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Test: Endpoint Protection for MacOS Ventura
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For more protection under MacOS Ventura, the independent test laboratory AV-TEST tested 5 solutions for corporate networks and 9 protection packages for individual users. While many products shine, a few others have some difficulties. Only recently there were reports that MacOS was becoming more of a focus for cybercriminals. In addition to new malware droppers, it was revealed that the APT group LockBit has adopted the attack code from the notorious ransomware groups BlackMatter and DarkSide to target macOS systems. Corporate protection for MacOS Ventura For the best possible protection of MacOS systems with Ventura, the AV-TEST laboratory has...

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Defense-in-depth approach for enhanced cyber security 
Defense-in-depth approach for enhanced cyber security

Classic security measures such as multi-factor authentication or anti-virus programs are not sufficient for comprehensive cyber security. Companies must therefore pursue a defense-in-depth approach and focus primarily on securing identities and privileged access, says security expert CyberArk. In most attacks, regardless of who is behind them, the identity layer is the first point of entry into an organization's network. In many cases, it has been shown that attackers are able to maintain persistent, undetected and long-term access in compromised environments by using legitimate credentials, among other things. MFA,…

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Mobile devices often without protection - even in companies
Mobile devices often without protection - even in companies

31 percent of all cell phone or tablet users do not have or are unaware of an antivirus solution. Bitdefender study on cybersecurity and online behavior of users in Germany shows deficiencies in mobile security. The results of the Bitdefender Study 2021 Bitdefender Global Report: Cybersecurity and Online Behaviors * for Germany highlight the risks consumers face in their online mobile behavior. A large number of users in this country who mainly go online with mobile devices use little or no security solutions on these devices for a variety of reasons, or they simply don't know. Of the around ...

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Metadefender Anti-Malware Multiscanner from OPSWAT

ProSoft introduces the Metadefender Anti-Malware Multiscanner from OPSWAT. The tool delivers a 99,9 percent detection rate through 35 anti-virus scanners running in parallel - also available as a kiosk system data lock. The increasing digitization of work processes in federal and state authorities, municipal administrations, public utilities, branches of industry and critical infrastructures also increases the risk of cyber attacks. Since attackers smuggle ever more intelligent and refined algorithms into company networks every year, highly intelligent anti-malware defense is also required in order not to suffer damage worth millions. The IT security specialist ProSoft and its partner OPSWAT offer the solution to these challenges: the anti-malware multiscanner MetaDefender….

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