eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Rootkit scanning solutions are best suited for personal devices and programs, while antimalware, antivirus, EDR, and XDR tend to be more effective at identifying and responding to malware on a business scale.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

Other key features, such as identity theft insurance of up to $1 million , antivirus and VPN software, dark web monitoring, and more, create a robust protection package to help keep you defended from threats to your online safety.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 4, 2024

With features like 24/7 credit monitoring with real-time alerts , identity theft insurance of up to $1 million underwritten by AIG, full access to VPN and antivirus software on multiple devices, family protection plans, and more, IdentityIQ offers the best protection available.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

US agencies warn that groups employed DarkSide ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations across various Critical Infrastructure sectors, including manufacturing, legal, insurance, healthcare, and energy. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

As a result, many organizations are shifting away from cyber insurance and adopting layered defenses in an effort to achieve cyber resilience. But this year also saw the onset of the triple extortion method – with this type of attack, hackers threaten to steal your data, leak it and then also execute DDoS attack if you don’t pay up.

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Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are some common examples: Health data : Information stored in a patient portal, online pharmacy, or health insurance website. Use a virtual private network, or VPN : Encrypt your internet connection to protect your data. A product like Webroot offers a variety of antivirus solutions to keep your data safe.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To secure them, make sure your devices are up to date with antivirus software and are password-protected. Avoid using public Wi-Fi to access sensitive information—as these networks are often unsecured—or use a VPN to hide your identity and stay anonymous. Do you want to make identity protection even easier? Discover Webroot.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

IdentityIQ identity theft protection offers top-of-the-line security through a complete suite of safety features, such as 24/7 credit monitoring and fraud alerts, identity theft insurance of up to $1 million underwritten by AIG, full access to a VPN and antivirus software on multiple devices, and more.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With IdentityIQ, you can have peace of mind knowing your personal information is safeguarded by a suite of features such as a built-in VPN and antivirus software , identity theft insurance of up to $1 million underwritten by AIG, and 24/7 credit monitoring, internet monitoring, and dark web monitoring with real-time alerts.

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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. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

VPN and antivirus software: Your devices stay protected with full access to a secure virtual private network (VPN) and antivirus software. Look for features such as dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance, and data breach notifications. Look for introductory offers or discounts to maximize your savings.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. This is likely because threat actors perceive US-based organizations to be more financially capable of paying ransoms due to well-developed cyber insurance.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

All organizations should at least deploy basic security tools to monitor endpoints and secure access points, such as: Antivirus (AV) : Provides the most basic malware protection on the endpoint to block known malicious software and protect against basic attacks. 20% of employee time is spent on company networks.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Firewalls act as a barrier between your personal device and external threats, while antivirus software detects and removes malicious software before it can cause harm. Antivirus software scans your system for malicious files and removes them before they can cause harm.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2024

Valuable tools like 24/7 credit report monitoring with real-time alerts, identity theft insurance of up to $1 million underwritten by AIG, and antivirus and VPN software help provide the peace of mind you need to invest and pursue financial freedom.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks without also protecting your data by using a virtual private network (VPN). Use secure websites and be wary of sharing information on public platforms. IdentityIQ can help add an extra layer of security by monitoring your personal information 24/7 across the internet, the dark web , and your credit reports.

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McAfee

APRIL 12, 2021

Insurance apps. Car insurance companies have found a way to use technology by offering discounts to clients who allow them to collect personal information and share location data. Insurance companies claim that their phone tracker apps collect data to reward good behavior and avoid accidents. .

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The invaluable benefits of IdentityIQ , such as credit report monitoring , VPN and antivirus software, identity theft insurance, and more, can help you stay protected from potential scammers and ensure that your generosity goes where it belongs – to the charities and causes you care about.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

IdentityIQ members reap the benefits of credit monitoring with real-time alerts, dark web and internet monitoring , VPN and antivirus software , identity theft insurance of up to $1 million underwritten by AIG, stolen identity restoration support, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Satori DataSecOps 2021 Private BluBracket Software supply chain 2021 Private Cape Privacy Data security 2021 Private ZecOps Digital forensics 2019 Private SecurityScorecard Risk ratings 2017 Private Carbon Black Security software 2015 Acquired: VMware AVG Antivirus software 2015 Acquired: Avast. ForgePoint Capital.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. This is likely because threat actors perceive US-based organizations to be more financially capable of paying ransoms due to well-developed cyber insurance.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2025

TotalAV is an antivirus product with a virtual private network (VPN) solution and other traditional antivirus and personal security features. Surfshark is primarily a VPN, with plenty of other browsing and identity protection features. 5 TotalAV is an antivirus product with basic VPN functionality.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

The leaked chats show that the Conti group — which fluctuated in size from 65 to more than 100 employees — budgeted several thousand dollars each month to pay for a slew of security and antivirus tools. For now, take a look at the documents and see if there is insurance and bank statements.”

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