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Are You Vulnerable To Ransomware? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Vipre

If all you’ve done so far is to rely on antivirus scans and the good sense of your users to not click on suspicious emails, you’re doing the minimum. For more information about how to build a comprehensive, layered security strategy check out our ebook, “ SMBs Under Attack eBook ”. Download: SMBs Under Attack eBook.

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"Free" Evil Dead Rise movie scam lurks in Amazon listings

Malwarebytes

In testing, we saw a program claiming to offer all manner of media downloads: In another test, we were directed to an odd payment page: I say odd, because the URL contains the word “antivirus”, which would suggest you’re potentially signing up for a security service of some kind. Beware of "empty" content.

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Bad Luck: BlackCat Ransomware Bulletin

Security Boulevard

It targets Active Directory to spread via GPO, primarily working with Windows administrative tools for spread, outside connection, and disabling security features like antivirus. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Why Cybersecurity Strategy Must Start With Identity

Duo's Security Blog

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. To learn more about building a comprehensive identity security program, learn more in our ebook Building an Identity Security Program.

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Endpoint security for Mac: 3 best practices

Malwarebytes

Since 2009, Apple has included a built-in antivirus (AV) technology called XProtect on all Macs — and while it’s fairly good, there are a lot of threats that it doesn’t detect (that a third-party would ). You can’t rely on the built-in antivirus that’s in Mac OS to do the job,” Reed says.

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How to Stop Phishing Attacks with Protective DNS

Security Boulevard

Further Reading HYAS Protect Protective DNS Guide to Protective DNS Security Protective DNS eBook AV-TEST evaluation of HYAS Protect Want to talk to an expert to learn more about Protective DNS? Contact us today to find out what HYAS security solutions can do for your organization.

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An interview with cyber threat hunter Hiep Hinh

Malwarebytes

“Threat hunting is used to find threats that aren’t caught by antivirus or your other defenses. Get the eBook : Is MDR right for my business? It can be very overwhelming to jump into an environment with thousands of endpoints and separate malicious and benign activity. “It's easy to go after low hanging fruit.