Microsoft Teams on the radar of hackers

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration tool that was introduced in 2016. Microsoft Teams offers teamwork and communication features such as chat, video conferencing, screen sharing, email, documents, and calendars. However, there have been reports of targeted spear-phishing attacks on Microsoft Teams users’ emails recently. This type of phishing attack is similar to instant message spam. The sender fools the recipient into thinking they are sending an important email or attachment …

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What should I do if a ransomware virus has infected my computer?

Have you ever heard of ransomware? It’s a type of virus that blocks access to your system or files unless you pay money, typically by bitcoin or other electronic payment methods. You may have heard stories about people affected by this virus, but did you know that it’s actually very easy to protect yourself? Read on to find out how! When trouble rises Suppose a ransomware virus has infected your …

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O-day vulnerability found in Windows Defender

Windows Defender is powerful antivirus software that is often overlooked as a security solution, but it’s a must-have for any user. The O-day vulnerability has been found in Windows Defender in the last few weeks. The case More and more users trust Microsoft’s protection solution, Windows Defender – which is no wonder, given that the software performs well. However, it is a bit more resource-intensive, i.e., slower than its competitors. …

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Another trick in ransomware

The days of classic ransomware viruses are over, with scammers now not only encrypting data but also stealing it to trick victims into paying by threatening to disclose it. Some virus writers have recently gone to the trouble of phoning victims to remind them that a ransom payment is due. Of course, these are not private users, but invariably business users, as it is easy for them to find out …

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Ransomware attack against Campari servers

Even though many people think of hacking as something that happens to their devices and information, there are many more cases where hackers target businesses. In this case, the malware-infected Campari’s servers have a broad reach globally and locally. The case The servers of Campari, a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, have been hacked and infected with a ransomware virus. The attackers first stole data and then encrypted the information on …

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How to protect yourself against Trojans

You may have heard of ransomware viruses/trojans but don’t know the best way to protect yourself against them. Let’s break things down so that you can be more prepared. What are trojans? One of the biggest threats to users is ransomware viruses/trojans. What is it exactly? It is software that blackmails its victims. It does this by secretly sneaking into your computer and encrypting the data on your hard drive/SSD …

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