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Credit to Author: Jay Abdallah| Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:00:19 +0000
People play the most important role in security, there is no doubt, but here are some ways to keep people informed and be a strong part of a company’s security… Read more »
The post Making Workers a Strong Security Asset appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:00:05 +0000
There has been an increase in free versions of programs that purport to scan computers for various errors, and then use alarming, coercive messages to scare customers into buying a premium version of the same program. The paid version of these programs, usually called cleaner or optimizer applications, purportedly fixes the problems discovered by the
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000
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| In our 2017 State of Malware report, we examined attack methods, malware developments, and distribution techniques used by cybercriminals over the last 12 months. Categories: Tags: 2017 State of Malware Reportbanking Trojanscrypto minerscryptominingcybercrime tactics and techniquescybersecurityddosIoTmalwareransomwareState of Malwarestate of malware report |
The post Presenting: Malwarebytes Labs 2017 State of Malware Report appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:00:21 +0000
Attackers are determined to circumvent security defenses using increasingly sophisticated techniques. Fileless malware boosts the stealth and effectiveness of an attack, and two of last years major ransomware outbreaks (Petya and WannaCry) used fileless techniques as part of their kill chains. The idea behind fileless malware is simple: If tools already exist on a device
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:53:06 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from January 15 to January 21, featuring the culprit behind the false Hawaii missile alarm, New Year’s cybersecurity resolutions, Mega Millions scams, and more. Categories: Tags: BArk CaracalBlackWalletcybersecurityGhostTeam adwareHeaven’s GateSatori malwarewifi |
The post A week in security (January 15 – January 21) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000
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| It’s no surprise that our resolutions are usually about health, finances, relationships, and self-improvement. As all of us live digital lives, too, why not think up cybersecurity New Year’s resolution that concern our online health and safety? Categories: Tags: cybercybersecuritycybersecurity resolutionsHTTPSnew year’s resolutiontwo-factor authentication |
The post Cybersecurity New Year’s resolutions, you say? Why not. appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:00:31 +0000
Adopting reliable attack methods and techniques borrowed from more evolved threat types, ransomware attained new levels of reach and damage in 2017. The following trends characterize the ransomware narrative in the past year: Three global outbreaks showed the force of ransomware in making real-world impact, affecting corporate networks and bringing down critical services like hospitals,
Read MoreCredit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:58:06 +0000
Windows Defender Antivirus uses a layered approach to protection: tiers of advanced automation and machine learning models evaluate files in order to reach a verdict on suspected malware. While Windows Defender AV detects a vast majority of new malware files at first sight, we always strive to further close the gap between malware release and
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