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Microsoft Reports On Threat Actors Using Open Source Software To Target Job Seekers

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Microsoft Reports On Threat Actors Using Open Source Software To Target Job Seekers

It’s not a new occurrence; hackers using fake social media accounts and open source software for no-good reasons.

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New Android Malware Gets Users Into Quite A Tangle

Oct 30, 20221 min read

New Android Malware Gets Users Into Quite A Tangle

First seen last month in Canada and the U.S., new Android malware has been named Tanglebot.

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Hamas Cyberwarfare Division Suspected Behind International Banking Attacks

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Hamas Cyberwarfare Division Suspected Behind International Banking Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers at Resecurity have found a remote administration tool (RAT) called “Escanor” that is actuallya malware.

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Warning Of Malware Moving to Virtual Environments

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Warning Of Malware Moving to Virtual Environments

The battle between IT departments and the creators of malware is one without an end in sight.

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DawDropper Trojan Infects 17 Google Play Store Apps. Are Any On Your Android Mobile?

Oct 2, 20222 min read

DawDropper Trojan Infects 17 Google Play Store Apps. Are Any On Your Android Mobile?

Since opening over a decade ago, Google Play Store has evolved into a site that is worth questioning for downloading malware apps.

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Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

Oct 2, 20222 min read

Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

The latest cybersecurity news reports that Android smartphones are being targeted with apps claiming to have up-to-date data on COVID-19.

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WastedLocker Ransomware Sneaks In And Out, Bypasses Detection

Oct 2, 20222 min read

WastedLocker Ransomware Sneaks In And Out, Bypasses Detection

In May of this year, the world discovered an effective and stealthy ransomware known as WastedLocker.

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Emotet Banking Malware Up 375% Now Targeting Weak Passwords

Oct 2, 20222 min read

Emotet Banking Malware Up 375% Now Targeting Weak Passwords

It looks like Emotet malware may be coming to a Wi-Fi network near you.

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Math Helps Phishing Campaign Evade Detection, Steals Office 365 Logins

Oct 2, 20222 min read

Math Helps Phishing Campaign Evade Detection, Steals Office 365 Logins

It’s no secret that phishing scammers try anything to help their emails evade detection.

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NEW! 36 Malware Apps Taken Off Google Play Store And What You Need To Know

Oct 2, 20222 min read

NEW! 36 Malware Apps Taken Off Google Play Store And What You Need To Know

Google Play store was recently alerted by Zscaler's ThreatLabz who discovered 36 malware-infected Android apps were hiding in plain sight.

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Robin Banks, A New Phishing-As-A-Service Malware, Hits 4 Major Banks in U.S.

Oct 2, 20222 min read

Robin Banks, A New Phishing-As-A-Service Malware, Hits 4 Major Banks in U.S.

Always looking for new and lucrative ways to fleece unsuspecting users, a new and ready-to-rent phishing malware called Robin Banks

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Smartphone Malware Alert – Androids And iPhones Infected With Hermit Spyware

Sep 4, 20222 min read

Smartphone Malware Alert – Androids And iPhones Infected With Hermit Spyware

No one likes the idea of their smartphone spying on them, so this latest spyware find is sure to go over like a lead balloon.

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BEC Scams Hit All-Time High, How Employees Can Stop Them From Succeeding

Sep 4, 20222 min read

BEC Scams Hit All-Time High, How Employees Can Stop Them From Succeeding

It’s not a cybercrime most people think of first. Ransomware and other malware attacks grab most of the headlines, but not today.

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Study Finds 90% Of Excel 4.0 Macros Distribute Malware

Sep 4, 20222 min read

Study Finds 90% Of Excel 4.0 Macros Distribute Malware

Since 1992, Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros are a scripting language that Microsoft Office still supports today.

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As If Stealing Your $$ Isn't Enough, BRATA Malware Wipes Out Your Data Too

Sep 4, 20222 min read

As If Stealing Your $$ Isn't Enough, BRATA Malware Wipes Out Your Data Too

Attacks by BRATA financial malware have finally made their way to the U.S., among other countries.

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How You Sign Into Your Facebook Account May Get Your Account Compromised

Sep 4, 20222 min read

How You Sign Into Your Facebook Account May Get Your Account Compromised

Don’t store passwords in your browser as they’re not known for strong security.

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Growing Attacks On Mobile Banking Apps--The Surge In Trojan Malware Hits Home

Sep 4, 20223 min read

Growing Attacks On Mobile Banking Apps--The Surge In Trojan Malware Hits Home

It’s easy to think of our mobile banking apps as another gift from technology, helping make our lives more convenient.

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97% Of All Business Mobile Devices Attacked By Malware

Sep 4, 20222 min read

97% Of All Business Mobile Devices Attacked By Malware

When nearly 100% of all mobile devices used for business suffer a malware attack, it’s time to ring the alarm bell.

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Toll Malware Hits Android Smartphone Users Square In Their Phone Bill

Sep 4, 20222 min read

Toll Malware Hits Android Smartphone Users Square In Their Phone Bill

Toll malware is the best reason why now is the perfect time to pay close attention to your phone bill.

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Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile

Sep 4, 20222 min read

Spam Emails Mask Ransomware With A Wink And A Smile

A new ransomware, Avaddon, is having a bit of fun with its targets as their way to install the malware on devices worldwide.

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