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Best antivirus software: 13 top tools
These top-ranking Windows 10 client antivirus products were tested on three primary criteria: protection, performance and usability.
Magecart-related arrests made in Indonesia
The three individuals arrested represent only a small portion of the Magecart web-skimming group, but the investigation is ongoing.
What is cryptojacking? How to prevent, detect, and recover from it
Criminals are using ransomware-like tactics and poisoned websites to get your employees’ computers to mine cryptocurrencies. Here’s what you can do to stop it.
Macy’s breach is a game-changing Magecart attack
The attackers customized the Magecart code to the Macy's website to steal credit card information in the wallet and new registrations.
How to protect your business from holiday attacks
Attackers see opportunity in the holidays, but these simple steps and considerations can help block their efforts.
Hackers use free tools in new APT campaign against industrial sector firms
Attackers seek to make attribution harder and use sophisticated, realistic spear-phishing emails.
2020 cybersecurity trends: 9 threats to watch
Here's how your biggest threats of 2019 will likely trend for 2020 and how you might change your defensive strategy for them.
Cryptominers and fileless PowerShell techniques make for a dangerous combo
This new dual-payload cryptojacking malware can disable Windows Antimalware Scan Interface and inject itself directly into memory of legitimate processes.
2019 in review: data breaches, GDPR’s teeth, malicious apps, malvertising and more
As 2019 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on what’s happened in cybersecurity over the past twelve months – and in some cases, what didn’t happen this year.
7 mobile security threats that may catch you by surprise
Even if you're usually savvy about cybersecurity, anyone can have a vulnerable moment (in our writer's case, it was his mother's funeral).
Emergent Android banking Trojan shows app overlay attacks are still effective
By taking code from another Android Trojan, Anubis, the Ginp malware has enhanced itself and has begun targeting banks.
Web payment card skimmers add anti-forensics capabilities
The newly discovered Pipka script can delete itself from a website after execution, making it very difficult to detect.
Attackers phish Office 365 users with fake voicemail messages
Recent phishing campaigns have combined a clever use of fake voicemail, phony Microsoft email, and off-the-shelf phishing kits to target high-value victims.
8 questions to answer before paying a ransomware demand
Consider these factors before deciding to pay a ransom after a ransomware attack. Better yet, know where you stand before one hits you.
Cryptojacking worm infects exposed Docker deployments
Graboid is the first known instance of a cryptomining worm used to create botnets spread using containers.
GandCrab cousin Sodinokibi made a fortune for ransomware pushers
By tracking down bitcoin wallets, researchers estimate that the Sodinokibi creators pocketed at least $4.5 million.
Cobalt cybercrime group might be launching Magecart skimming attacks
Researchers link Magecart-based skimming attacks to Cobalt (a.k.a. Carbanak), whose cyber attacks have netted millions of dollars.
Chinese cyberespionage group PKPLUG uses custom and off-the-shelf tools
A previously unknown group or collective associated with China is targeting victims in Asia, possibly for geopolitical gain.
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