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Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
Malware, virus, Trojan and spyware protection and removal News
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May 28, 2020
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Supply chain attack hits 26 open source projects on GitHub
Threat actors conducted an unprecedented supply chain attack by using malware known as Octopus Scanner to create backdoors in open source projects, which were uploaded to GitHub.
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May 26, 2020
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Mandiant dishes on notorious Maze ransomware group
Mandiant threat researchers navigate the tools, tactics and procedures of the Maze ransomware group, which has become notorious for "shaming" victims with stolen data.
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May 22, 2020
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Ragnar Locker ransomware attack hides inside virtual machine
Threat actors have developed a new type of attack method by hiding Ragnar Locker ransomware inside a virtual machine to avoid detection.
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May 18, 2020
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Texas struck by two ransomware attacks in one week
The Texas Department of Transportation was hit with a ransomware attack last Thursday, marking the second ransomware incident on a state agency in less than a week.
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keylogger (keystroke logger or system monitor)
A keylogger, sometimes called a keystroke logger or system monitor, is a type of surveillance technology used to monitor and record each keystroke typed on a specific computer's keyboard. Continue Reading
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How does antimalware software work and what are the detection types?
Virus detection techniques used by antimalware tools can be a huge boost to enterprise cybersecurity programs. Learn how antimalware software works and its benefits in this tip. Continue Reading
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spyware
Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without the end user's knowledge. Continue Reading
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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Is VPN split tunneling worth the security risks?
Enabling VPN split tunneling may increase speed and decrease bandwidth use and costs, but it also increases the number of security vulnerabilities faced. Continue Reading
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Bot management drives ethical data use, curbs image scraping
Bot management tools can help enterprises combat bad bots, prevent web and image scraping, and ensure ethical data use -- all while maintaining a positive end-user experience. Continue Reading
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ransomware
Ransomware is a subset of malware in which the data on a victim's computer is locked -- typically by encryption -- and payment is demanded before the ransomed data is decrypted and access is returned to the victim. Continue Reading
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Use and protect backup against COVID-19-related cybercrime
Be aware of innovative cyberattacks connected to the new coronavirus. Improve data safety with these backup best practices that can serve as a foundation of response preparation. Continue Reading
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What is shellcode and how is it used?
Shellcode is a set of instructions that executes a command in software to take control of or exploit a compromised machine. Read up on the malware term and how to mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity puts managed services industry at a crossroads
MSP software vendor ConnectWise's annual IT Nation Connect event revealed the pressures managed service providers are under to transition to advanced cybersecurity. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Malware, virus, Trojan and spyware protection and removal Issues
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How to protect the network from ransomware in 5 steps
Stronger network security could be the key to preventing a ransomware infection. Follow these five steps to protect your network from ransomware. Continue Reading
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How to create a ransomware incident response plan
The increase in recent attacks makes clear the need for a ransomware incident response plan. Here's how to limit the effect of such attacks, as well as what to do if infected. Continue Reading
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Prevent spyware through user awareness and technical controls
Find out how to protect devices from spyware and educate users to avoid the most common traps from which spyware infections might come, including phishing attacks and rogue apps. Continue Reading