Nastiest Malware 2023
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Looking for the product bulletin? Major Webroot Console Upgrades to Business Solutions April 27, 2021 marks a huge milestone as we launch the first in a series of exciting new updates to the Webroot management console, Webroot Endpoint Protection, Webroot DNS Protection, and Webroot Security Awareness Training. Console improvements The Webroot management console has gotten a new look and feel, with a cleaner and more contemporary design. Users will now see a better overview of system status, improved remediation workflow, easier site-to-site navigation, and better Delete Site workflow. These upgrades have simplified tasks within the management console and reduced the likelihood of user errors. Better endpoint security In addition to the console updates, we will also be adding a new security component to Webroot Endpoint Protection that significantly improves its effectiveness. Webroot Foreign Code Shield (FCS) is a proprietary behavioral analysis engine that looks for malicious activi
UPDATE: A NEWER VERSION V7.3 HAS BEEN RELEASED OCTOBER 2023New download is available herePlease see details here The following FAQ provides information on migrating from the previous Webroot Mobile Security applications to the V6 Webroot Mobile Security application. We have since released v7.0 available herePlease see the full FAQ here The new Webroot Mobile Security offers a powerful application that provides malware detection and web-surfing security. Once installed, your Android will have the defense of an industry-leading cyber resilience company. Mobile Security will scan your device and mitigate threats. While shopping and banking online, Webroot keeps your identity and data safe by blocking phishing sites, spam sites, malware sites, and other malicious activities. Why do I need to upgrade to the new Webroot Mobile Security App?Due to evolving Google technical policies, we can no longer enhance the previous app’s features or functionalities. To assist with the migration proc
It’s coming folks! We’re starting the rollout of the new Webroot® Evasion Shield. This critical security layer uses brand new, patented Webroot technology to detect, block, and quarantine evasive script attacks—including file-based, fileless, obfuscated, or encrypted threats—to help businesses become more resilient against advanced cyberattacks. The shield will also prevent malicious behaviors from executing in PowerShell, JavaScript, VBScript, and more, which are often used to launch evasive attacks. Get an overview of how it works in the video below. Who’s going to get the new shield? Every Webroot Business Endpoint Protection customer will benefit from the new shield. It doesn’t cost extra and you don’t have to install it separately. However, please make sure all your endpoints are using the 9.0.28.00 version of the Business Endpoint Protection agent or higher. Earlier agent versions will not fully support Evasion Shield malicious script protection. Will the new shiel
3 in 10 workers worldwide have clicked a phishing link in the past year. In the US, it’s 1 in 3.With the massive increase in remote work due to COVID-19, there has also been an explosion in cybercriminal activity like phishing. Not only is phishing still prevalent, but it continues to be on the rise. In fact, more than 1 in 4 Americans has received a phishing email related to the pandemic.Why are people still clicking?For our new report, COVID-19 Clicks: How Phishing Capitalized on a Global Crisis, we surveyed 7,000 office workers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia/New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy and Japan on their understanding of phishing, their email and click habits, and how their online lives have changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We then worked with Dr. Prashanth Rajivan, assistant professor at the University of Washington and expert in human behavior and cybersecurity, to get his take on why phishing still works.According to Dr. Rajivan, what
As long as COVID-19 represents a global health crisis, hackers will seek to profit from it. Here we'll update our users and partners on the latest news, scams, and developments affecting the novel coronavirus and its cybersecurity implications. False Confidence is the Opposite of Cyber ResilienceHave you ever met a person who thinks they know it all? Or maybe you’ve occasionally been that person in your own life? No shame and no shade intended – it’s great (and important) to be confident about your skills. And in cases where you know your stuff, we encourage you to keep using your knowledge to help enhance the lives and experiences of the people around you. Cyber Resilience for Business ContinuitySadly, many of today’s managed service providers who serve small and medium-sized businesses now have to concern themselves with these very threats. Independent and state-sponsored hacking groups use sophisticated hacking tools (advanced persistent threats or APTs), to gain unauthorized access
To continue to benefit from the level of antivirus and internet security protection you currently receive from Webroot, please update to the latest version of Webroot Security (version 9.1.3 or later) before you install Big Sur. If you have already installed Big Sur, please update to Webroot Security (version 9.1.3 or later) as soon as possible to continue to receive real-time protection.For detailed instructions:How to check which version of Webroot SecureAnywhere is running on the mac How to Manually Update Webroot SecureAnywhere in a mac
Once again, it’s time to examine the year’s biggest cyber threats and rank them to see which ones are in the running for Nastiest Malware of 2020. For the third year in a row, we’ve combed through the data, analyzed different behaviors, and determined which malicious payloads we think are the absolute worst.Meet the Nastiest Malware of 2020As you might expect, COVID-19 related attacks have risen to the fore. For example, almost all the malspam phishing lures used by malware that we’ve seen are based on COVID-19. The most common lures refer to COVID safety guidelines and pretend to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) or the White House. We also saw lures using fake pandemic stimulus check info to trick unsuspecting victims.While new examples of malware and cybercriminal tactics crop up each day, plenty of the same old players, such as ransomware, continue to dominate the scene. In fact, to maximize their chances of success, m
Big news, Community! You talked, we listened and took action.Carbonite + Webroot, OpenText Companies, are excited to announce the release of two new MDR (Managed Detection and Response) options for customers looking for proactive threat detection and response capabilities to become truly resilient against cyber threats, like ransomware.Webroot MDR powered by Blackpoint is a turnkey solution for MSPs developed by world-class security experts to provide 24/7/365 threat hunting, monitoring and remediation. OpenText MDR is designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with specific implementation and integration requirements determined by their business and IT environments.Both solutions are powered by the industry leading BrightCloud Threat Intelligence platform. The same contextual insights trusted by many of the world’s leading technology vendors will now help security operations center (SOC) personnel detect threats earlier and work to remediate them quicker.Together, these sol
DNS has been around since 1983 and has worked brilliantly at resolving all internet domain requests for both IPv4 and the newer IPv6 address spaces. However, DNS was not built with privacy or security in mind, as it communicates all requests in clear text.To make DNS more secure for users, the new DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol encrypts the requests using the same HTTPS encryption used when connecting to a secure website. All the major web browsers are beginning to support DoH, but this incredible privacy enhancement can also bring some security drawbacks. What exactly is DNS over HTTPS (DoH)?DoH is an initiative to prevent eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS request data by third parties, whether for malicious purposes, governmental control, or commercial reasons. DoH adds encryption to these requests, thereby hiding them from prying eyes and ensuring the privacy and security of the overall connection. Why is DoH a problem for IT security?Adding privacy can come at a cost. From a sec
It’s that time of year again. The leaves have changed, ghouls and goblins are about to take to the streets demanding tricks or treats, and Webroot is shining the light on the nastiest malware threats lurking online in 2019. It’s not names like Jason or Freddy that should curdle your blood this October, but TrickBot, Crysis, and the dreaded “Man in the Mirror.”From zombie botnets to insidious email infiltrators, here are 2019’s top malware threats to watch out for.Be sure to catch our LIVE Q&A on November 13th at 1:00PM MTVOTE on the Nastiest Malware Read my interview with a psychologist and professor about why we clickBotnetsBotnets have continued dominate the infection attack chain in 2019. No other type of malware was responsible for delivering more ransomware and cryptomining payloads. Here are the top offenders:Emotet, the most prevalent malware of 2018, held onto that notorious distinction into 2019. While it was briefly shut down in June, Emotet returned from the dead in Sept
Webroot is growing and improving the ways you can protect your devices and yourself online. While we are in the process of expanding our products and services there are currently a few ways you might sign into an online account with Webroot. Please note that purchasing a license isn’t the same as setting up an account.Please see the full FAQ HERE My Account Portal: Webroot + Carbonite online account (myaccount.carbonite.com) Accounts created after March 22nd, 2022 are in the My Account Portal. My Account lets you access and update your active subscriptions, payment options, and available downloads in one place.My Account features include:Easy account and subscription management: Manage comprehensive protection against file loss or cyber incidents via your Webroot + Carbonite subscriptions from one convenient location. Easy downloads/feature access: Download and install Webroot + Carbonite products with a single click. Additional support resources: Quick access to an award-winning suppo
One of the more worrying findings of the 2020 Webroot Threat Report was a 640% year-over-year rise in the number of active phishing sites on the web. While these still make up a minor portion of all malicious sites, cybercriminals are clearly finding them profitable enough to be worth investing time and labor on. Phishing attacks are also diversifying considerably from what people often think of as the typical, email-based attack. To help our Community to be better identify the growing number of forms these attacks take, we’re beginning a series of posts describing them. We’ll begin with a typical phishing attack before elaborating on ten more subtypes including spear phishing, search engine phishing, business email compromise and more. But first, the good ol’ phishing we’ve come to know and loathe. Download the 11 Types of Phishing eBook Standard Phishing: Casting a Wide Net At its most basic, standard phishing is the attempt to steal confidential information by pretending to
