The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

No one in cybersecurity refers to “antivirus” protection any more. since the nascent days of the antivirus market, I find in fascinating that the top dozen or so antivirus players have all managed to remain in the game. In the early days, antivirus suites were threat-centric and device-centric.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns. Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. SecurityAffairs – malware, Coronavirus).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Norton 360 and McAfee Total Protection are device and user security solutions that focus on antivirus but also offer additional features like VPNs. 5 Customer support: 5/5 Norton Antivirus and Norton 360 are antivirus and security plans for consumers to protect up to 10 devices, including phones and tablets. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2022

McAfee- Operating from California, the company offers security solutions that help safeguard clouds, endpoints, computers, and networks from malware, viruses, and other potential cyber threats. Avast- Avast CloudCare solution that protects data, devices, and users is a hit in the enterprise sector and its antivirus solutions are free.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Keeping your Mac safe from malicious threats is increasingly important as cyberattacks become more sophisticated and prevalent. With malware increasingly targeting macOS, many users wonder how to protect their devices best. This guide will explore the essential tools to help you secure your Mac against malware threats.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Endpoint security software is designed to detect, avert, and eradicate malware on endpoint devices like desktop computers, laptops, network servers, and mobile phones. Key features of endpoint security solutions include: The ability to identify the type of malware attacking an endpoint. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Malwarebytes and Bitdefender are two of the most recognized names in the cybersecurity market for the latest antivirus software, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and endpoint protection platforms ( EPP ). Malwarebytes EPP solution provides advanced malware detection and endpoint protection for organizations small and large.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Group-IB, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company: ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019 , detected and analyzed by Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB), with Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. Another trend was disguising malware in emails.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Evasive action : Always scrutinize email addresses, double-check with senders through alternative channels, and use email filtering tools to detect these stealthy phantoms. Vampire malware: draining systems dry This malware creeps in undetected, draining resources and stealing data in the dark.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

However, while companies struggle to stay ahead of emerging threats, there are several tools and approaches they can adopt to bolster their cybersecurity strategies. A Dynamic, Complex Threat Landscape Today’s cyber threat landscape is characterized by its dynamic and complex nature.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Distribution of detected mobile malware by type. Verdict. %*.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

In November 2021, AT&T Alien Labs™ first published research on our discovery of new malware written in the open-source programming language Golang. The team named this malware “BotenaGo.” Key takeaways: BotenaGo malware source code is now available to any malicious hacker or malware developer.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Phishing , general malware , and Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks are more common. EDR is a centralized management tool for endpoints (laptops, mobile devices, servers and even IoT devices for some products), used to manage and respond to threats on an organization’s devices. Understand the Many Facets of Security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Antivirus protection isn’t enough to protect against today’s advanced threats. To fill this gap and aid in the analysis, detection, and testing of malware, sandboxing is widely used to give organizations the setting, isolation, and security tools needed to preserve the integrity of the host network. Time to detection.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Monitoring the deployment: Ensure that you continuously monitor the system, run penetration tests, and verify that your solution detects and effectively responds to any type of threat. Continuously updating the solution: Update the EDR software regularly to detect new threats and stop attacks from other malware variants.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In this article, we are going learn what is malware, how many types of malware and how to do analysis on malware. In today’s digital landscape, the threat of malware is ever-present. As defenders of cyberspace, we continuously strive to outsmart these threats. Top 10 Opensource Tools for Malware analysis 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Endpoint detection and response tools address the different ways through which threat actors use endpoints in making their way into enterprise networks and IT resources.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2023

Attackers are increasingly using OneNote documents to distribute malware, due to the heightened security measures against macro-based attacks and the widespread adoption and popularity of the platform. Key Takeaways: Threat actors are increasingly using Microsoft OneNote documents to deliver malware via phishing emails.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to provide statistical data. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. Mobile threat statistics. Top 20 mobile malware programs.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Malware Traits of Blackcat Ransomware. This can provide some better reliability, and it can make subverting detection mechanisms and targeting multiple operating systems easier, as Rust is cross-platform. This malware, after successfully gaining access to the target machine, beacons back data on the victim machine (host UUID).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

If May’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) MITRE evaluations weren’t proof enough, Cynet’s flagship platform – also featuring XDR and MDR capabilities – continues to receive industry recognition. Cynet 360 is the all-in-one platform for Cynet’s threat detection and response (DR) technology for networks in need of advanced protection.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. million mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

AT&T Alien Labs™ has found new malware written in the open source programming language Golang. The malware creates a backdoor and waits to either receive a target to attack from a remote operator through port 19412 or from another related module running on the same machine. VirusTotal scanning results of BotenaGo malware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2020

They provide reliable protection against malware and, when combined with relevant policies, regular updates, and employee cyberhygiene, they can shield a business from a majority of cyber-risks. Detecting an exploit or trojan that explicitly runs on a device is not a problem for an antivirus solution.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To explore these scams, we used a dedicated computer, segmented from the rest of the network, and leveraged Cisco Secure Malware Analytics to safely open the emails before clicking on links or opening attachments. According to Cisco Umbrella , many of the sites asking for credit card details are known phishing sites, or worse, host malware.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EDR is a category of tools designed to continuously monitor the intricate web of cyber threats on endpoints across a network. The Origins of EDR The term “Endpoint Detection and Response” found its roots in the need for a comprehensive solution beyond traditional antivirus measures.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats, advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. A number of solutions may be needed to protect against all of these threats. but where it shines is its detection capabilities.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2020

Interestingly, the threat actors likely didn’t have a clear plan on what to do with the compromised networks. For instance, to disable built-in antivirus software, the attackers used Defender Control and Your Uninstaller. Once they established the RDP connection, they decide on which tools to deploy to move laterally.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Email is typically the channel through which ransomware and malware are unleashed upon the enterprise. A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. Phishing scams use it to compromise networks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

The Rapid7 Insight Platform gives you a broad spectrum of solutions for cloud security, vulnerability risk management, threat detection and response, and threat intelligence. It needs to be maintained for various types of cyber threats like Ransomware, Malware, Social Engineering, and Phishing. Visit website.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Protect against malware and ransomware. Since endpoints are the biggest entry point for breaches , businesses need to make sure they are protected with comprehensive endpoint security that includes next generation antivirus, endpoint protection, and endpoint detection and response. Don’t overlook mobile security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Lastly, smart cryptocurrency defense relies on using good quality cybersecurity tools on any device where you are dealing with your cryptocurrency sales, with a firewall and antivirus as a minimum. Updates are a crucial factor in any effective anti-malware system. Staying ahead.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The cybersecurity world has been abuzz with news of a new Linux variant of FASTCash, a sophisticated malware targeting the banking sector. This new variant, designed to exploit Linux systems, signals a significant evolution in malware capabilities, highlighting the urgent need for robust defenses.

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