Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2023

Does waking up each morning to an earful about the latest cyber disasters leave you worried about your personal security? With all ransomware attacks, identity theft scams, and countries hacking one another, it's enough to make anyone wonder… How about starting off with a cup of clarity instead?

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Personal Security Identity Theft Scams Ransomware 111

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2022

KG is a German multinational software company best known for their Avira Free Security (a.k.a. In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. Avira Free Antivirus). In January 2021, Avira was acquired by Tempe, Ariz.-based based NortonLifeLock Inc.,

Antivirus 363

Antivirus Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Software 363

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. But many Norton users complain the mining program is difficult to remove, and reactions from longtime customers have ranged from unease and disbelief to, “Dude, where’s my crypto?” ” Norton 360 is owned by Tempe, Ariz.-based

Cryptocurrency 354

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Antivirus Identity Theft 354

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Browser Guard adds an extra layer to your personal security, on top of your antivirus or firewall. It’s the world’s first browser extension to do this, while at the same time identifying and stopping tech support scams.

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Identity Theft Insurance VPN Mobile 120

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

VPN subscriptions surge every time there’s a Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal or a headline-grabbing identity theft caper, like the unemployment payments hacks that swept across the U.S. The leading B2C VPNs all recognize this and have begun promoting the use of personal VPNs as, essentially, a DIY security tool.

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B2C VPN Marketing Antivirus 214

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

It has Terms of Service that include: You may only use this service for your own personal security and research. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. But it does nothing to enforce that restriction.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Internet 137

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This scam cleverly manipulates trust and the routine nature of order confirmations to breach personal security. Expect AI to be used in creating highly convincing spam emails, including deepfakes and personalized phishing attempts, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between legitimate and malicious communications.

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Phishing Identity Theft Scams Malware 138