Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

Consumer Protection 84

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 84

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. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more.

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Malware Cybercrime Software Accountability 301

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Run a keyword-based search to identify potential leaked documents. Reset the password and install a new OS image on the laptop at a minimum. During one project, we reviewed third-party antivirus logs and identified multiple webshell detections on the same server for several days. Check the consultant’s laptop for malware.

Risk 107

Risk Antivirus Accountability Malware 107

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The malicious Word documents contained fake security notices that invited the victims to “Enable Editing” and “Enable Content,” which executes malicious VBA code. However, the same also goes for antivirus software and other anti-malware solutions. If employees are allowed to use “123456” for their password, it’s a major risk.

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Antivirus Software Malware Security Awareness 119

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. After that, the following files are extracted, namely: Avira.exe : Legitimate injector from Avira Antivirus. In the last few years, many banking trojans developed by Latin American criminals have increased in volume and sophistication.

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Antivirus Malware Banking Internet 132

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How to keep the ghosts away : Conduct routine audits of connected devices, disconnect unused devices, and enforce strong password policies across all endpoints. Breaking the spell : Employ a robust backup strategy, disable macros in documents, train employees to recognize suspicious links, and deploy endpoint detection and response tools.

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IoT Phishing DDOS Backups 117

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Comprehensive antivirus software is most effective when used in conjunction with security best practices.

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Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 65

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. 5 McAfee Total Protection is a set of five consumer security plans, including antivirus, web protection, and safety scores.

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Antivirus Identity Theft VPN Spyware 69

The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

•Employ real-time antivirus scanning. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated. This includes scanning all materials, such as investor onboarding documents and communication. Implement strong data encryption.

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Penetration Testing Antivirus Threat Detection Encryption 189

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Disable compromised accounts or restrict their permissions immediately, update passwords for authorized users to prevent further unauthorized access. Be sure to secure server rooms, document archives, and other sensitive areas that could be involved in the incident. Physical security must also be addressed.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Passwords Accountability 106

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PC Matic and Norton are consumer and small business security providers, mainly offering basic device and web security like antivirus and antimalware. PC Matic : Better for ease of use and administration (starts at $50 annually for 5 devices) Norton Antivirus : Better overall for home security and small startups (starts at $49.99

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Antivirus VPN Firewall Password Management 64

SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The group usually takes advantage of Word documents and uses shortcut files for the initial intrusion. Based on our telemetry, we observed that one victim in the UAE was attacked using a malicious Word document. The victim received a document file named “Shamjit Client Details Form.doc” on September 2, 2022.

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Malware Banking Passwords Antivirus 145

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Unfortunately for us, Doug freaked out after deciding he’d been tricked — backing up his important documents, changing his passwords, and then reinstalling macOS on his computer. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology. Image: SlowMist.

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Malware Cryptocurrency Software Phishing 326

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Leverage antivirus software. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. Create long and strong passwords. Lock your devices.

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Scams Retail Banking Passwords 243

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The phishing messages carry weaponized Excel documents that are able to bypass security checks and that had low detection rates. The trick used by the Epic Macnchego gang consists of compiling the documents with a.NET library called EPPlus , instead of the standard Microsoft Office software. EPPlus is such a tool.”

Cybercrime 134

Cybercrime Phishing Advertising Antivirus 134

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Last year, we documented malware distribution campaigns both via malvertising and compromised sites delivering Atomic Stealer (AMOS) onto Mac users. This will allow Atomic Stealer to collect passwords and other sensitive files that are typically access-restricted. It’s not just passwords that are of interest to cyber criminals.

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Passwords Antivirus Malware Encryption 138

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Keep highly-sensitive documents at home and make sure to properly dispose of any printed documents that contain personal data. #2: 2: Use Strong Passwords. It may seem silly, but even in today’s day and age, the most commonly used password is “123456”. 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). 4: Educate Yourself.

Identity Theft 122

Identity Theft Passwords Password Management Social Engineering 122

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Recent spam campaigns used messages with malicious Word documents, or links to them, pretending to be an invoice, shipping information, COVID-19 information , resumes, financial documents, or scanned documents. Emotet joined the password-protected attachment bandwagon with a campaign starting Friday.

Government 142

Government Banking Advertising Malware 142

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2019

The malicious code also comes with a Terms of Service agreement that provides some additional insight, for example, the author specifies that HawkEye Reborn should only be used on systems with permission and forbid scanning the malware executables with antivirus software. ” reads the analysis published by Talos.

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Malware Antivirus Advertising Passwords 108

Webroot

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There are many steps you can take to ensure your identity isn’t compromised: Shredding bank statements Securing important documents Ensuring your passwords are effectively managed Investing in a quality antivirus for your devices. The same trusted antivirus but with the added bonus of identity protection.

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Identity Theft Antivirus Insurance Banking 111

Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

From important resumes and portfolios to personal documents, your digital footprint needs robust protection. Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft VPN Password Management Cyber threats 98

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

. “The main goal of the hackers was to completely compromise the IT infrastructure and steal confidential information, including documents from closed segments and mail correspondence of key federal executive authorities.” Group to download the collected data.

Computers and Electronics 140

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 140

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

However, these disasters can make you more vulnerable to identity theft, as critical documents and devices may be lost , stolen, or damaged, and the urgency of the situation often leads to lapses in security. During a disaster, keep documents and devices with you, use secure connections, and monitor your accounts for unusual activity.

Identity Theft 105

Identity Theft Scams Insurance VPN 105

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In classic social engineering attack, the phishing message presents a “one time username and password” to the victims and urges the user to click the “Login Right Here” button. Once provided the login credentials, the user will be informed of a pending refund and will be asked to download a document, print and sign it.

Phishing 108

Phishing Social Engineering Malware Advertising 108

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In addition, ensure that you have protected your Wi-Fi with a password to avoid other people connecting to it. Use an antivirus. You can save yourself from such a nightmare by protecting your computer with an antivirus. The antivirus works to block such malicious links and foreign elements from getting to your system.

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VPN Antivirus Internet Internet 133

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Most of the stolen files (50%+) were text files, some of them containing software logs, passwords, personal notes, and other sensitive information. Experts found over 650,000 Word documents and.pdf files in the archive. More than 1 million images have been stolen by the malware, including 696,000.png png and 224,000.jpg

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Malware Computers and Electronics Software Financial Services 128

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A smart decision is to give your Mac a regular scan to detect malware using tools that offer antivirus protection. Create a Strong Password Policy. According to research, 63% of data breaches happen due to stolen, lost, or weak passwords. You need to require your employees to use longer passwords of 15 characters at a minimum.

Computers and Electronics 120

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Data breaches Passwords 120

Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models. According to this cached document from Chinese business lookup service TianYanCha.com , Chuda also is a senior executive at six other companies.

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Mobile Technology Manufacturing Malware 274

Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

A search at the breach-tracking service Constella Intelligence on the phone number in Tkaner’s registration records — 7.9521020220 — brings up multiple official Russian government documents listing the number’s owner as Dmitri Yurievich Khoroshev. used the password 225948. and admin@stairwell.ru

Ransomware 296

Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability Malware 296

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

“The purpose of this document is to describe the operating mode used during these attacks and the associated compromise indicators, then to provide recommendations to limit the impact of this type of incident.” “ “The password database was leaked shortly before the attack. ” continues the alert.

Government 142

Government Ransomware Encryption Penetration Testing 142

Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

The Ukrainian Security Service shared indicators of compromise for this attack on the platform “MISP-UA” Below the recommendations by the CERT: Recommendations: Do not download encrypted archives or password archives from the Internet. The SEI EB is used by the Ukrainian government agencies to share documents.

Phishing 107

Phishing Government Antivirus Passwords 107

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Use Strong, Unique Passwords Weak passwords are easy for hackers to guess or crack, especially if they’re common or reused across multiple sites. When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. BitLocker for Windows and FileVault for Mac).

Identity Theft 131

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 131

Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Imagine if all of them had never taken place because the initial point of entry, a phished password, had been protected with MFA. Use of vendor-supplied default configurations or default usernames and passwords. Strong password policies are not implemented. Off the shelf hardware using default setups are a no go for business.

Phishing 144

Phishing Passwords Social Engineering VPN 144

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The malicious documents employed in this campaign used job postings from leading defense contractors as lures and installed a data gathering implant on a victim's system. It also has a list of recommended mitigations for handling Hidden Cobra threats: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines.

Energy and Utilities 95

Energy and Utilities Passwords Antivirus Firewall 95

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. When searching for the ransomware binary, we recommend looking for an EXE file in a folder which doesn’t typically contain executables, such as %temp% , Documents or Pictures.

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Ransomware Malware Encryption Antivirus 98

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Other than different antivirus and not allowing RDP connections to the internet they don’t seem to have put any additional safeguards in place. I am in the process of documenting the business financial impact to request a ‘credit’ at the same time as planning on bringing the system in house.”

Ransomware 261

Ransomware Backups Encryption Internet 261

SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

Troy Hunt and the FBI provided some recommendations for anyone that finds themselves in this collection of data: "Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Change your email account password. One way that Emotet was so effective was due to its ability to spread via Microsoft Word documents.

Banking 95

Banking Passwords Malware Password Management 95