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Dangerous Android App Pretends to Be a System Update to Steal Your Data

Gizmodo

Beware a newly discovered malicious app that pretends to update your phone but, in reality, is just a giant spyware application that can steal pretty much all your data while also monitoring your movements and online search history. Read more.

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Google cites progress in Android security, but patching issues linger

Network World

percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. The internet giant revealed the figures in a new report detailing its efforts to making the Android OS secure. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Net neutrality is the principle that governments have put in place directing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to treat all internet traffic the same. Due to the recent decision of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which resulted in the repealing net neutrality, ISPs will now have control of internet usage.

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The Zero Click, Zero Day iMessage Attack Against Journalists

SecureWorld News

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. He was concerned that his phone had been hacked he contacted Toronto's Citizen Lab and agreed to let them install a VPN application that would give researchers a chance to track metadata associated with his Internet traffic.

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat. Adware, which is generally safe, could be present, as well as more dangerous threats like spyware or ransomware. The Malwarebytes team ran a test to shed light on this problem.

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Why you must extend Zero Trust to public cloud workloads

CIO Business Intelligence

7 With the vast majority (estimated around 85%) of Internet traffic encrypted, there is exponential growth in security risks posed by encrypted channels that can hide harmful content such as viruses, spyware, and other malware challenging security teams to secure an increasingly distributed enterprise and avoid costly repercussions.

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Top 7 Effective Antimalware Software for Windows 2019

Galido

Advanced System Protector protects your PC from adware, spyware, phishing scams and other malware threats effectively. It protects your online activities when you surf the Internet. Use this free Windows malware protection tool to clean adware, remove spyware and other malicious content effectively. Advanced System Protector.

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