SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated. 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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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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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a post to its Twitter/X account last month, Signum Capital warned that a fake profile pretending to be their employee Mr. Lee was trying to scam people on Telegram. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology. ” Image: SlowMist. Image: SlowMist.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.” Now this is in itself isn’t bad.

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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. The post Is your whole digital life protected?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Even if you’ve never been scammed before, you may know somebody who has. 2020 was a high-water mark for online scams and fraud. Not every scam is strictly about money. Here are five things to remember if you’ve been scammed. Run a complete antivirus/anti-malware scan and update software. Consumers lost $3.3

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

But according to information obtained by KrebsOnSecurity, it is equally likely Vrublevsky was arrested thanks to his propensity for carefully documenting the links between Russia’s state security services and the cybercriminal underground. The latest document in the hacked archive is dated April 2021.

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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.

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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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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The common acronym in nearly all of Saim Raza’s domains over the years — “FUD” — stands for “ F ully U n- D etectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Phishing scammers posing as customers are contacting live-chat support agents with phony issues or problems and tricking them into opening up malicious documents, according to an incident response expert who has observed a marked uptick in use of this tactic over the last two quarters. But this task isn’t necessarily so simple.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams.

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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.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. AI scams have become more sophisticated, making it harder to identify threats, and leaving more people vulnerable to fraud.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. To evoke a victim's curiosity, this document is claimed to contain important business information.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Protect yourself by shredding documents with any personal information, and, when possible, avoid sharing this information over the phone or via email. Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Additionally, consider using encrypted cloud storage services to store sensitive documents. Regularly check for updates to any software that doesn’t automatically update, including antivirus programs, firewalls, and other security tools. These scams can be highly convincing and are a common way for hackers to access your accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The extraordinarily high volume of threats is forcing vendors to include AI-based detection even in consumer antivirus products. Even though there are infinite strains of malware, there are only a handful of vectors, some of which include surfing the Web, phishing emails, Trojan downloads and portable document formats (PDFs).

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Nonetheless, their behavior is annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and the antivirus alerts users because, despite being legal, they often sneak onto the device without the user realizing. Set up a policy to control access to corporate assets, such as e-mail boxes, shared folders and online documents.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The email antivirus was triggered most frequently by email messages containing members of the Trojan.Win32.Agentb The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. Messages that imitated business email or notifications from major services offered to view a linked document or attached HTML page.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

More and more often, scam websites posing as large companies that promise huge cash prizes in return for completing a survey have begun setting out stricter criteria for those who want a chance to win. That’s why these e-mails would contain a link to a document, file, payment request, etc.,

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Tax documents such as W-2s and 1040s can be purchased for around $1.04, while Social Security numbers range from $0.19 Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

More than a decade ago, Malwarebytes revolutionized the antivirus industry by prioritizing the security of all individuals. Getting approved for a mortgage requires the exchange of several documents that reveal your salary and your employer. Creating a social media account requires handing over your full name and birthdate.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

There, it encrypts emails, documents, calendars, and contacts, depending on the type and purpose of the ransomware. The same is fair for any type of data in the cloud: documents, calendars, contacts, sites, presentations, etc. A user provides requested permissions This is the most critical step. This is what makes this ransomware 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. Document sanitization automatically removes document properties such as author, subject, status, etc. Employees are duped into clicking on malicious email attachments and links.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

At this point, the ransomware silently begins to encrypt critical user files on the local machine and mounted network drives, files like Word documents, PDFs, spreadsheets and more. Next, make sure all computers have up-to-date antivirus and malware scanners. Ransomware alert (image via isc.sans.edu).

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2024

Investment fraud and other scams often rely on creating a sense of urgency to scare people into making hasty decisions. Legitimate investment opportunities are transparent about the terms and conditions and will willingly document everything for your security against potential disputes.

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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. For example, an employer can require MFA for employees logging into company networks to access work documents. Malware and ransomware.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Hacking Identity thieves may even try to hack databases, such as institutions or government agencies, to steal your personal information, such as tax-related documents. For example, if you’re mailing or receiving tax documents, a thief could take them through your mailbox without your knowledge.

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Identity IQ

JULY 31, 2023

It is important to understand and stay up to date on current and all possible scams to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Strategies to Protect Yourself Keep Important Documents Safe First and foremost, keep any physical copies of personal information safe. As technology advances, criminals become more sophisticated.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

To pull off these scams, phishers purchase ads that appear to represent well-known companies, brands, and software. Alongside Google’s crackdown attempts, the cybersecurity community has undertaken the task of identifying these malicious sponsored links, documenting them, and reporting them to Google in the hopes that it removes them.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Email Hack Scams Dubai-based Exhibition Firms Client Roster Cheers Exhibition, a Dubai-based firm, was targeted in an elaborate phishing attack that took control of its email services and phished its client roster. The email directs victims to download antivirus software. Hackers could potentially have any of this data.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

The security controls include: Antivirus (AV): Scans for malware based on a database of known-malicious file signatures to provide basic defense against common attacks. Cybersecurity training : Educates employees regarding basic best practices to recognize attacks, avoid scams, and protect against breaches or data loss.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Additionally, securing internal documents with encrypted storage and using safe file-sharing platforms is crucial, especially when sharing externally. Insiders can severely impact organizations by leaking documents, secrets, and intellectual property, leading to competitive disadvantages, data loss, and financial and reputational damage.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The data can be anything: photos, videos, documents, emails, presentations. There are two ways phishing scams operate: The email/SMS contains a link leading to a scam website. Use antivirus. Yes, ransomware can seep into the system bypassing the antivirus, but it still raises your chances to be protected.

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Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

This has left the door open for cybercriminals to scam, steal, and otherwise exploit this lack of knowledge. They are designed to stay hidden on the victim’s system and often go undetected for years; vendors commonly advertise their miners’ detection rates by antivirus software. Make sure to keep your antivirus updated.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. A strong antivirus or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution protects the local machine against infection or even isolates a compromised local machine to protect the network. zip, etc.).

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