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ransomware
Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up

Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased …

ransomware
Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that …

Google malicious ads
Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads

Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads …

ransomware
Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights about the current ransomware landscape. Global ransomware crisis worsens NTT …

HNS
Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal offers insights into exposed passwords and personal data

Malwarebytes has launched Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal, a web portal that gives individuals deep visibility into their exposed personal information, including clear …

bomb
IT pros targeted with malicious Google ads for PuTTY, FileZilla

An ongoing malvertising campaign is targeting IT administrators looking to download system utilities such as PuTTY (a free SSH and Telnet client) and FileZilla (a free …

Infosec products of the month
Infosec products of the month: March 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Appdome, AuditBoard, Bedrock Security, Check Point, CyberArk, Cynerio, DataDome, …

Infosec products of the week
New infosec products of the week: March 29, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Bedrock Security, CyberArk, GitGuardian, Legit Security, and Malwarebytes. …

HNS
Malwarebytes adds AI functionality to ThreatDown Security Advisor

Malwarebytes has added AI functionality to its Security Advisor, available in every ThreatDown Bundle. Leveraging generative AI technology, the new capabilities will transform …

tax scams
Tax-related scams escalate as filing deadline approaches

As the April 15, 2024 tax filing deadline approaches in the US, some old and some new tax-related scams are targeting both taxpayers and tax professionals. Tax-related scams …

airbnb
Airbnb scammers pose as hosts, redirect users to fake Tripadvisor site

Scammers on Airbnb are faking technical issues and citing higher fees to get users to a spoofed Tripadvisor website and steal their money. The Airbnb scam Malwarebytes …

AnyDesk
Corporate users getting tricked into downloading AnyDesk

Hackers are leveraging the AnyDesk remote desktop application in a phishing campaign targeting employees, Malwarebytes warns. The AnyDesk phishing campaign In a phishing …

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