eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Microsoft Defender (previously called Windows Defender) and McAfee are device security solutions designed to protect devices from viruses, malware, and security threats. Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. 5 Pricing: 5/5 Core features: 3.5/5 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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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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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Start with smart passwords. Every program you use should have a strong password that utilises a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters, and every password you use should be unique. The next step in setting up your security fortress is installing software that will keep cybercriminals at bay.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

.” In December, SafeBreach Labs researcher Or Yair discovered zero-day vulnerabilities in several EDR and antivirus tools, while in October, the BlackByte ransomware group was found to be actively exploiting a known driver vulnerability to bypass EDR protections.

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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. Monitoring your network can help you detect any suspicious activity.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

“They exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.” ” reads the post published by Microsoft. ” continues Microsoft.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

From keeping tabs on your enterprise devices, data, and apps to securing those endpoints against threats and attacks, Desktop Central ticks all the boxes of a unified endpoint management solution. It also includes advanced features such as SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) and the company's security architecture has never been hacked.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Use a unique password and login details: Make sure your banking login details are different from your other online portals or services; it is much safer to have a different password for your bank if a hacker gains access to your device. Using a fingerprint or Face ID login is much safer than the traditional username and password.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Environment validation It then checks for processes from popular antivirus tools such as Avast ( avastui.exe ), Bitdefender ( bdagent.exe ), and Kaspersky ( avp.exe ). This communication is typically performed over HTTP or HTTPS, often disguised as legitimate traffic to avoid detection by network security monitoring tools.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

British antimalware and network security vendor Sophos refers to this new tactic as “automated, active attacks.” Sophos Senior Security Advisor John Shier broke it down for me. Once they were inside, they would turn off your antivirus software and the software responsible for online backups. We met at Black Hat 2019.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

” There are numerous stages within this infection chain that could have been stopped with properly layered defenses on the email and network security stack. ” The Astaroth Trojan was first spotted by security firm Cofense in late 2018 when it was involved in a campaign targeting Europe and Brazil.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

The attackers used a new cryptor to obfuscate the malware code they hid in seemingly legitimate files and evade detection from antivirus software. First, it provides a plausible excuse to urge users to disable their antivirus software, since that is often the first step to installing a cheating mod.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Receive unexpected password reset notifications: Identify unrequested password reset messages as potential evidence of exploited access. Receive security software alerts: Inspect any antivirus or security software alerts regarding detected network threats or suspicious activities in your browser.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. Network Security : Monitor network ports, protocols, and services by activating security settings on network infrastructure devices such as firewalls and routers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Yiling He of China’s Zhejiang University and Yu Chen of Tencent Security’s Xuanwu Lab are calling the attack BrutePrint , which they say can be used to hijack fingerprint images. “We hope this work can inspire the community to improve SFA security.” And the attack is cheap to carry out.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

Secure your networks and databases One of the most important steps in protecting your company from cyber attacks is securing your networks and databases. A secure network starts with a strong password policy. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

Offers management, control, and security for any and all desktops, laptops, servers, virtual machines, and mobile devices. See the Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions and the Best Antivirus Software. Barracuda includes access to a fully staffed security operations center to address the latest threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. A surprising 91.5

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Beyond the technology, cybersecurity also involves policies and protocols for user behavior, incident response plans, and security training for employees to ensure a robust defense against external and internal threats. Weak Passwords Weak or reused passwords are easy targets for hackers employing brute-force attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Authentication processes validate identities of individuals and devices that attempt to connect to the network. For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

An unethical hacker can use many techniques and tools to breach your computer or device’s network security.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Consider adopting network security measures like intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) to identify and prevent harmful traffic from reaching your RocketMQ server. It permits certain file actions to proceed unnoticed since it operates at a lower altitude range than antivirus filters.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Thanks to its extensive network of servers in different countries, users may easily circumvent geo-restrictions and access material regardless of location. Learn about some of the most common types of network security protections , how they work, and the top products and services to consider in each category.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This separation reduces the risk of lateral movement by attackers and protects critical control systems from broader network threats. For insights into network security threats and strategies to mitigate them, you can refer to this network security threats guide.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Protect the credentials to these systems in a password manager or credential vault (such as Azure Key Vault or AWS Secrets Manager). Likewise, keep your credentials for your cloud backup solutions in your key vault, not in some password file on your IT share. Tighten up password policies, SMB signing, certificate requirements, etc.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Weak Passwords and Password Reuse One of the most common ways attackers get in is by exploiting weak passwords and password reuse. Weak passwords —like short, simple, or common ones—are easy to guess or crack using brute force attacks. Prevention Strategies for Unauthorized Network Access 1.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

After cleaning all remnants of the attack from the network, security experts recommended password resets for all privileged, non-privileged, and service accounts, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN and email access. The business followed most of the recommendations for password resets but failed to implement 2FA.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Network Security: Network security is the practice of securing a computer network from unauthorized access or attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

. “To successfully forge a signature, HookSignTool and FuckCertVerifyTimeValidity require a non-revoked code signing certificate that expired or was issued before July 29, 2015, along with the private key and password,” Neal wrote. “Customers just have to research how they work and enable them.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. As noted, consistent updating of network software is critical. Today, anti-ransomware tools play a vital role in any network. Update Anti-Ransomware Software.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Security Qualifications Portnox hosts their services within Microsoft’s Azure and shares the inherent storage and physical access certifications achieved by Microsoft.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Endpoint Security To prevent, identify, and respond to assaults, endpoint security solutions employ a variety of methods, including antivirus software , firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and behavior monitoring. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

4 Types of Cloud Database Security Each type of cloud database security — network security, access management, threat protection, and information protection — ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It causes downtime and loss of service.

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