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Cybercrime tactics and techniques: the 2019 state of healthcare
In 2019, the medical industry struggled with security risks and targeted threats while failing to protect patients' personal data.
Threat spotlight: RobbinHood ransomware takes the driver’s seat
February 20, 2020 - RobbinHood a is a ransomware family that specifically targets organizations using a vulnerable kernel driver to prepare systems for encryption. Learn how to protect against it.
Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter mishaps invite typosquatters and scammers
Harnessing the power of identity management (IDaaS) in the cloud
February 18, 2020 - With security, compliance, and customer engagement driving organizations to the cloud, it's no wonder IDaaS has become the standard in identity management. Learn about the benefits and concerns of IDaaS for organizations of all sizes.
A week in security
A week in security (February 10 – 16)
February 18, 2020 - A roundup of the previous week's security news, including Malwarebytes' release of the 2020 State of Malware Report, online dating woes, Emotet infection vectors, ransomware attacks, and more.
Misleading cybersecurity lessons from pop culture: how Hollywood teaches to hack
February 14, 2020 - We take a look at some of the most famous (or infamous) hacking scenes from TV and movies and the cybersecurity lessons, if any, we can learn from them.
Privacy
Cyber tips for safe online dating: How to avoid privacy gaffs, exploits, and scams
February 13, 2020 - We give advice on safe online dating, including steering clear of scams, buttoning up on privacy, and avoiding vulnerable apps.
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Android Trojan xHelper uses persistent re-infection tactics: here’s how to remove
February 12, 2020 - A new variant of the Android Trojan xHelper re-infects just hours after removal—and with the help of Google PLAY?! A forum user helps us investigate.
Malwarebytes Labs releases 2020 State of Malware Report
February 11, 2020 - The 2020 State of Malware Report reveals how cybercriminals upped the ante on businesses, Mac threats outpaced PCs, and ransomware continued its targeted, deadly assault with new families in 2019. Learn all this and more in the full report, linked in our blog.
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Battling online coronavirus scams with facts
February 10, 2020 - New online scams have preyed on the public's fear about coronavirus outbreak. Don't be fooled. Here is what we know about coronavirus and its related scams.
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