Antivirus Knowledge

We all know about malware and what it does, but we always ignore it, but it can damage us and that too really very bad if best antivirus is not used then. In this blog we are going to know what malware is and how to stay safe from this. What Is Malware? Formerly called computer viruses, today they are more technically known as 'malware' (malicious software). This term is used to encompass all types of malicious program or code specifically designed to infect a computer and thus perform certain actions (harmful or fraudulent) for which it was programmed. Types of Malware There are different types of malware: Adware / PUPs: Those annoying malware that fill us with advertising. Rootkits: Elusive and sometimes difficult to remove. Trojans: The most dangerous. They are famous for being "the thieves" who steal bank details, private and confidential information from companies or individuals, and so on. Botnets: Creators of networks of PCs Zombies. Rog...

Antivirus is that tool that we constantly mention in our articles and security notices and whose functionality is essential to preserve the integrity of the information and the systems that manage it. However, until now, we have not discussed what it does, exactly, to protect our devices. In this article we will show you some details and characteristics of this basic cybersecurity tool. What Does An Antivirus Do? An antivirus is a type of software whose main objective is to detect and block malicious actions on the computer, generated by any type of malware and, in the event of an infection, to eliminate it. Currently, this type of software is part of what are known as security tool suites that incorporate other functionalities: password managers, Wi-Fi network analyzers or blockers of malicious websites such as those used in phishing campaigns. Malware Detection Antiviruses incorporate a large number of functions. Today we are going to focus on how they detect malicious code....

Malware, as we know, can arrive in multiple ways. There are many threats that we can find when surfing the net. We also have at our disposal multiple security programs and tools with which to protect ourselves. However, not all types of malware are equally dangerous. We can find ransomware, key loggers, cryptocurrency miners ... Today we are going to talk about polymorphic and metamorphic malware. We are going to explain why they can be so dangerous and also give some interesting tips to protect ourselves. What Is Polymorphic  Malware? When we talk about polymorphic malware, we mean that one that has a "core" that always acts in the same way. It doesn't matter how many times it changes. He always performs the same actions and always attacks in the same way. Mind you, it keeps modifying the rest of your code to keep your goals up to date. Polymorphic malware may be a bit easier to identify than metamorphic malware, which we'll talk about now. This is so since the...

Only yesterday, 1.7 million cyberattacks were registered worldwide. The security provider Check Point has made a list of the most active malware attacks in Spain, specifically during the period of September 2015. The data has been collected through its Threat Cloud map, a tool that collects cyber threats at a level worldwide, and from which you can see how and where the attacks are taking place in real time. From the security firm they explain that there are two main trends in terms of malware: it is resistant and long-lived. In other words, there are variants of malware identified for years that are still active. And as another security firm confirmed yesterday, the Windows platform continues to be the main target of cybercriminals. Among malware, the ransomware type (which encrypt the information on the computer and ask for a ransom for it) are the ones that are climbing positions more quickly. TOP TEN MALWARE VIRUSES: Ø CONFICKER: Discovered in 2008, this worm targets Windows plat...