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North Korean APT Uses Fake Job Offers as Linux Malware Lure

SecureWorld News

To our knowledge, this is the first public mention of this major North Korea-aligned threat actor using Linux malware as part of this operation." Zero-click malware is usually easily detected and patched, so as long as your system is up to date, you should be safe. Don’t make risky clicks, patch your systems and use a password manager.

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Ransomware Evolves: Entire Hospital Including Emergency Rooms Disrupted

CTOvision

But still the malware gets in. The malware gets in. You can block and patch and try your hardest to prevent, but the bad guys will innovate and eventually malware gets in. But understand that this is an evolving threat, and eventually malware will get in. And stay agile. This may be the most important point.

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Experts Sound Alarm on Critical Cloud Security Risks

SecureWorld News

The accelerated adoption of cloud computing over the past decade has unlocked new levels of business agility, scalability, and cost efficiency. Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. These stealthy malware strains evade traditional signature-based defenses.

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Scott Lowe

Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). More details are available from Ars Technica. This would be why I hate it when companies force me to use SMS for two-factor authentication—at least let me use a one-time passcode or something.

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Apple’s latest App Store and notarization problems reveal a giant seeking agility

Venture Beast

Hanlon's Razor says people should "never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." Are Apple's app approval systems evil or dumb? Read More.

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Cyber Security Skills Businesses Will Look For in 2017

CTOvision

While companies go to the cloud, they also need professionals with network security management skills to survey the on-goings within the network and pinpoint suspicious behavior, as well as develop on-point and immediate counter measures should malware or spyware successfully find its way into the system. Detecting Cyber Intrusions.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO Business Intelligence

Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. Attackers may upload malicious files or applications to cloud storage or use cloud infrastructure to propagate malware to unsuspecting users.

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