Antivirus Protection - Stay Safe from Viruses & Online Threats

This blog discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in antivirus software to detect, prevent, and protect against malicious software and cyber threats. AI helps antivirus software identify, analyze, and block malicious files, giving users the security they need to protect their devices and data.   Machine learning can significantly bolster cybersecurity, helping organizations detect and respond quickly to potential threats in real time, thus minimizing attacker dwell time within their networks and decreasing risks such as data exfiltration, system compromise and unauthorized access.   Signature-based antivirus detection relies on matching files against an extensive database of known malware signatures; however, hackers have found ways to modify malicious files so as to bypass this detection method.   1. Detecting Malware     Antivirus software works by comparing the ...

The essential Internet component known as the Domain Name System (DNS) converts user-friendly website names into IP addresses for hosting. Hackers and advertising can track you when DNS leaks. By using a trustworthy VPN provider and avoiding DNS leaks, you can preserve your privacy; but, even with these precautions in place, leakage may still happen even with VPN protection.   Why DNS Leaks Occur   Every time you browse a website in your browser, your device sends out a DNS request to determine where its server resides. Since these DNS requests aren't encrypted, they allow ISPs, Wi-Fi hotspot owners and even unscrupulous coffee shop snoops to easily view your browsing history. It can be especially troubling when using a VPN, since that software encrypts data sent between your device and DNS to protect you from being seen visiting sites; however, sometimes VPNs don't comply and reveal traffic data resulting in DNS leaks. DNS leaks not only compromise your privacy ...