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Raspberry Robin malware is the danger lurking inside your USB

Dataconomy

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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How to scan your Windows PC for malware

The Verge

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. After you’ve got it open, here’s some of what you can do: Run a malware scan on Windows 11.

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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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Experts Sound Alarm on Critical Cloud Security Risks

SecureWorld News

Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. For example, ProxyShell was exploited in the wild before public disclosure. Poorly secured cloud ingress ports, for example, help attackers gain unauthorized access and disrupt cloud-based workloads and data.

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A series of patent lawsuits is challenging the history of malware detection

The Verge

Filed March 4th in the famously patentholder-friendly Western District of Texas court, the four lawsuits claim that techniques fundamental to modern malware detection are based on patented technology — and that the company’s competitors are infringing on intellectual property rights with their implementation of network security software.

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AI and automation will play an increasing role in technology

CIO Business Intelligence

As a current example, consider ChatGPT by OpenAI, an AI research and deployment company. This application has been in the news lately due to the quality and detail of its outputs. It’s also been flagged as a risk: cybersecurity companies have identified bad actors using ChatGPT to create malware. But how good can it be?

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Technology Short Take 176

Scott Lowe

Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). Operating Systems/Applications Here’s one person’s take on sudo for Windows. More details are available from Ars Technica. Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication.

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