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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools. Whether this rise is part of the overall trend, a fluctuation relative to other malware activity like ransomware and spyware, or a genuine increase in this specific threat, is hard to say without more research.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware.

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How To Stay Safe When Gaming Online

Galido

If we are starting to play new online game, we must always verify that the server we are using has the correct encryption and authentication before starting to play. However, if we illegally pirate such software, there is a possibility that it contains a virus or spyware that will infect our computer.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager. It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

SecureWorld News

These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. Malware attacks are carried out via infected websites and software. This may involve implementing new security strategies and cutting-edge software, and making sure that all employees are up to speed with cybersecurity training.

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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all sites and devices where it is offered.

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