Network World

JUNE 7, 2016

Attackers are abusing the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to re-infect computers with malware after they've been already cleaned by antivirus products. The technique was observed in the wild last month by researchers from SecureWorks while responding to a malware incident for a customer.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

When the source code to a suspected Russian-made malware leaked online in 2013, guess who used it? On Friday, WikiLeaks released 27 documents that allegedly detail how the CIA customized its malware for Windows systems. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Attackers have started to use Windows and Android malware to hack into embedded devices, dispelling the widely held belief that if such devices are not directly exposed to the Internet they're less vulnerable. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

MAY 17, 2016

Security researchers have found a new version of a malware program called Skimer that's designed to infect Windows-based ATMs and can be used to steal money and payment card details. Upon installation, the malware checks if the file system is FAT32 or NTFS.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Thousands of publicly accessible FTP servers, including many from Seagate network-attached storage devices, are being used by criminals to host cryptocurrency mining malware. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

A bad malware signature caused Sophos antivirus products to detect a critical Windows file as malicious on Sunday, preventing some users from accessing their computers. The false positive detection flagged winlogon.exe, an important component of the Windows Login subsystem, as a Trojan program called Troj/FarFli-CT.

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Network World

MAY 18, 2017

There has been a steady stream of reports and claims lately that many of us no longer need endpoint security, that antivirus (AV) programs on our PCs are worthless. Windows Central asked the same question , but determined that more protection is better than less. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

MAY 4, 2017

A sophisticated Russian cyberespionage group is readying attacks against Mac users and has recently ported its Windows backdoor program to macOS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

JUNE 14, 2016

Attackers are infecting computers with a new ransomware program called RAA that's written entirely in JavaScript and locks users' files by using strong encryption. Most malware programs for Windows are written in compiled programming languages like C or C++ and take the form of portable executable files such as.exe or.dll.

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Network World

JUNE 27, 2016

A new ransomware program making the rounds uses a simple, yet effective technique to make user files inaccessible: locking them in password-protected ZIP archives. The new threat is called Bart and shares some similarities -- in the ransom note in particular -- with Locky, a much more widespread ransomware program.

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Network World

AUGUST 3, 2016

Many of the large payment card breaches that hit retail and hospitality businesses in recent years were the result of attackers infecting point-of-sale systems with memory-scraping malware. They typically run Windows and have peripherals like keyboards, touch screens, barcode scanners and card readers with PIN pads.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

Of course we might be a little biased as our first pick is our very own Information Technology Blog , a portal to several of our other favorite Information Technology Blogs and a collection of articles that we’ve found to be useful for a variety of vistors, both beginners and experts alike. BEST IT BLOGS Directory. Help Net Security.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - The Best Free Antivirus Software for Windows 7-10 - Information Technology Blog. Over 8 years have gone after Windows 7 was introduced it’s as yet the most mainstream Windows out there. Yet, there’s a catch: the amazing virus detection is all you’ll get.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 7, 2023

We will find this question’s answer in this article, but first, there is a gamer waiting to play Diablo 4, and we know how to fix it easily! ” In the Task Manager window, navigate to the “Processes” or “Details” tab. .” In the Settings window, select “Update & Security.”

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Dataconomy

JUNE 6, 2023

We will find this question’s answer in this article, but first, there is a gamer waiting to play Diablo 4, and we know how to fix it easily! ” In the Task Manager window, navigate to the “Processes” or “Details” tab. .” In the Settings window, select “Update & Security.”

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Galido

MAY 1, 2019

Of course, we might be a little biased as our first pick is our very own Information Technology Blog , a portal to several of our other favorite Tech Blogs and a collection of articles that we’ve found to be useful for a variety of visitors, both beginners and experts alike. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection.

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Galido

MARCH 22, 2019

Of course, we might be a little biased as our first pick is our very own Information Technology Blog , a portal to several of our other favorite Tech Blogs and a collection of articles that we’ve found to be useful for a variety of visitors, both beginners and experts alike. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

Of course we might be a little biased as our first pick is our very own Information Technology Blog , a portal to several of our other favorite Information Technology Blogs and a collection of articles that we’ve found to be useful for a variety of vistors, both beginners and experts alike. BEST IT BLOGS Directory. Help Net Security.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Of course, we might be a little biased as our first pick is our very own Information Technology Blog , a portal to several of our other favorite Tech Website and Blogs and a collection of articles that we’ve found to be useful for a variety of visitors, both beginners and experts alike. BEST IT BLOGS Directory. Arstechnica.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From her talk at SecTor 2022 , Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO of Cqure , returns to The Hacker Mind and explains how a lot of little configuration errors in common Windows tools and services can open the door to persistence on a system for bad actors and what sysadmins can do to mitigate these. Stealth malware. Special coding tricks?

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A Screw's Loose

MAY 23, 2013

That being the lead, it doesn’t take long for the talks and articles to spring up about why BYOD is such an issue or what the pitfalls of BYOD are. This is the crux of every issue that comes with most BYOD programs. You have to realize that most companies gravitate towards BYOD programs because they believe they can save money.

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A Screw's Loose

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

They spend a lot of time and effort trying to cobble programs together to support BYOD initiatives that haven’t been well thought out. Decent article as usual with your expected 80-grit analysis. Windows Phone. While it is great for morale in most cases, the truth be told, most organizations don’t end up saving money.

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A Screw's Loose

MAY 7, 2012

Brian Madden recently wrote an excellent article on how to argue about html vs native apps as well as touch versus keyboard/mouse and made some great points. Brian has a great illustration in this part of his article of an airplane cockpit with 100s of controls and dials vs. a view with 3 buttons, 1 each for takeoff – fly – land.

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A Screw's Loose

DECEMBER 20, 2012

We started off with a tweet about how all people really want is Windows on their iOS device and quickly moved down the rat hole of VDI and from there to Risk, Security and Users and all about Mobile. I agree completely with the article as a whole with one exception. Windows Phone. link] Boris Sverdlik. Very well stated.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware. Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé

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A Screw's Loose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

There were lots of unboxing videos and plenty of articles on both talking about the high points of the launch and the low (we aren’t going to talk about the maps issue). Windows Phone. A lot of people though forgot the one population that is immensely effected by the release of a new version of iOS and a new device, the Enterprise.

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A Screw's Loose

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The New York Times has an article that discusses the benefits of disconnecting every once in a while. It’s important that companies stop leaving money on the table by building a mobile program that encourages their employees to flourish through enablement. Windows Phone. The tale of the bottom line will read as a great story….

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. In this article, we will explore the world of computer worms, the damage they can cause, and the strategies that individuals and organizations can use to prevent, detect, and remove these threats.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 19, 2023

So while I was editing this podcast on self-healing operating systems, I was reminded of an article that I never finished for Fobes.com. In the Forbes article I never published, Dan said quote- “The reason that software is so inexpensive, we actually are very good at estimating development time. No need for an operating system.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. In this article, we will explore the world of computer worms, the damage they can cause, and the strategies that individuals and organizations can use to prevent, detect, and remove these threats.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 8, 2023

Anyway, what Chenxification does for example is frustrate computer malware's ability to locate and extract an application's decryption key. VAMOSI: Again, I’m wondering if the problem starts early, If there aren’t enough women in Computer Engineering programs, or Computer Sciences. That's a that is a trend.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

They also had a piece of malware called killdisk position on the systems so that when the systems rebooted, it would kick off deleting all the files and deleting all the systems. It was a masterful piece of malware, carefully crafted to achieve a specific goal. When they did that. Intelligence Agency? Essentially, yes.

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Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Trying to lockdown a windows PC is bad enough, but now you need to worry about other operating systems. I imagine this is an important capability when dealing with events like the recent Windows 10 launch. This “drive-by malware” reality emphasizes the need for continuous patching on anti-virus and all your other application as well.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Consider this article a living FAQ on all things related to Matter; how this new smart home standard will work and which products it will work with. As new information comes out, we’ll keep this article updated. This exposes them to hacking, malware, etc.,” said Mitch Klein of Z-Wave Alliance.

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A Screw's Loose

APRIL 4, 2012

There are a lot of articles floating around right now about how BYOD is the next big thing. If a company goes that route they will very quickly lose any enthusiasm they might have for the program. Great article! Windows Phone. Standard Disclaimer. A Screw's Loose. BYOD, The Secret Sauce. It’s already here.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Security researchers have discovered a macOS malware program that's likely part of the arsenal used by the Russian cyberespionage group blamed for hacking into the U.S. It is believed to be the sole user and likely developer of a Trojan program called Sofacy or X-Agent. Democratic National Committee last year.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2020

The US government sued Microsoft for bundling its Internet Explorer browser with Windows out of fears that doing so would permanently entrench its monopoly in personal computers. Facebook is accusing the spyware maker of creating accounts to send malware to mobile phones of 1,400 people to snoop on them. s Google and Facebook Inc.

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