For years, security experts have recommended Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as one of the most important protections against stolen passwords. MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication . It is a security method that requires a user to provide two or more different verification factors to gain access to an account or system. Instead of just entering a password (which is one factor—something you know), MFA requires an additional piece of evidence, such as: Something you have: A code generated by an authenticator app (like Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator), a hardware security key (like a YubiKey), or an SMS/email verification code. Something you are: Biometrics like a fingerprint or facial recognition. Why is it used? Traditionally, MFA is used as a strong layer of defense because even if an attacker steals or guesses your password, they cannot access your account without also having physical access to your phone, authenticator app, or hardware token. However...

  Security Trend: Phishing Prevention — How to Protect Yourself Before You Click Phishing remains one of the most common ways attackers try to steal passwords, personal information, banking details, and access to online accounts. Unlike traditional computer viruses, phishing does not necessarily require malware to infect your computer. Sometimes, all an attacker needs is for you to click a link, open a fake login page, or provide information voluntarily . The good news is that many phishing attacks can be prevented by recognizing the warning signs before taking action. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where criminals pretend to be a trusted person, company, service, government agency, bank, delivery company, or even someone you know. The attacker usually tries to create one of three reactions: Urgency — "Your account will be suspended today." Fear — "We detected suspicious activity." Curiosity or reward — "You have won a priz...

For the average user. Files created by the virus: The threat copies itself as .js to %USERPROFILE%\ . The name of the file and the folder is generated from your computer's name, for example %USERPROFILE%\badce\tgwrryyi.js.  all drives will be affected. Spreads through removable drives and steals information from the compromised PC. This are the files created by this trojan virus The following can indicate that you have this threat on your PC: Your files and folders in removable drives have been replaced with shortcut links or moved to a folder called .Trashes or Drive and create a folder name 598 and the javascript inside it Download and run ESET JS/Bondat fixer     just click the link to continue the download and open JS/Bondat removal tool Click Run 3. and agree, now the JS/Bondat removal tool will scan and notify if your computer is infected 4. just click yes, after cleaning is complete, press Y ...

Note! Anti-virus is still needed. Removal of the following without installing anti-malware. Adware (advertising Softwares) PUP (Potentially Undesirable Program) Toolbars Hijacker (Hijack of the browser's homepage or search engine) Tools needed Download: Bitdefender ART and AdwCleaner Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 in 32 & 64 bit. Nowadays PUP or potentially unwanted programs are commonly installed on computers of unaware PC users, it is because these apps were bundled with some common freeware applications used by most consumers looking for free software, most of this apps consumes more resource than your legitimate programs. To prevent this program install in your PC's make sure you read any agreement before you click yes or agree while installing the program. Signs of malware and adware installed on your computer:                         ...