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Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals

Fri, 29th Apr 2022

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Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.

Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report

Wed, 27th Apr 2022

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Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.

Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team

Fri, 15th Oct 2021

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Daria Loi will serve as head of innovation, Siggi Stefnisson as head of threat labs, and Andrew Gardner as vice president of research and AI.

90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity

Tue, 5th Oct 2021

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Over 90% of malware arrived through encrypted connections in Q2 2021, highlighting the need for strong endpoint protection, says WatchGuard.

Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed

Wed, 8th Sep 2021

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More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.

Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware

Wed, 30th Jun 2021

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Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

Traditional solutions fail to secure organisations against today's malware

Tue, 29th Jun 2021

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Traditional anti-malware solutions miss nearly 75% of threats, according to new research from WatchGuard Technologies.

WatchGuard uncovers top cyber threat trends of Q4 2020

Tue, 6th Apr 2021

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Fireless malware attacks and cryptominers are surging, while ransomware attacks are declining, says WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report.

Surge in encrypted malware prompts warning about detection strategies

Mon, 29th Jun 2020

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Massive surge in malware delivery over encrypted connections, with 67% of all malware delivered via HTTPS, says WatchGuard report.

Avast Secure Browser comes to Android

Wed, 29th Apr 2020

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Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.

Malware hiding on popular content delivery networks - WatchGuard

Mon, 30th Sep 2019

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Data also shows Kali Linux modules cracking malware top ten list and a dramatic year-over-year increase in overall malware volume.

Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Mon, 1st Jul 2019

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Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.

WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions

Fri, 16th Nov 2018

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The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.

Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

Wed, 5th Jul 2017

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WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.

Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner

Wed, 10th May 2017

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Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.

Shadow data could cost organisations millions

Wed, 27th Jan 2016

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The threat of shadow data in the enterprise is on the rise as cloud app usage surges, opening organisations to $1.9 million in potential losses.