The Verge

AUGUST 31, 2020

Apple accidentally approved common malware disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player to run on macOS, according to a new report. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, Apple approved an app that contained code used by a well-known malware called Shlayer. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2023

Security researchers at Mandiant have recently made a significant discovery in the realm of industrial control system (ICS) malware. Named "CosmicEnergy," this specialized operational technology (OT) malware poses a potential threat to critical infrastructure systems and electric grids.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Web hosting provider GoDaddy has revealed it suffered a security breach that lasted for several years, resulting in the installation of malware on its servers and the theft of source code related to some of its services. A 10-K report filed by GoDaddy with the U.S.

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Venture Beast

JANUARY 13, 2022

Netskope's report highlights that attackers are enjoying more success abusing cloud apps to deliver malware payloads to their victims. Read More.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 31, 2022

This week, IT security group Checkpoint Research (CRP) published a report on its discovery of a crypto mining malware campaign hiding behind legitimate-looking apps, including Google Translate. The programs download malware while performing their advertised functions to gain users' trust.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 23, 2019

Trojan malware attacks against business targets have rocketed in the last year, as cybercriminals alter their tactics away from short-term gain and in-your-face ransomware attacks towards more subtle, long-term campaigns with the aim of stealing information including banking information, personal data, and even intellectual property.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The use of.XLL Excel files by threat actors to infect computers with malware is growing fast. The post Cisco Talos report: Threat actors use known Excel vulnerability appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn more about this relatively new technique and how to protect from it.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 3, 2020

Cybercriminals are finding new ways to get malware on mobile devices, including abusing Android's accessibility features, according to a McAfee report.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2024

Security professionals must adapt controls to a world where the perimeter is distributed, and users can log into corporate resources from any network and any device. There are a range of tools that security teams can use to protect users and devices. However, for IT teams changing working models represent a challenge.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 5, 2017

A report from security company G DATA said that 8,400 new Android malware samples are discovered every day, stemming from the fragmentation issues with the OS.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2023

Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is urging military personnel to be on the lookout for unsolicited, suspicious smartwatches in the mail, warning that the devices could be rigged with malware. According to a CID press release : " Service members across the military have reported receiving smartwatches unsolicited in the mail.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Spyware activity spiked in 2020, and the malware-as-a-service business model got more sophisticated.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Report finds that over half the malware attacks in Q3 could bypass signature-based malware protection.

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CTOvision

JUNE 21, 2014

The video at this link and embedded below provides an overview of conclusions from CTOvision research into ways to automate the removal of cyber threats (including malware) from your enterprise. It highlights ten requirements CTOs, CIOs, CISOs and CFOs should articulate as critical to success in automating security response.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

billion devices reported in 2023. It also introduces new security challenges that demand our attention, especially as IoT is integrated into operational technology (OT) environments. 6 IoT vulnerabilities to watch out for Security risks are a significant concern for businesses using LoT and OT technology.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

However, security has struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of cloud innovation. Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. A new report from Qualys highlights critical security issues organizations face as they adopt cloud computing models.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

There’s a popular stereotype that Apple’s computers are largely immune to malware. It was literally just one week ago that Objective-See security researcher Patrick Wardle published a story about the first piece of malware discovered in the wild targeting Apple Silicon, and now we have two.

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Venture Beast

MARCH 1, 2022

Malware analysis has become a critical process for businesses to proactively consume threat intelligence and hunt for active threats. Read More.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The only category to decrease was malware attacks, but SonicWall said in its report that even that number was deceptive. . The post Report: Pretty much every type of cyberattack increased in 2021 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

One area focused on within the report is the current state of Android malware. "It It is an open source system with many vendors having their own Android versions (with their own vulnerabilities and patching problems)," Eset security awareness specialist Ondrej Kubovi? told The Register.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Malware continues to plague organizations and individuals alike and one of the more insidious strains in recent times is the Raspberry Robin malware. Malware – malicious software crafted with harmful intent – acts as their weapon of choice.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The most recent reports from Symantec and McAfee have publicly said “Do not rely solely on our products to protect your computer.” Signature based solutions are being bypassed by malware every day. The pervasiveness and sophistication of modern malware is damaging computers to a point where expert int.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 13, 2017

A threat report from security firm Dragos indicates that a malware framework called CRASHOVERRIDE could be behind the 2016 cyberattack in Ukraine, and could come to other countries.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. When consumers linger over these sponsored links, the advertisement appears before the natural search results, which could result in security flaws.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 8, 2017

Security firm Kaspersky Lab's threat report for Q2 2017 noted that malware disguised as ransomware will likely be a big problem this year, along with attacks targeting energy companies.

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TechSpot

APRIL 1, 2021

As reported by Vice, security researchers at Activision found that a Warzone cheat advertised on popular cheating forums contained more than met the eye. It surreptitiously installed a dropper on a device, which allowed other types of malware to be downloaded onto a computer.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2021

It also works the other way around, as a threat actor can utilize new technologies, forcing the defense to adapt their security. SecureWorld just reviewed a recently released a report from Blackberry's Research and Intelligence team on this topic. Blackberry warns that history tends to repeat itself.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. The 17-page report has a wealth of information, including the impact of stealers, the lifecycle of a stealer, the workflow of a stealer, and statistics around the stealers trending in 2023.

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TM Forum

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Orange, Telefónica, and Verizon each made moves this week to expand their security service offerings for enterprises, signaling the growing importance of managed security among revenue growth opportunities for communications service providers (CSPs). Orange acquires Swiss security specialist. for an undisclosed sum.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2013

The fact that more key sensors in ICS systems are found to be vulnerable is evidence of the inherent weaknesses in these systems and the need to secure them. Via Net Security, more here. Via ComputerWorld, more here. ” The size and import of a hub such as this one should create a very interesting bidding and proposal process.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 19, 2022

THREAT REPORT: Exposing Malware in Linux-Based Multi-Cloud Environments 90% of cloud runs on Linux. So, is it any wonder that malware is propagating in multi-cloud environments under the radar? Based on research conducted by the VMware Threat Analysis Unit, this report.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identity-based and social engineering attacks still take center stage, according to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.

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The Verge

JULY 12, 2021

Microsoft says it’s gone door-to-door replacing routers compromised with the Trickbot malware in Brazil and Latin America, hoping to squash an international hacking group. The Daily Beast reported the detail in an article about the group, which is an ongoing target for US Cyber Command as well as information security companies like Microsoft.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Lastline Enterprise and Analyst deliver protection against targeted attacks, advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and other advanced malware that bypass traditional signature-based controls and sandbox-based analysis systems. Company Security Companies' A video overview is at this link and embedded below: [link].

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals.

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