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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns

SecureWorld News

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO Business Intelligence

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Scanning the Internet

ForAllSecure

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware.

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Former Amazon exec inherits Microsoft’s complex cybersecurity legacy in quest to solve ‘one of the greatest challenges of our time’

GeekWire

” That warning, so obvious today, was a blunt wake-up call 20 years ago for many of the software developers reading the book Writing Secure Code, by Microsoft security engineering leaders Michael Howard and David LeBlanc. And the security of Microsoft’s software is still falling well short of Gates’ vision.

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Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019

Galido

Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.

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Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019

Galido

Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.

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Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019

Galido

Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.

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