewalls create a barrier between the device and the internet by closing the ports to communication, preventing malicious programs from entering networks, and stopping a potential data breach on your device. Use antivirus software.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

A data breach is any person’s nightmare. Hackers target small and medium businesses as they don’t have the resources to pay for cybersecurity tools and network upgrades to protect their data against the latest cybercriminals’ tricks as large corporations do. Pay attention to symptoms of malware. Deleted or modified files.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Experts spotted a new mysterious malware that was used to collect a huge amount of data, including sensitive files, credentials, and cookies. terabyte of stolen data. Threat actors used custom malware to steal data from 3.2 “This is a Trojan-type malware that was transmitted via email and illegal software.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user. They also have appeared to partner with Proton.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Malicious programs or malware are common and dangerous threats in the digital space for both individual users and organizations alike. German IT-Security Institute AV-TEST has recorded over 1 billion malicious programs as of this writing, with over 450,000 new instances of malware being recorded every day. Malvertising.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

Scams, Phishing, and Malware: It is common for unethical hackers and criminals on the Internet to use personal data to create trustworthy phishing emails. A good antivirus program can also aid in protection from malware, trojans, and other dangers. What Are the Risks and How to Protect Yourself. Original post at: [link].

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Energy management and industrial automation firm Schneider Electric suffered a data breach after a Cactus ransomware attack. BleepingComputer contacted Schneider Electric which confirmed the data breach. The attack impacted the services of Schneider Electric’s Resource Advisor cloud platform causing outages.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Microsoft Defender (previously called Windows Defender) and McAfee are device security solutions designed to protect devices from viruses, malware, and security threats. Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. 5 Pricing: 5/5 Core features: 3.5/5 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2021

Microsoft announced an improvement of its Defender antivirus that will leverage Intel’s Threat Detection Technology (TDT) to detect processes associated with crypto-miners. Cryptojacking malware allows threat actors to secretly mine for cryptocurrency abusing computational resources of the infected devices. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

While cybersecurity primarily aims to protect users from threats like malware, hacking, and data breaches, some tools can monitor or track user activities in certain situations. Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

Data breaches are on the rise, and according to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 81% of them are linked to weak or compromised passwords. Malware : Infostealer malware can be used by hackers in the background to steal your personal information including your passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

” What follows is a deep dive into the identity of that Chinese vendor, which appears to have a long and storied history of pushing the envelope on mobile malware. com — were implicated in propagating the Triada malware. “Yehuo” ( ? ? ) Two of those domains registered to tosaka1027@gmail.com — elsyzsmc[.]com

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Malware has infected roughly a third of the world’s computers , costing companies across the globe trillions of dollars each year. In 2014, nearly 1 million new pieces of malware were released every day, but most hackers relied on old techniques to create new threats. But first we’ll answer a basic question: What is malware?

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Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

Scams, Phishing, and Malware: It is common for unethical hackers and criminals on the Internet to use personal data to create trustworthy phishing emails. Clicking on emails or attachments in these emails often results in giving the hackers an opportunity to force you to download malware or obtain easy access to your account.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

An antivirus can provide peace of mind for users worried about accidentally encountering malware while scrolling online. A good antivirus can successfully detect and, in some cases, remove malware before it can seriously damage your device. per year for the first year; $109.99 in subsequent years $69.99

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

18, 2024, CyberNewsWire — SpyCloud , the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, today announced new cybersecurity research highlighting the growing and alarming threat of infostealers – a type of malware designed to exfiltrate digital identity data, login credentials, and session cookies from infected devices. Austin, TX, Sept.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. Security firm Avast has released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware to allow victims of the malware to recover locked files. It is also recommendable to check the virus vault of your antivirus.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

Its something that can easily happen if your personal data falls into the hands of cybercriminals. In our interconnected world, data breaches and identity theft are a constant threat, making it more important than ever to guard your sensitive personal information. Looking for more information and solutions?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With malware increasingly targeting macOS, many users wonder how to protect their devices best. The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. This guide will explore the essential tools to help you secure your Mac against malware threats.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The more accounts you have, the bigger your attack surface and potential exposure to data breaches. Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Surveillance Data breaches VPN Malware 52

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

Identity Theft 131

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 131

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Malware Infections on the Rise For the first time in years, malware infection rates are rising among both businesses and consumers. The uptick is primarily attributed to attackers leveraging advanced tools like generative artificial intelligence (AI), which helps them craft malware that’s more sophisticated and adaptive.

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Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 125

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

In the 2020 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes researchers found that Mac malware—primarily backdoors, data stealers, and cryptominers—had risen by 61 percent over the previous year. ThiefQuest , a Mac malware masquerading as ransomware, was discovered in mid-2020. No matter the malware.

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