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On April 25, 2018, Quick Heal Security Labs issued an advisory on a new ransomware outbreak. We are observing a sudden spike of Dharma Ransomware. Even though Dharma ransomware is old, we observed its new variant which is encrypting...Information Technology, Network Security & Cybersecurity Updates
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Technology is definitely getting hi-tech. But one thing which still remains decidedly rooted is plain and simple human frailty. And in the cybersecurity-obsessed war that organizations and individuals are fighting on a day-to-day basis, human errors can often prove...
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Efficient cybersecurity relies on one major commandment: prevention. Just like the physical world, prevention is better than cure and in the case of the cyber world, having the proper defence in place goes a long way in securing an...
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For any organization, big or small, endpoint security acts as a frontline against cyber attacks. Ultimately, endpoints refer to every device that is connected to the enterprise network. Most attacks on an organization can be traced back to devices...
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Quick Heal has detected an ongoing ransomware attack. This post outlines the important steps you must take to protect your computer(s) against this threat. What to do to stay safe from the attack? Most of the steps mentioned below...
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What is a fileless malware? First, let’s understand how a traditional antivirus works: During a malware attack, a malicious executable file or a script is placed on the computer’s hard drive. The antivirus gets into action and analyzes this...
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Security vulnerabilities are increasing and just not so long before, we had to deal with so many of them. Remember WannaCry? In this post, we will discuss some important case in points with respect to security vulnerabilities and how...
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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) have to walk a tightrope when it comes to cybersecurity. On one hand, unlike the big business enterprises, they may not always have the financial heft to really invest in cybersecurity solutions, which often...
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Sometimes, the biggest dangers come from within. As organizations cope with the changing world of cybersecurity which continues to evolve at a frantic pace, they sometimes forget to neglect the danger that stares at them in their face. The...
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Increasingly, hacker and other malicious criminals are increasing email attachments to inject malware into their targets. Malware disguised as an email attachment represents an easy target – the recipient of the mail may unknowingly open the attachment without even...