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How to prevent a rootkit attack

January 14, 2020 admin application rootkits, bootloader, firmware rootkits, hardware rootkits, How-tos, kernel rootkits, phishing, rootkit, rootkit attacks, Social engineering, virtualized rootkits

Credit to Author: Gilad Maayan| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:31:55 +0000

Rootkit attacks are considered one of the most dangerous cyberthreats today. Learn what they are, how they infect systems, and how to protect against them.

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6 ways hackers are targeting retail businesses

January 8, 2020 admin credential stuffing, emv technology, Magecart, near field communication, nfc technology, online retail, online retailers, online scams, QR code, QR Codes, ram scraping, retail scams, Social engineering, web skimmer, web skimmers, web skimming, web threats

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:04:10 +0000

Whether it’s a high-volume shopping season or not, retail businesses are at risk from cybercriminals in a number of ways. Learn how hackers target retailers and shoppers alike.

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Security resolutions for 2020 to stay safe online!

December 31, 2019 admin Cyber safety, data breach, Mobile Security, new year resolution, online fraud, Online privacy, Online safety tips, phishing, resolution 2020, Security, Social engineering, social engineering frauds, Windows update

Credit to Author: Pavan Thorat| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:31:33 +0000

As we are about to enter the new year, it’s ritualistic to reflect on our experiences from the passing year and make resolutions for the New Year. Most people make resolutions around good heath, their life goals, etc. Here is a different angle to our routine resolutions’ list – Security…

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Spelevo exploit kit debuts new social engineering trick

December 18, 2019 admin EK, exploit kit, Gozi, malvertising, qakbot, Qbot, Social engineering, Spelevo, Threat analysis, Ursnif

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000

In order to maximize infection rate, threat actors are now launching the Spelevo exploit kit with a decoy adult site, social engineering users into downloading a malicious video player.

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