German AV-Test Institute Compares Windows 10 Antivirus Scanners

The German AV-Test Institute has compared sixteen antivirus scanners for end-users on Windows 10, and an impressive thirteen packages have been designated as ‘Top Products,’ including the built-in Windows 10 antivirus scanner and the free solution from Avast. In the latest testing conducted in May and June, antivirus packages were evaluated based on malware detection, performance, and usability.

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NewsCriminals Exploit Six-Year-Old Vulnerability to Infect Zyxel Routers with Malware for Botnet Activities

Malicious actors are attempting to compromise routers manufactured by Zyxel using a vulnerability dating back six years to install malware and incorporate the compromised devices into a botnet for executing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The targeted router model is the Zyxel P660HN-T1A, which has reached end-of-life since 2016 and no longer receives security updates.

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US Initiates Inquiry into Theft of Government Emails on Microsoft Exchange Online

The US Department of Homeland Security has announced the initiation of an investigation into the theft of government emails from Microsoft Exchange Online. Last month, it was revealed that attackers had gained access to emails from government entities and end-users using Exchange Online and Outlook.com for a month-long period. This unauthorized access was made possible through the use of a key stolen from Microsoft, potentially compromising hundreds of thousands of messages.

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