The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Related: The coming of ubiquitous passwordless access. LW: Anything else?

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

What began as antivirus product has expanded into a comprehensive portfolio to secure your entire digital life. Introducing Webroot Total Protection: Comprehensive security for the modern world When you think about cybersecurity, you probably think of antivirus protectionand rightly so. But as technology advances, so do the threats.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

An ongoing Google ads malvertising campaign is spreading malware installers that leverage KoiVM virtualization technology to evade detection when installing the Formbook data stealer. [.]

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Ask your employees to use a VPN , antivirus and other necessary tools to ensure digital privacy. The post CEO-Level Guide to Prevent Data Hacking Technologies & Incidents appeared first on Security Affairs. Frequently review your asset inventory to monitor what needs to be decommissioned. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

com via Domaintools.com shows the domain was assigned in 2015 to a company called “ Shanghai Blazefire Network Technology Co. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models. Research on blazefire[.]com com , buydudu[.]com

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That investigation detailed how the 38-year-old Shefel adopted the nickname Rescator while working as vice president of payments at ChronoPay , a Russian financial company that paid spammers to advertise fake antivirus scams, male enhancement drugs and knockoff pharmaceuticals. “I’m also godfather of his second son.”

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JULY 30, 2024

Tap and pay technology has completely changed the way we do transactions. Discover the Hidden Dangers of Tap and Pay Technology appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. Imagine making a payment just by. The post Is Your Money Safe?

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Since Friday, Windows users have reported problems with the operating system freezing shortly after booting, an issue linked to a faulty update for Avira's security software. [.]

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the increasing reliance on digital technologies for operational efficiency, this sector has become a prime target for sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

These two software are currently unknown to most if not all antivirus companies.” “FUD” in the ad above refers to software and download links that are “Fully UnDetectable” as suspicious or malicious by all antivirus software. The Exe Clean service made malware look like goodware to antivirus products.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Studies show that CSO readers are most likely to know that endpoint protection is the modern iteration of the antivirus tools of previous generations. Antivirus, more appropriately known as antimalware, has matured significantly since the days of dedicated antivirus servers, daily signature updates, and manually managed policies.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Employ real-time antivirus scanning. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated. Real-time antivirus scanning enhances the security of investor data by providing immediate protection against known and emerging threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Technology advancements have made it relatively easy for many employees to carry out their regular job duties from the comfort of their home. Use antivirus software. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware. Secure home router.

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SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

This technology is used in various utilities, including ones for bypassing blocks and restrictions of access to resources worldwide. This technique is used to hinder automatic analysis by antivirus solutions and sandboxes. Gaining persistence in the system.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2022

The survey also found that just six percent or less of respondent’s information technology budgets were devoted to cybersecurity, although roughly 60 percent of respondents said their cybersecurity budgets would increase in 2022.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies. Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The United States government's continuing disagreement with the Chinese company Huawei underscores a much larger problem with computer technologies in general: We have no choice but to trust them completely, and it's impossible to verify that they're trustworthy. and other technologies to make decisions without human intervention.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. Enterprises that embrace IoT technologies to enhance end-user and employee experiences are likely to turn to MSS providers for quick and effective security […].

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. That will likely require technology licensing arrangements for some time to come. Those features are even trickling down to the consumer market.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Keep your antivirus up to date: Any decent antivirus program needs to be updated regularly to keep ahead of new viruses and malware. If you start receiving large volumes of spam to johndoe+storename@example.com , you’ll know the business that’s sharing your email address — or that it’s been breached.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

Our conclusions remain broadly the same as in 2012:it would be economically rational to spend less in anticipation of cybercrime (on antivirus, firewalls, etc.) Bottom line: the technology has changed a lot since 2012, but the economic considerations remain unchanged. and more on response. Criminals largely act with impunity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The vulnerability impacts Windows OS, Positive Technologies Dmitriy Zuzlov reported the issue to ESET. ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS 7.0 – 7.5.50.0 ” reads the advisory. “ESET fixed the issue in the Cleaner module 1251, which was distributed automatically to ESET customers along with Detection engine updates. .”

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 15, 2022

Security endpoint protection vendor Webroot has filed a patent infringement complaint against competitor Trend Micro accusing it of implementing patented technology in its security software and systems without authorization. To read this article in full, please click here

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Okta notes that a large number of the exposed accounts belong to Okta administrators — IT people responsible for integrating Okta’s authentication technology inside customer environments — and that these individuals should be on guard for targeted phishing attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 11, 2020

Trend Micro has evolved from one of the earliest suppliers of antivirus suites to a provider of a broad platform of systems to help individuals and organizations reduce cyber exposures. Cyber hygiene basics revolve around aligning people, processes and technologies to adopt a security-first mindset. We met at RSA 2020 in San Francisco.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 16, 2022

SIEM software (pronounced ‘sim’; the ‘e’ is silent) collects and aggregates log and event data generated throughout the organization’s technology infrastructure, from host systems and applications to network and security devices such as firewalls and antivirus filters.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 14, 2024

Once upon a time, keeping your IT environment secure largely required passwords, firewalls, and antivirus. In the last decade, cybersecurity has come a long way.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

com via Domaintools.com shows the domain was assigned in 2015 to a company called “ Shanghai Blazefire Network Technology Co. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models. Research on blazefire[.]com com , buydudu[.]com

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Companies need to invest in emerging technology to bring digital and physical worlds closer. For many modern organizations that depend on digital technology, the default-working mode is remote-first. Appropriate technology tools must support remote working to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 16, 2023

CI/CD service CircleCI said the “sophisticated attack” occurred on December 16, 2022, and its antivirus software could not detect the malware. According to CircleCI’s chief technology officer, Rob […].

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. Chipmaker NVIDIA says a cyberattack led to theft of information on more than 71,000 employees.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Doug then messaged the Mr. Lee account on Telegram, who said there was some kind of technology issue with the video platform, and that their IT people suggested using a different meeting link. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology. “We are actively working on fixing these problems.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

With growing dependence on technology, concerns about privacy are more relevant than ever. Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption help safeguard information. However, as technology evolves, certain cybersecurity measures can result in tracking users, depending on the environment and the tools deployed.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Heimdal in partnership with Microsoft is addressing the needs of our customers and managed service providers through an advanced Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) upgrade. By leveraging Microsoft Defender and enhancing it with Heimdal Extended Threat Protection (XTP), our customers are shielded from evolving security threats.

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SecureList

APRIL 8, 2025

If not, the script checks for processes associated with antivirus software, security solutions, virtual environments, and research tools. The message contains system information, the infected device’s external IP address and country, CPU name, operating system, installed antivirus, username, and computer name.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Yet, technology alone isn’t all that’s required. Here are three fundaments to get you, and others over whom you have influence, on the right path: Use antivirus. Worldwide spending on information security products and services rose to $114 billion in 2018, up from $102 billion in 2017, an increase of 12.4

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