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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. These fake sites were promoted on Google and Bing search results. Consider using an ad blocking extension.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Keep the antivirus software updated to ensure it can detect and mitigate the latest threats effectively. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.

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7 IT Security Risks for Small Businesses

Galido

Cyber criminals know that small businesses lack sophisticated resources or tools to protect against attacks. Install desktop and network firewalls and anti-spam email software. It is malicious software which enters your computer via infected drives, unreliable downloads and networks. Using Outdated Software.

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What?No Angry Birds? - A Screw's Loose

A Screw's Loose

They have tools that make it easy to implement policies of device imprisonment. Depending on the tool it can be done by category or sometimes has to be done by app name. There’s nothing wrong with trying to protect your users from malicious apps, malware and spyware. You can blacklist apps. Is it a bad thing? AntonioVegas.

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