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Report: 2016 saw 8.5 million mobile malware attacks, ransomware and IoT threats on the rise

Tech Republic Security

Mobile malware attacks increased more than three times between 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. Here's what you need to know.

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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

SecureWorld News

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Researchers believe the purpose of this could be to set up a larger spearphishing attack conducted via text messages.

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NotPetya and Olympic Destroyer Malware: 6 Russian Officers Charged

SecureWorld News

But the GRU members being charged in this case started with other strains of malware and a narrow target: Ukraine's power grid. Assistant Attorney General For National Security, John Demers, says the power grid attacks in 2015 and 2016 were the first known destructive attacks against civilian critical infrastructure.

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How bad was mobile malware in 2016? Really, really bad

Tech Republic Security

Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.

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How bad was mobile malware in 2016? Really, really bad

Tech Republic Security

Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.

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How Can You Share eBooks Securely?

Kitaboo

In such a scenario, authors must leave no stone unturned to secure their eBooks on every eBook-sharing platform. . To ensure the security of your eBook, you must fall back on a DRM that takes way too much effort to bypass. . There are several ways to share your eBook online securely. You are at the right place.

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Malware infection rate of smartphones is soaring – Android devices often the target

Network World

Smartphones are by far the most popular target of mobile malware, and the infection rate is soaring, according to new research by Nokia. More on Network World: Cisco Talos warns of Apple iOS and MacOS X.509 509 certificate flaw + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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