eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Implementing Security Measures Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to ClickFix attacks: Use updated security software: Ensure your antivirus and anti-malware programs are up-to-date. These tools can help detect and block malicious activities before compromising your system.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Permalink The post BSides Sofia 2023 – Cristian Cornea – Bypassing AntiVirus Using badUSB appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to BSides Sofia for publishing their presenter’s tremendous BSides Sofia 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

The threat actors go further by instructing victims to disable their antivirus programs , citing false positives, which only deepens the attackers foothold on the system. Educating employees about the dangers of disabling security software and scrutinizing unsolicited installation instructions is vital.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This highlights the importance of user education – training users to avoid clicking these phishing lures or preventing them from enabling macros from these attachments are proven in stopping malware in its tracks. Strategies for business continuity. Strategies for individuals.

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Webroot

JANUARY 24, 2022

Educate yourself. Use antivirus software. Ensure online activities like shopping and browsing are secure by investing in a reliable antivirus. Whether it’s taking the time to educate your staff, upgrading your antivirus solution or investing in a reliable backup provider, make cyber resilience a priority.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

And most of these issues erupted because of weak antivirus software, lowly secure internet connections, and the use of video meeting solutions such as Zoom that were sparsely protected and can easily be hacked. The post Work from Home leading to surge in Cyber Attacks in UK appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The number of people who use antivirus is too low. ” The next step, as usual, is education. ” The next step, as usual, is education.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

To date, combatting it involves upgrading antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) software, while educating users not to click on “suspicious” attachments or links. Phishing has been around for 20 years, and it will continue as long as there is money to be made. We’ve been failing miserably.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Here are a few other key takeaways regarding enterprise attitudes toward AI/ML: Understanding is growing – But more education is still required, so vendors must focus on benefits of AI/ML in terms of the bottom line and an enhanced security posture. Less than half use an antivirus or other security tool.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To protect against attacks like Credential Flusher, it is essential to adopt a series of security measures: Use updated antivirus software: Ensure that your security software is always up to date to detect and block the latest threats. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In 2023, major ransomware incidents targeted healthcare providers, educational institutions, and large corporations. The trend towards polymorphic malwaremalware that changes its code constantlyhas made it harder for traditional antivirus solutions to detect and block infections.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The ransomware was originally written in Go language and was employed in attacks aimed at healthcare and education sectors in countries like Thailand and Indonesia. “An emerging ransomware family, Agenda has recently been targeting critical sectors such as healthcare and education industries. AGENDA.THIAFBB.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date. 3. Install Antivirus Software: Utilize a reliable mobile security solution that can detect and prevent ransomware infections.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 22, 2023

The post The Human Factor: Why User Education is Critical in Preventing Cybersecurity Threats appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. The digital landscape is a vast minefield of evolving threats, and dangers lurk behind every unsuspecting click.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

And although it is a paid product, it serves as an extra layer of protection for users that aren’t the most educated or careful when it comes to practicing Safe Hex. Many security professionals stopped using antivirus many years ago, and more and more are doing so as native offerings from operating systems improve.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. Like other ransomware gangs, the group has developed a Linux encryptor to target VMware ESXi servers.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google Chromebook devices could rightly be called a game-changer for education. According to Google, 40 million students and educators were using Chromebook computers for learning as of last year. They made remote learning possible for thousands of students who otherwise could have been quarantined without connections to the classroom.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

When paired with the strong recommendation to use antivirus software at all times, NIST’s recommended prevention measures already cover two key areas of focus in a cyber resilience strategy: endpoint security and network protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Educate Yourself: Take the time to educate yourself about basic cybersecurity con-cepts and best practices. Employ Security Software: Install reputable antivirus and anti-malware software on all your devices. Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our team of IdentityIQ experts continuously monitors identity theft trends to ensure we’re providing the most up-to-date resources and education on identity theft and criminal scams. Educating yourself about identity theft, and knowing the best ways to help protect yourself, is an important part of the battle.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2020

Moth of the victims belongs to high-tech, wholesale and education sectors. We are also publishing our decryption soft; we also hope that, having the keys, antivirus companies will issue their own more user-friendly decryption tools.” ” reads the message published by the gang on GitHub.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It might cover protecting their IT systems, their business operations, or educating their staff. It’s an affordable way for businesses to gain expert insights and improve their cybersecurity posture in a way that’s appropriate to their business. Who can apply for the Cyber Security Review Grant?

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Vipre

MAY 5, 2021

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 instance, failing to educate users on the dangers of phishing amounts to business malpractice. Fending off ransomware attacks requires a multilayered strategy.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Educate and Train Employees Regular training sessions on cybersecurity are crucial for keeping your organisation safe. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats. Antivirus software: It detects and removes malware, providing an added layer of security for your devices.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Relying on exhaustive lists of threats, as seen in antivirus and intrusion detection systems, is impractical. Educating users: an ineffective strategy While educating end-users about security seems logical, empirical evidence suggests it is an uphill battle.

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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. Educate users that ransomware very often succeeds only when a user opens Office file attachment sent via email and manually enables Macros.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

As per the report, the industries that were majorly targeted include retail, technology, financial, public and healthcare sector along with education and energy. Legal, Real Estate and transportation and business service accounts remain in the second place on the list.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Here are some of the ways companies can protect themselves from ransomware attacks: Update software: One of the best defenses against ransomware is regularly updating software, especially antivirus software installed on the computer. Educating employees: Security on the computer starts with the employees.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2019

Despite billions of dollars spent on the latest, greatest antivirus suites, firewalls and intrusion detection systems, enterprises continue to suffer breaches that can be traced back to the actions of a single, unsuspecting employee.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Maintaining user education: Provide constant security awareness training to end users so they may spot potential dangers, report occurrences, and successfully avoid cyber assaults. EDR vs Other Security Solutions EDR works smoothly with various security tools, including EPP, antivirus, SIEM, and MDR. This is where EDR steps in.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Educate Your Employees. Educating your workforce is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward protecting your business environment. A smart decision is to give your Mac a regular scan to detect malware using tools that offer antivirus protection. Wondering how your business can avoid being a victim of a cyber-attack?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Requirement 5: It is no longer sufficient to just have standard antivirus software. This requirement now specifically calls for anti-malware to be in place, necessitating a strong antivirus solution with malware protection or EDR/MDR/XDR solution. Follow Tyler Reguly on Twitter. The post The Five-Step PCI DSS 4.0

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CSO Magazine

JULY 20, 2022

Because many of these attacks come via email, but not necessarily as email attachments, evaluate whether your phishing protection and user education are appropriate. I’ve seen many a phishing lure come in via web links, pretend cloud services, and other techniques that bypass traditional antivirus and file filtering.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Interestingly, while many people have taken steps to protect their personal data—such as using VPNs, password managers, and antivirus software—workplace privacy protection is lagging. Two-thirds of respondents expressed concern about AI systems collecting and misusing personal data.

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