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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

SecureWorld News

The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Pradeo, the mobile security company that discovered these malicious apps, has released a report discussing the spyware lurking on the Google Play Store.

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Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

CTOvision

Web application attacks. They do what it takes to get in, including devising very sophisticated phishing schemes, creating spyware, placing code in RAM, leaving hacker tools, installing rootkits and continually adjusting/re-placing spyware. Insider Misuse. Cyber Espionage. DoS attacks. Errors and their exploitation.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. A denial-of-service attack attempts to overwhelm or shut down a network, rendering it unusable to legitimate users. There is a heightened focus on remote learning and online classes.

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The Zero Click, Zero Day iMessage Attack Against Journalists

SecureWorld News

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. He was concerned that his phone had been hacked he contacted Toronto's Citizen Lab and agreed to let them install a VPN application that would give researchers a chance to track metadata associated with his Internet traffic.

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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. Its developers continue to add new functionality, including obfuscation capabilities and targeting additional applications for credential stealing. Enforce MFA.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks. Avoid infected devices Be cautious when connecting to unknown or potentially compromised devices, such as public computers or untrusted networks.

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Top 7 Effective Antimalware Software for Windows 2019

Galido

Advanced System Protector protects your PC from adware, spyware, phishing scams and other malware threats effectively. Its network threat prevention stops malware or cyber-attacks even before they even begin. Use this free Windows malware protection tool to clean adware, remove spyware and other malicious content effectively.

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