Reading Time: 3 minutes Ransomware is pretty dreadful when it hits consumer PCs and smartphones. But ransomware is also frequently being used to target organizations and institutions around the world. WannaCry’s effect on the UK NHS public healthcare system last year highlighted how harmful ransomware can be when it hits hospital computers. This past February, I wrote about a…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Many people don’t take Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA) as a serious danger. The reason for such a reckless attitude is that PUA are usually installed with the consent of the user. But this opinion is a big mistake. And not only because a PUA can covertly install other programs like adware or spyware on a…

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re into gaming, you’ve probably heard of Fortnite: Battle Royale. Epic Games’ popular new online title debuted on consoles and PCs in September 2017, on iOS this April, and finally on Android for a handful of device models (Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge , S8 / S8+, S9 / S9+, Note 8, Note…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The second quarter 2018 Comodo Cybersecurity Global Threat Report has just been released! I couldn’t wait to read it, and I’m glad I did. It’s my job to keep on top of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, but I was still surprised by what I learned. I’ll tell you which findings were the most…

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you ask a malware analyst to name the most dangerous and nefarious trojans, Emotet will be definitely present in the list. According to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, the trojan “continues to be among the most costly and destructive malware affecting state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and the private and public…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The most memorable cyber attack demonstration I’ve ever seen was Barnaby Jack’s ATM jackpotting presentation at Black Hat 2010. (Rest in peace, Barnaby Jack.) He exploited vulnerabilities in two third party ATM models made by Triton and Tranax. He bought the ATM devices himself so he could research them and take them to the event….

Reading Time: 2 minutes With a heavy flow of new security threats targeting the organizations for their data and money, IT security experts at organizations are finding it a daunting task to deny the ever-evolving sophisticated threats. A web security gateway is a product for any organization’s security. Implementing, configuring and maintaining a secure web gateway affects the level…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Nearly half of all the emails sent in the entire world is spam. That’s a LOT of spam to clear. And spam isn’t new; it’s been around since the time of the invention of the email (in the 1980’s). While spam may seem easily avoidable for some people, it remains the no. 1 cause of…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Many of us are dependent on the computers and smart devices to complete our official, personal and household duties. The benefits are numerous but the threat posed by online fraudsters make it a scary place to venture without proper knowledge and protection. Cybercriminals create malicious programs called malware to rob legitimate users of their identity…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Spam emails have never been a hindrance to businesses those days. However, the cyber thieves are now implementing sophisticated threats and are used to steal sensitive and confidential business information. Be wary of Spam mails – it is not just a junk mail but it can wreak havoc How Does Spam Impact Your Business Hackers…