antivirus
Microsoft plans to limit security products’ access to Windows kernel mode
Microsoft has announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the prolonged worldwide IT outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike update that took down …
US-based Kaspersky users startled by unexpected UltraAV installation
A poorly executed “handover” of US-based Kaspersky customers has led some users to panic when software named UltraAV popped up on their computers without any …
US bans Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security risks
The US Department of Commerce has announced an upcoming US-wide ban of cybersecurity and antivirus software by Kaspersky, as its “ability to gather valuable US business …
Product showcase: New ESET Home Security
ESET is thrilled to announce our new cutting-edge consumer solutions. Our consumer offering is more than just security – it is a comprehensive portfolio designed to keep our …
Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security
In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Gulan, Cyber Security Consultant at Schneider Electric, discusses the complexities of safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS). …
Microsoft Exchange admins advised to expand antivirus scanning
After having stressed the importance of keeping Exchange servers updated last month, Microsoft is advising administrators to widen the scope of antivirus scanning on those …
Antivirus software market to reach $4.54 billion in 2025
The global antivirus software market is expected to grow from $3.80 billion in 2020 to $3.92 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The market is …
Zero day malware reached an all-time high of 74% in Q1 2021
74% of threats detected in Q1 2021 were zero day malware – or those for which a signature-based antivirus solution did not detect at the time of the malware release – capable …
Endpoint complexities leaving sensitive data at risk
Absolute Software announced key findings from its report which shines a light on key trends affecting enterprise data and device security, and underscores the dangers of …
How to deal with ransomware attacks
Used in cyberattacks that can paralyze organizations, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands payment to restore access. To help …
Years-old MS Office, Word flaws most exploited to deliver malware
29% of malware captured was previously unknown – due to the widespread use of packers and obfuscation techniques by attackers seeking to evade detection, according to a HP …
Massive complexity endangers enterprise endpoint environments
There’s a massive amount of complexity plaguing today’s enterprise endpoint environments. The number of agents piling up on enterprise endpoint devices – up on average – …