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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Annoying Advertisements. Spyware is a Threat to Sensitive Information. Internet Service Providers will need to install spyware on devices to be able to record your internet browsing. Basically, the ISPs need to learn about your internet searches for purposes of advertisements. ISPs don’t think so. Conclusion.

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

Whether this rise is part of the overall trend, a fluctuation relative to other malware activity like ransomware and spyware, or a genuine increase in this specific threat, is hard to say without more research. They are often spread by malicious advertising, spam, and compromised accounts.

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Security attacks and countermeasures

Cloud Musings

million stolen from HSBC Bank A.S. The Open Security Foundation’s (OSF) data loss database [3] contains information on data security breaches, including recent and large incidents. For example, recent breaches include 3.65 million records stolen from the United States Postal Service on November 10th and 2.7

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Surviving Stalkerware

ForAllSecure

Some of those who bought the spyware were allegedly able to see live locations of the devices, view the targets emails, photos, web browsing history, text messages, video calls, etc. I am a coordinator, the Coalition Against Spyware. Just like uninstalling the spyware app can escalate abuse. Our mobile phone plans.