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Key Considerations When Selecting a Web Classification Vendor

Since launching our web classification service in 2006, we’ve seen tremendous interest in our threat and web classification services, along with an evolution of the types and sizes of cybersecurity vendors and service providers looking to integrate this type of curated data into their product or service. Over the years, we’ve had the good fortune […]

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AA20-259A: Iran-Based Threat Actor Exploits VPN Vulnerabilities

Original release date: September 15, 2020SummaryThis Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise framework for all referenced threat actor techniques.

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Celebrating Women in STEM for National Coding Week and IT Pro Day

Women of Webroot and Carbonite talk about what drew them to the field and their advice for others looking to break into STEM. The lack of representative diversity in tech has been long acknowledged and well-studied. Organizations and non-profit groups like National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), Girls Who Code and She++ do […]

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AA20-258A: Chinese Ministry of State Security-Affiliated Cyber Threat Actor Activity

Original release date: September 14, 2020SummaryThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has consistently observed Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)-affiliated cyber threat actors using publicly available information sources a…

Cybersecurity Tips for a Happy National Video Games Day

This year more than others, for many of us, it’s gaming that’s gotten us through. Lockdowns, uncertainty, and some pretty darn good releases have kept our computers and consoles switched on in 2020. GamesIndustry.biz, a website tracking the gaming sector, reported a record number of concurrent users on the gaming platform Steam for several weeks […]

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Cybersecurity Tips for a Happy National Video Games Day

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Today’s work-from-home environment has created an abundance of opportunities for offering new cybersecurity services in addition to your existing business. With cyberattacks increasing in frequency and sophistication, business owners and managers need protection now more than ever. MSPs are ideally positioned to deliver the solutions businesses need in order to adapt to the current environment. […]

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119 titles, 10 years ranked at No. 1, and, of course, the Bryan Golden Slam. Congratulations to Mike and Bob Bryan on their amazing 25 years of professional tennis!

How COVID-19 pandemic has transformed network security

SD-WANs are easier to manage than legacy VPNs, they are easier to scale, and they are largely transparent to the end user.

DJANGO-EB-SQS: An easier way for Django applications to communicate with AWS SQS

Django-EB-SQS is a python library meant to help developers quickly integrate AWS SQS with existing and/or new Django based applications. Here’s how we use it to protect email.

Ransomware: The Bread and Butter of Cybercriminals

Substitute your digital space for your home and encryption for the safe and you have what’s known as ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware. After the initial infection, your files are encrypted, and a note appears demanding payment, which is usually in the form of cryptocurrency such as bitcoin because transactions can’t be stopped […]

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Ask an MSP Expert: Protecting remote workers from COVID-19 phishing attacks

Now more than ever, MSPs need to incorporate end user security awareness training as part of their security service offerings to protect the dispersed workforce who are working from their home network.

AA20-245A: Technical Approaches to Uncovering and Remediating Malicious Activity

Original release date: September 1, 2020SummaryThis joint advisory is the result of a collaborative research effort by the cybersecurity authorities of five nations: Australia,[1] Canada,[2] New Zealand,[3][4] the United Kingdom,[5] and the United Stat…

DHS flexes 5G security muscle

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a far-reaching strategy document that outlines the scope of its purview for ensuring the security of emerging 5G wireless networks.

DHS flexes 5G security muscle

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a far-reaching strategy document that outlines the scope of its purview for ensuring the security of emerging 5G wireless networks.

Email scams like foreign money transfers and fake charities have cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars, and account for 39% of all spear-phishing attacks.

Cyber News Rundown: Android Giveaway Fraud

Thousands of Android Users fall Victim to Giveaway Fraud Upwards of 65,000 Android users were potentially compromised after installing a malicious app promising free giveaways. Over the year the scam was in effect, roughly 5,000 apps were spoofed to lure victims into downloading in exchange for a phony giveaway. In reality, the infection pushes silent […]

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10 Ways a Commercial DNS Filtering Service Improves Your Cyber Resilience

If you’ve landed on this blog, then there’s a good chance you’re already aware that DNS is undergoing a major overhaul. DNS 2.0—aka encrypted DNS, DNS over HTTPS, or DoH—is a method for encrypting DNS requests with the same HTTPS standard used by numerous websites, such as online banking, to protect your privacy when dealing […]

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Cybercriminals are targeting government, healthcare, and education organizations with ransomware. Although ransomware has been around for more than two decades, the threat has been growing rapidly in recent years.

AA20-239A: FASTCash 2.0: North Korea's BeagleBoyz Robbing Banks

Original release date: August 26, 2020SummaryThis Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise framework for all referenced threat actor techniques.

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Cybersecurity teams race against time to combat WFH malware

One of the first research reports to track the impact working from home (WFH) is having on cybersecurity suggests both the number of incidents and associated costs are rising.

Email security gateways cannot stop all email attacks. APIs for inbox defense offer the best protection and remediation for lateral phishing and other internal attacks.

Cyber News Rundown: Ransomware Targets Major Cruise Line

Ransomware Attack Targets Major Cruise Line Officials for Carnival Cruises have confirmed that a portion of their IT systems were encrypted following a cyberattack identified over the weekend. The company also revealed that sensitive information for both employees and customers was illicitly accessed, though they did not admit to what extent. Millions of Social Media […]

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Barracuda Honored as a Winner for Data Protection Software on CRN’s 2020 Annual Report Card

Barracuda’s all-in-one approach to data protection makes it easier than ever to protect your business from data loss and theft.

Asia Pacific Research: Remote working is here to stay, but security must be addressed

Independent research commissioned by Barracuda shows that 82% of Asia Pacific region business leaders plan to keep remote working in place long-term, though 51% have experienced a data breach since shifting to remote work.

Why the future of network security is in the cloud

Digital business transformation has accelerated rapidly in recent months in response to the way the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way organizations handle day-to-day operations. This shift has a direct impact on network security needs, and many organizations are struggling to adapt.

Cyber resilience is being put to the test during the coronavirus pandemic. As more and more users work from home, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for IT teams to ensure uniform cyber security on home devices and networks that they don’t own or control. At the same time, cybercriminals are using the pandemic to launch more […]

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Cyber News Rundown: Ransomware Strikes Colorado Town

Colorado Town Suffers Ransomware Attack The town of Lafayette, Colorado, fell victim to a ransomware attack last week without the capability to recover from the attack without paying a ransom of $45,000 in cryptocurrency. The attack disabled many city services for a number of days until officials determined they would not be able to recover […]

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Free webinar: Secure SD-WAN that is easy to use and fully Azure-integrated

Join Barracuda’s Mike Goldgof and Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect Nills Franssens for a free webinar on a new, better way of tackling the challenges of global WAN infrastructures.

No End to COVID-19 themed cyberattacks in sight

INTERPOL is warning both individuals and organizations to be more vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity

Blackmail is one of the 13 email threat types you need to know about right now. Get the overview of this threat in this blog.

AA20-227A: Phishing Emails Used to Deploy KONNI Malware

Original release date: August 14, 2020SummaryThis Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise framework for all referenced threat actor techniques.

The Cybersecu…

AA20-225A: Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofing COVID-19 Loan Relief Webpage via Phishing Emails

Original release date: August 12, 2020SummaryThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is currently tracking an unknown malicious cyber actor who is spoofing the Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 loan relief webpage via phi…

Cybersecurity and Back to (Virtual) School 2020: What You Need to Know

Even though the 2020 Back to School season may look very different from those in years past, there are a few things that will remain the same. First, since Back to School is often when parents and caregivers stock up on new clothes, tech, and school supplies for students, it’s also when lots of stores […]

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Sending forget-me-nots on the importance of HTTPS

All US government sites will soon be preloading HSTS for added security against threats like man-in-the-middle. Here’s how it all works.

There’s no doubt we’ve all had to change our work habits as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. Companies have had to adapt rapidly to smooth the transition to work from home. But companies will have to do more than adapt if they’re going to make cyber resilience a long-term priority going forward. As […]

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We’re proud to share the news that Barracuda has been recognized as a Contender in “The Forrester Wave TM: Enterprise Firewalls, Q3 2020.”

OT Security Advisory Calls for Immediate Action

Legacy and unsecured OT and IoT devices are a perfect targets for adversaries. Even simple and unsophisticated attacks on these devices can cause significant disruption.

OT Security Advisory Calls for Immediate Action

Legacy and unsecured OT and IoT devices are a perfect targets for adversaries. Even simple and unsophisticated attacks on these devices can cause significant disruption.

The 2020 Barracuda Championship has wrapped up, with Richy Werenski taking the trophy and his first PGA title.

Cyber News Rundown: Twitter Hack Arrests

Multiple Individuals Charged for Twitter Hack Three people were charged with last month’s Twitter hack, which generated over $100,000 in bitcoin by hijacking high-profile accounts. Of the 130 accounts used to spread the Bitcoin scam, major names included Elon Musk and Bill Gates, who have been portrayed in similar past scams. The FBI was apparently […]

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Beware of cybercriminals who create accounts with legitimate email services and use them to launch impersonation and business email compromise (BEC) attacks.

Hack, Crash, Storm, Spill: Pick Your Poison

Don’t expect cybercriminals to go easy during a hurricane. Quite the opposite, in fact. Just like they’ve used the coronavirus pandemic to launch COVID-related malware scams, hackers will capitalize on the names and news coverage of hurricanes to disguise attacks. That’s why now is a good time to review your cyber security posture and your […]

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Why do web application firewalls appear so complex?

Many web application attacks have been successful because they targeted improperly configured web application firewalls (WAFs). One of the most popular attacks — SQL Injection (SQLi) — isn’t new, yet many organizations don’t seem to have learned anything since Heartland Payment Systems was successfully hacked in 2008 using SQL injection. Heartland was the sixth-largest payments processor in the U.S. at the time, and the breach compromised millions of business and personal credit/debit accounts.

Coming to terms with COVID security reality

A new survey shows a 90% jump in cyberattacks due to the pandemic. The most common of these were attacks involved data exposure, business email or transaction fraud, and phishing.

About 32 percent of breaches involve phishing and roughly 4 percent of recipients in any given phishing campaign click on the malicious link. URL phishing is one of the threats you need to know about right now.

Cyber News Rundown: WasteLocker Ransomware

Garmin Hit with WastedLocker Ransomware Nearly a week after the company announced they had suffered a system outage, Garmin has finally admitted to falling victim to a ransomware attack, likely from the increasingly popular WastedLocker variant. As is the norm for WastedLocker, the attack was very specific in its targeting of the company (even mentioning […]

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Bouncing Back from the Pandemic A Step-By-Step Guide for MSPs

To try to fight the isolation and uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, a few weeks ago we began what we’re referring to as “Office Hours” on the Webroot Community. It’s meant to be a forum where users can come together and pose their COVID/cybersecurity-related questions to some of our experts, and we try […]

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Barracuda VP of Product Mike Flouton discusses the impact of COVID-19 on digital transformation and the new threat landscape.

AA20-209A: Potential Legacy Risk from Malware Targeting QNAP NAS Devices

Original release date: July 27, 2020SummaryThis is a joint alert from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

CISA and NCSC are investigating a strain of…

FBI Issues DDoS amplification attack alert

The FBI has issued a Private Industry Notification warning that #DDoS amplification attacks are increasing in both size and duration, causing significant disruptions to the victim’s operations.

Barracuda CTO Fleming Shi on AI, bots, and advanced threats

Barracuda Chief Technology Officer Fleming Shi joins This Week in Enterprise Tech to discuss the new threat landscape around messaging, public cloud, and remote work.

Cyber News Rundown: ATM Jackpotting Attacks Rise

ATM Jackpotting Attacks on the Rise ATM manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf has identified a malicious campaign that uses proprietary software to “jackpot” the machines. The attack requires malicious actors to breach the ATM manually and then use the software to force the machine to dispense cash at a rapid rate, known within the industry as jackpotting. […]

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AA20-206A: Threat Actor Exploitation of F5 BIG-IP CVE-2020-5902

Original release date: July 24, 2020SummaryThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is issuing this alert in response to recently disclosed exploits that target F5 BIG-IP devices that are vulnerable to CVE-2020-5902. F5 Networks, Inc…

AA20-205A: NSA and CISA Recommend Immediate Actions to Reduce Exposure Across Operational Technologies and Control Systems

Original release date: July 23, 2020SummaryNote: This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise and ATT&CK for Industrial Control System…

Report: Insights into attacker activity in compromised email accounts

A specialized economy is emerging around email account takeover as cybercriminals find new ways to attack and exploit email accounts.

The Changing Face of Phishing: How One of the Most Common Attacks is Evolving

Most people are familiar with phishing attacks. After all, they’re one of the most common forms of data breach around. At their most basic, phishing attacks are attempts to steal confidential information by pretending to be an authorized person or organization. Standard phishing is not targeted. It relies on achieving a few successes out of […]

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Tune in to the 2020 Barracuda Championship

Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood Golf Course is the new home for @CudaChamp. The Nicklaus design, mountain elevation, and Modified Stableford format are sure to make for some exciting gameplay.

Phishing attacks are evolving into existential business threat

Account takeovers and other #BEC attacks have demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between the level of cybersecurity implemented and brand value.

Phishing attacks are evolving into existential business threat

Account takeovers and other #BEC attacks have demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between the level of cybersecurity implemented and brand value.

Cyber News Rundown: GoldenSpy

Malware Discovered in Chinese Tax Software As part of an official Chinese tax initiative, researchers have found multiple backdoors into mandatory tax software installed on all Chinese business systems. The new malware is called GoldenHelper, in a nod to the command-and-control domain tax-helper.ltd, and has been in active development and use since 2018. The latest […]

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Summer fitness: Let’s get digital

Summer is upon us. For some, summer is all about physical fitness. While exercise is essential to our overall well-being, we shouldn’t forget about our digital fitness, either. Just as our bodies serve our needs and help us go about our daily lives, so too do our computers and digital systems. And they deserve the […]

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Summer fitness: Let’s get digital

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The perimeter is changing, and organizations need to be ready to adapt. According to Gartner, “The enterprise perimeter is no longer a location; it is a set of dynamic edge capabilities delivered when needed as a service from the cloud.”

AA20-198A: Malicious Cyber Actor Use of Network Tunneling and Spoofing to Obfuscate Geolocation

Original release date: July 16, 2020SummaryThis Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK™) and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks. See the MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks for r…

All WAFs are not created equal

Barracuda Web Application Firewall has a long history of evolution and innovation. This includes API integration with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, deep integration with native cloud services, and most recently its cloud-native version, Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service.

The downside of digital business transformation

Regardless of how virulent the COVID-19 pandemic remains, most businesses are finding ways to generate revenue, mainly by relying more on digital technologies to engage customers.

AA20-195A: Critical Vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java

Original release date: July 13, 2020SummaryOn July 13, 2020 EST, SAP released a security update to address a critical vulnerability, CVE-2020-6287, affecting the SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java component LM Configuration Wizard. An unauthent…

Prior to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Webroot’s annual Threat Report highlighted a 640% increase in active phishing sites on the web. However difficult it may be to believe (or easy, depending on your outlook), things have gotten even worse since. From fake anti-malware sites named for the virus (Really. See below.), to […]

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Barracuda recognized as a finalist for Commercial Marketplace 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year

Barracuda announced it has been named a finalist for Commercial Marketplace 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award.

More than ever, it has become imperative for MSPs to incorporate managed security service offerings in their portfolio to continue to succeed and differentiate themselves from their competition.

Cyber News Rundown: Ragnar Locker

Ragnar locker Attacks Portuguese Energy Producer It was recently confirmed that Energias de Portugal (EDP), one of the largest energy producers in the world, has fallen victim to the Ragnar Locker ransomware variant. The original attack took place in April but was only discovered in May after nearly three weeks of being active on their […]

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Account takeover, also known as an ATO or an account compromise attack, is a type of identity theft where criminals gain access to a legitimate user account in order to steal money or sensitive information.

7 benefits of cloud email security

As more organizations make the move to cloud-hosted email, many are also considering cloud email security deployments.

“What’s an evasive attack? At a very basic level, it’s exactly what it sounds like; it’s a cyberattack that’s designed to hide from you,” says Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director at Webroot, an OpenText company. Based on Grayson’s initial explanation, you can imagine that evasive tactics are pretty common throughout cybercriminal activities. But they’re especially […]

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NSA advisory on VPN security highlights need for zero trust

The National Security Agency (NSA) has issued an advisory warning organizations that virtual private networks (VPNs) are vulnerable to attacks if not properly secured.

What do you lose when you lose your data?

Data loss can be devastating to your business if you don’t have the right data protection.

What do you lose when you lose your data?

Data loss can be devastating to your business if you don’t have the right data protection.

Cyber News Rundown: WastedLocker Shuts Down US News Sites

WastedLocker Shuts Down US News Sites Over 30 news sites were compromised in the latest WastedLocker attack that affected many sites under a single parent company. Of the more than 30 companies targeted, eight belong to the Fortune 500 group and were in the early stages of a experiencing a fully encrypting ransomware attack. Luckily, […]

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Using GraphQL for robust and flexible APIs

The traditional REST-based approach to API development no longer meets the needs of modern applications. GraphQL is the solution.

5 ways to reduce risky habits online

After surveying more than 10,000 people in 50 states about their cybersecurity habits, we wound up with some pretty surprising results. Like the fact that tech experts demonstrate riskier behaviors than average Americans. But the most significant result of all was the fact that most Americans are more confident than they should be when it […]

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AA20-183A: Defending Against Malicious Cyber Activity Originating from Tor

Original release date: July 1, 2020 | Last revised: July 2, 2020SummaryThis advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) and Pre-ATT&CK framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise and Pre-ATT&CK f…

AA20-183A: Defending Against Malicious Cyber Activity Originating from Tor

Original release date: July 1, 2020SummaryThis advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) and Pre-ATT&CK framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks for referenced thre…

Expert insights on digital transformation and secure remote access

Public cloud expert Mike Goldgof discusses how Barracuda solutions for Azure have supported digital transformation and the growth of secure SD-WAN in this MISA blog series.

AA20-182A: EINSTEIN Data Trends – 30-day Lookback

Original release date: June 30, 2020SummaryCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) analysts have compiled the top detection signatures that have been the most active over the month of May in our national Intrusion Detection System (IDS)…

AA20-182A: EINSTEIN Data Trends – 30-day Lookback

Magecart is back: Don’t let digital skimmers ruin your COVID recovery plans

Digital skimming gangs are planning to take advantage of your online sales. Don’t let cloud misconfiguration add to your eCommerce attack surface.

DoH Is Here to Stay: Why Businesses Should Embrace It

While the proliferation of encrypted DNS is being driven by consumer privacy, businesses will want to take notice. Encrypted DNS – also known as DNS over HTTPS, or DoH – obscures internet traffic from bad actors. But it also has the potential to decrease visibility for IT admins whose responsibility it is to manage DNS […]

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COVID-19 pandemic has changed cybersecurity utterly

Survey: Nearly 95% of security professionals believe the COVID-19 crisis increases the threat to enterprise systems and data, with 24% saying that increased threat is both critical and imminent.

Below the Surface: Email threat types and more

Streaming live on LinkedIn every other Monday, Barracuda’s new series, Below the Surface, offers candid discussions with key Barracuda experts on all the latest and greatest cybersecurity news, as well as Barracuda’s recent research, reports, and thought leadership.

Think customer. Succeed together. These are two of Barracuda’s core values, and Karlene Alameda from our channel marketing team brings both values to life every day in her work with our channel partners. Karlene was recently recognized for her vision and channel expertise by being included in CRN’s annual Women of the Channel Awards for the second year in a row.

Old habits vs. New Normal in the Time of Coronavirus

It didn’t take long for COVID-19 to completely alter the way we work. Businesses that succeed in this rapidly changing environment will be the ones that adapt with the same velocity. In our second installment from The Future of Work series, you’ll hear from Webroot Product Marketing Director George Anderson, who shares his perspective on […]

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Old habits vs. New Normal in the Time of Coronavirus

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Threat Spotlight: New cryptominer malware variant

A new variant of the cryptominer malware known as Golang is targeting both Windows and Linux machines.

Brand impersonation is a dangerous attack that has cost companies and individuals millions of dollars over the last few years.

Why You Need More than Built-In Antivirus Protection

Most major tech blogs have run some variation of the following headline in recent months: Is it worth paying for an antivirus solution anymore? The insinuation, of course, is that built in antivirus solutions for Mac and Windows machines have progressed to such a point that it’s no longer worth reinforcing them with a paid […]

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