The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024

Macs may need additional antivirus protection in a business environment or high-risk use case. Bitdefender is the best overall Mac antivirus provider when it comes to protection, usability, and performance. Continue reading The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024

Cybercrime’s constant rise is becoming everyone’s problem

Cybercrime in recent years shows no signs of slowing down, with phishing attacks surging and ransomware tactics becoming more advanced, forcing organizations to constantly adapt their defenses. The rise of deepfake technology, especially in creating re… Continue reading Cybercrime’s constant rise is becoming everyone’s problem

Decryptor for DoNex, Muse, DarkRace, (fake) LockBit 3.0 ransomware released

A cryptographic weakness in the DoNex ransomware and its previous incarnations – Muse, fake LockBit 3.0, and DarkRace – has allowed Avast researchers to create a decryptor for files encrypted by all those ransomware variants. DoNex ransom n… Continue reading Decryptor for DoNex, Muse, DarkRace, (fake) LockBit 3.0 ransomware released

90% of threats are social engineering

In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering att… Continue reading 90% of threats are social engineering

Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

By Deeba Ahmed
Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn…
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Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

By Deeba Ahmed
Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn…
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware D… Continue reading Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime

Social engineering threats – those which rely on human manipulation – account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024, according to Avast. According to the latest quarterly Avast Threat Report, which looks at the threat landscape from Januar… Continue reading YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime

Avast One Silver allows users to tailor their coverage based upon their personal preferences

Avast released a new product tier to the Avast One suite: Avast One Silver. The new offering takes a modular approach to cyber security, allowing people to tailor their coverage based upon their needs, personal preferences, or risk profiles. The Avast … Continue reading Avast One Silver allows users to tailor their coverage based upon their personal preferences