QuickHeal – Page 54 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2017 07:05:27 +0000

Public Wi-Fi works as an essential tool for people who are constantly on the move and need to get things done. But, while having easy access to public Wi-Fi networks is convenient, it can put your data at risk of being snooped by attackers, simply because such networks are often…

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April 14, 2017 admin

CVE-2017-0199 – Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability w/Windows API

Credit to Author: Pradeep Kulkarni| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 09:52:28 +0000

The newly discovered zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2017-0199) in Microsoft Office/WordPad is being actively exploited in the wild. Almost all Microsoft Office versions are affected with this bug. To fix this vulnerability, Microsoft released a security update on April 11, 2017. Vulnerable Versions According to Microsoft, the following are the affected products…

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April 13, 2017 admin

Cerber Ransomware and Kovter Trojan Team up Together

Credit to Author: Threat Research Labs| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 04:45:19 +0000

For the last 2 weeks, we have been observing a malware campaign using spam emails that look like they are from United States Postal Service (USPS) or FedEx. These emails are distributing the Cerber Ransomware along with Kovter Trojan – a lethal combination! The spam email contains a malicious script…

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April 13, 2017 admin

Quick Heal partners Rising Pune Supergiant to spread mass awareness on Internet security

Credit to Author: Ankita Ashesh| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:20:04 +0000

Quick Heal Technologies Limited has associated with Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) as ‘Security Partner’ for IPL 2017. With this association, the IT giant plans to spread the importance of cyber security to the masses. Quick Heal will roll-out its IPL themed campaign across OOH, digital and social media channels to…

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April 9, 2017 admin

5 Common Myths that Stop People from Using an Antivirus

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 06:00:40 +0000

While the growth of cyber threats and malware artists is rampant, most of us still feel that antivirus for our computer is unnecessary and may cause more trouble than it’s worth. Here are some myths that stop people from using an antivirus, where we also tell you why should you…

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March 31, 2017 admin

10 Internet Security Tips to Keep Hackers Away

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:00:28 +0000

The Internet is a fun place to be, but it is also riddled with hackers, online scammers, and malware artists. These notorious entities are out there, waiting for you to falter so that they can latch onto you like parasites to feed on your money and identity. Scary huh? But…

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March 31, 2017 admin

Quick Heal Total Security (Windows) gives 100% zero-day protection | Latest AV-Test results

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 07:24:12 +0000

The AV-Test institute is an independent organization that evaluates and rates antivirus software solutions, benchmarking them against various criteria. These evaluations are run for Windows and Android operating systems. During January and February 2017, AV-Test evaluated Quick Heal Total Security for Windows. Here are the results: Category A: PROTECTION Protection…

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March 29, 2017 admin

Cybersecurity Quiz – How safe are your kids on the Internet?

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:23:33 +0000

As fun and constructive as the Internet can be in the life of children and young people, it carries its drawbacks too. With incidences of cybercrime increasing at an alarming rate, children and teens who are connected to the Internet are seen as soft targets by online scammers, predators, hackers,…

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