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5 DNS services to provide a layer of internet security

Network World

Basic antivirus, for instance, might catch PC-based malware once a user downloads it, but you could try to block it before it ever reaches the user device, or at least have another security mechanism in place that might catch it if the basic antivirus doesn’t. DNS-based filtering can do this!

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat.

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Millions of Android users beware: Alibaba’s UC Browser can be used to deliver malware

CTOvision

UC Browser, a hugely popular mobile browser from Alibaba-owned UCWeb, has a design flaw that allows attackers to swap out downloads from the company’s servers with files from any server on the internet, according to researchers at Russian security firm Dr. Web.

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Download Malwarebytes Today and Protect Your Data for Free

Network World

Everyone lives on the internet, period. Unfortunately, that makes you a high-risk candidate for a cyber attack at some point along the way, be it through malware , phishing , or hacking. Unfortunately, that makes you a high-risk candidate for a cyber attack at some point along the way, be it through malware , phishing , or hacking.

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Cybercriminals Bought Facebook Ads for a Fake Clubhouse App That Was Riddled With Malware

Gizmodo

Cybercriminals have been pushing Facebook users to download a Clubhouse app “for PC,” something that doesn’t exist. The app is actually a trojan designed to inject malware into your computer. The popular new invite-only chat app is only available on iPhone but worldwide interest in the platform has risen and users are… Read more.

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Top 5 Internet Security Tips

Galido

Internet security has become a hot topic of debate today, and his really comes as little surprise given the large amounts of devastating malware attacks users are experiencing all around the globe. Protection against such threats has always been with the use of malware protection software but this is not enough today.

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Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. The internet has become such a daily part of everybody’s lives that it would be difficult to imagine life without it. What is Malware? Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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