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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

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However, this recent version of FurBall that was discovered is slightly different from what Domestic Kitten has used in the past, according to ESET malware researcher Lukas Stefanko. This version has similar spyware functionality as before, except " the threat actors slightly obfuscated class and method names, strings, logs, and server URIs."

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Breaking: Apple Sues 'Abusive State-Actor' NSO Group

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The steps we’re taking today will send a clear message: In a free society, it is unacceptable to weaponize powerful state-sponsored spyware against those who seek to make the world a better place.". That needs to change,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. And he didn't stop there.

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

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Here are my key take-aways from this year’s research: In every measure that matters, in every category, the bad guys are getting faster by automating. 92% of attacks studied in this research can be described and categorized by nine basic attack patterns of: Crimeware. Web application attacks. Insider Misuse. DoS attacks.

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

Researchers from Malwarebytes have uncovered a concerning trend where hackers are exploiting Bing Chat’s ad-serving capabilities to expose users to malicious advertisements, putting their online safety at risk. They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat.

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. 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.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

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Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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AdLock – How to Remove Ads from Your PC or Gadgets

Galido

The company created advanced software that allows you to filter out advertising on the Internet and stop malware from attacking your computer or device. Whether you’re being targeted by a phishing site or a page that hosts malicious software, you will be covered with our adblocker tool. Does it Work For Windows?

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