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The Human Factor: Why User Education is Critical in Preventing Cybersecurity Threats

  • Quickheal / 3 years
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The digital landscape is a vast minefield of evolving threats, and dangers lurk behind every unsuspecting click. Our interconnected society is rife with cybercrimes that continue to baffle us with their unprecedented levels of sophistication and pervasiveness. While technology and security measures strive to keep us safe, there is one crucial element that often goes […]

Antivirus Security and the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Quickheal / 3 years
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  • 5 min read

With groundbreaking innovations and intelligent machines revolutionizing industries, the advent of AI is sparking endless possibilities  If you’re curious about the extent to which this cutting-edge technology could shape our lives, and want to understand its role in the larger-scheme-of-things, you are about to find out.  Brace yourself as we take a closer look into […]

The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023

  • Quickheal / 3 years
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We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that continue to grow in sophistication. Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to infiltrate our systems, steal data, and wreak havoc onto our digital lives. In this blog, we will explore the emerging viruses and malware […]

What is Anti-Virus Software? And Do I really need it ?

  • Quickheal / 3 years
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If you’re still pondering over these questions, here’s the scoop: yes, you definitely need an antivirus, and we will tell you why. Welcome to the Digital World Today, technology is rapidly advancing, infiltrating every aspect of our lives and providing conveniences like never-before. However, there is a price – an ever-increasing vulnerability to unwanted intrusions, […]

BEWARE: Fake Applications are Disguised as Legitimate Ones

  • Akshay Singla / 3 years
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  • 5 min read

In the world of cybercrime, the tactics used by threat actors are constantly evolving, but upon close analysis of multiple instances, the modus operandi remains the same –  i.e. exploitation of current events, trending news, government websites, and even legitimate applications of trusted organizations to dupe unsuspecting users. By using the names and logos of […]

Deep Dive into Royal Ransomware

  • Vaibhav Billade / 3 years
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The rise of ransomware and malware variants has been a growing concern for individuals and organizations alike. With new strains of malicious software emerging every day, the threat landscape has become increasingly complex and dangerous. Let’s delve into the world of ransomware and explore how we can protect ourselves against this ever-evolving threat. Introduction  The […]

THE PERILS OF RANSOMWARE : How to Save yourself from the next attack

  • Quickheal / 3 years
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  • 7 min read

In recent years, ransomware attacks have increased in frequency and sophistication, resulting in substantial impact across numerous industries and sectors worldwide. A typical ransomware attack encrypts computer systems, and blocks access to the user’s or company’s own data, and a ransom is demanded as payment in exchange of its release. In this blog, we will […]

Expiro: Old Virus Poses a New Challenge

  • Quick Heal Security Labs / 3 years
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  • 8 min read

A recent virus infection faced by some users was swiftly detected as being caused by Expiro. We have conducted an in-depth investigation and analysis on the intricacies of Expiro and what makes it such a potent threat. This article lays out our analysis and understanding of the matter from our Security Research Lab and offers […]

Your Office Document is at Risk – XLL, A New Attack Vector

  • Anjali Raut / 3 years
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  • 8 min read

  Microsoft Office documents are used worldwide by both corporates and home-users alike.  It’s different office versions, whether licensed or unlicensed offers users an easy way to create and modify files. However, this software is also susceptible to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals often take advantage of its vulnerability and use VBA (Visual Basic Application) macros as entry […]

What is Cryptojacking? | Detection and Ways of Preventions - Quick heal

Cryptojacking on the Rise

  • Quickheal / 3 years
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There has been a steep rise in Cryptojacking attacks by cybercriminal groups to infiltrate networks and stealthily mine for coins. With a visible annual increase by 37%, Quick Heal has detected 14.3 Million cases of these attacks through 2022. Large-scale cryptojacking is fast emerging as a popular trend in the Cybercrime scenario. Let us explore […]