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What are the limitations of the trial edition
BlackFog Privacy is available as a 30 day trial. The Trial is fully functional, with no limitations for the entire 30 days.
Protection Inactive message
When the BlackFog client is running some users report the message "Protection Inactive" below the Network tile. This means that the underlying service "Privacy Service" is no longer running. There are several reasons why this can happen.
Fileless PowerShell Attacks
Fileless PowerShell attacks are now the preferred weapon of choice for cyberattacks because they provide a number of techniques around existing security. Not least of all, the ability to run directly in memory and remotely download payloads.
BlackFog network blocking not working
If after installing BlackFog, it appears as though the Network blocking features do not function then please check the log file using the View > Log menu option.
Installation failing on pre-requisite installation
When installing BlackFog some machines fail on the pre-requisite installation from Microsoft. Notably the Microsoft VC++ Redistributable.
Dark Web Protection
BlackFog recently introduced Dark Web protection to prevent data loss, activation and transfer of malware over the Dark Web. With an exponential increase in activity over the Dark Web over the last 12 months it is crucial that your devices are protected from this new threat. The Dark Web ransomware economy alone is growing by 2,500% annually.
BlackFog Enterprise released with Dark Web protection
Unlike antivirus software which uses signature based techniques, BlackFog Enterprise uses next generation multivariant behavioral analysis to prevent attacks and reduce the total surface area exposed to cyber criminals. This includes blocks based on geography, DNS and network anomalies.
BlackFog and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security configuration
When installing BlackFog with Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security you will need to disable the behavioral options in the Behavior Monitoring section of their console.
How to protect yourself from the Equifax data breach
Equifax has reported that hackers compromised data for up to 143 million US consumers and 400,00 UK customers, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. We explain what you can do to protect your devices as a result of the Equifax data breach.
Identity Theft and your right to Privacy
In a shape of things to come and a follow on effect from Apple removing VPN apps from the App Store in China last week, Russia has just signed into a law a similar ban which takes effect on Nov 1.
Petya cyberattack hits Europe and is quickly spreading
Petya On the heels of the recent WannaCry attack, Europe has been hit with a new ransomware variant known as Petya. Ukraine reported ransom demands targeting the government and key infrastructure, and the Danish Maersk conglomerate said many of its systems were down. This ransomware used a software update and social engineering to download [...]
Error applying policy when starting BlackFog
When starting BlackFog Privacy some users have reported an error when reviewing the log file. The error states that the Policies cannot be applied due to an error.