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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

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Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. physically disconnected) backups of data. Enforce MFA.

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

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Social Engineering Attack Example You receive an email that appears to be from your bank, asking you to click on a link to update your account information. The link takes you to a website that looks identical to your bank's website, but is actually a fake. You’re prompted to enter your login credentials.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Surviving Stalkerware

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Some of those who bought the spyware were allegedly able to see live locations of the devices, view the targets emails, photos, web browsing history, text messages, video calls, etc. I am a coordinator, the Coalition Against Spyware. Just like uninstalling the spyware app can escalate abuse. Our mobile phone plans.