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After the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal, it’s hard for the netizens to trust almost anyone on the internet. Be it Google or someone else. As per a report by Motherboard, people are freaking out because they found Chrome scanning for malware on their computer. So, what’s wrong with that? First of all, it’s totally unexpected […]
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You might be blaming and cursing Intel CPU bug patches for the slowness of your computer or frequent reboots. But there is a piece of software that might make your computer more time-consuming when doing tasks: your antivirus. AV-Test regularly examines antivirus software for different operating systems and provides a summary every month. Other than the […]
Looking at what happened in 2017, the Equifax breach, Ransomware WannaCry, Russian interference, phishing scams. Well, one has to be prepared for more in 2018. There will be bigger breaches, bigger scams and the security teams and budget will find it difficult to keep pace with the criminals. This brings in the factor that user […]
There are a lot of security issues arising as we move ahead in the digital world. People are also increasingly using mobile devices more and more than a personal computer. As there is a rise in mobile use, there are threats too that may bother us. In this scenario, if you are asking yourself: ”Do I […]
At the BlackHat Europe 2017 conference, security researchers from enSilo demonstrated a new code injection attack for Windows OS called “Process Doppelganging.” The attack method can be used to bypass even updated modern AV software and execute malicious codes that are already known to security companies. The same is done by making fishy things look like […]
Have you ever heard about trojan droppers ? In short dropper is type of malware that downloads other malwares and Dr0p1t gives you the chance to create a stealthy dropper that bypass most AVs and have a lot of tricks. Features+ Generated executable properties: The executable size is smaller compared to other droppers generated the […]
How do you safeguard your computer from malicious stuff, by using an antivirus software? But what if the protector of your digital friend can’t be trusted? A new exploit called AVGator is created by an Austra-based security consultant named Florian Bogner. Many AV software provide functionality to quarantine files, but the users can restore the quarantined […]
Do you know—United States Government has banned federal agencies from using Kaspersky antivirus software over spying fear? Though there’s no solid evidence yet available, an article published by WSJ claims that the Russian state-sponsored hackers stole highly classified NSA documents from a contractor in 2015 with the help of a security program made by Russia-based security […]
NSA is one of the world’s most powerful government agencies. But that doesn’t mean it’s immune from different security threats and hacking attacks. The past track record of NSA, thanks to Edward Snowden and others, is a proof in itself. According to a report from WSJ, NSA’s classified data, which wasn’t supposed to leave the facility’s […]
To keep our personal data safe we use Antivirus, but what results if the Antivirus solution can’t be trusted. Security experts form Check Point discovered a Mobile antivirus DU Antivirus Security collecting user information without their permission. According to google play store data, this app downloaded between 10 and 50 million times and have a […]
Short Bytes: Russian security firm Kaspersky has released a free-of-cost antivirus solution named Kaspersky Free. This basic offering comes with features like web protection, email scanning, anti-phishing, etc. The start of the global rollout of Kaspersky Free antivirus has taken place on July 25th, which is company’s 20th birthday. With the increasing rise in the intensity and […]
Short Bytes: You might not realize but a good antivirus software is needed for all computers. Even if you can’t afford some high-end security suites, there are many best free antivirus software that you can install. Free antivirus software from Avira, Bitdefender, and AVG are one of the most effective ones you can get. They […]
Short Bytes: The users of Webroot antivirus witnessed a strange problem recently when the software started flagging Windows system files as malware. The antivirus also blocked the access to Facebook by labeling it as a phishing website. The incident took place due to a faulty malware signature. While Webroot has detailed the instructions to get […]
Short Bytes: Cybellum security researchers have uncovered a new attack mechanism that can be used to take control of your antivirus and turn it into a malware. Called DoubleAgent, this attack exploits an old and undocumented vulnerability in Windows operating system. This Zero Day code injection technique affects all major antivirus vendors and has the power to hijack […]
Short Bytes: Cyber Swachhta Kendra, a botnet cleaning and malware analysis centre, is a new project led by the Indian government. The project finds its utility in identifying infected users and helping them with removal tools. It includes the development of various security tools for mobile and desktop machines. The government of India has sketched out a […]
Short Bytes: Malwarebytes is here with its latest product, Malwarebytes 3.0. It’s a combination of different modules like Anti-Malware, Anti-Ransomware, Website Protection, and Anti-Exploit. The existing users can download the new version and it’ll be automatically activated. Malwarebytes is one the few PC-protection software that is actually useful. It’s a leading malware prevention and remediation solution that […]
The famous cyber protection and antivirus company Kaspersky Antivirus has unveiled its own at ease and hack-evidence running gadget- Kaspersky OS. Kaspersky OS is based on micro kernel architecture that allows users to customise their own operating system for this reason. this is depending on a consumer’s precise requirements. It could be designed with the […]
Have you ever wondered how to test your antivirus software so as to ensure that it is working properly? Well, here is a quick and easy way to safely test your antivirus without having to deal with the real virus. The process is called EICAR test. This test is designed to work on any antivirus software […]
Short Bytes: Is your antivirus software protecting you from all kinds of malware and security threats? The answer to this questions is a big NO. While one shouldn’t completely get rid of his/her antivirus solution, one shouldn’t be too carefree having them installed. We also advise our readers to follow the basic security practices to […]
Short Bytes: A major acquisition deal has been announced by Avast in which they will purchase AVG after an all-cash deal of $1.3 billion. The two firms are a known name in the digital security world and have been in existence for more than 20 years. A big news wave has been observed in the […]