TechSpot

MAY 10, 2023

AV-TEST, an independent organization that evaluates and rates antivirus and security suite software, tested 18 antivirus packages for Windows 10. The examination involved testing the programs against around 12,000 malware samples mixed into 1.5 Read Entire Article

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Computerworld Vertical IT

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

And as is typically the case in such attacks, Windows was the attack vector. The malware is disguised as ransomware but, if activated by the attacker, would render the infected computer system inoperable.” “The malware is disguised as ransomware but, if activated by the attacker, would render the infected computer system inoperable.”

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - How to Protect Your PC from Viruses and Malware - Information Technology Blog. Knowing the fact malware threat is not limited to any user base or country, as it is looming large and causing serious data security threat, it becomes important to apply preventive measures. Update Software. Enable Firewall.

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Network World

APRIL 25, 2017

A Webroot antivirus signature update, which was supposedly live for only 13 minutes yesterday afternoon, flagged crucial Windows system files as malicious, causing chaos and 15 pages of customer complaints so far. The havoc began after Webroot flagged some Windows system files as the malware Win32.Trojan.Gen

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Computerworld Vertical IT

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Mod your system with these easy-to-install utilities for Windows 10 and 11 to make your machine faster and easier to use. Many of the programs I’ve rounded up here have been around through several generations of Windows. None of these are anti-malware tools. They don’t tweak the Windows interface.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2019

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. The vulnerability ( CVE-2019-0708 ) is in the Remote Desktop Services component built into all versions of Windows. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Spotify's ads crossed from nuisance over to outright nasty this week, after the music service’s advertising started serving up malware to users on Wednesday. The malware was able to automatically launch browser tabs on Windows and Mac PCs, according to complaints that surfaced online. We will continue to monitor the situation.”

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Network World

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems. The new method was devised by researchers from security firm Ensilo who dubbed it AtomBombing because it relies on the Windows atom tables mechanism.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In spite of a recent effort to improve the performance and detection rates in Windows Defender, Microsoft's anti-malware tool is still not very good at its job. AV-TEST conducted a lengthy, comprehensive test over a 12-month period to determine the best malware removal solutions for Windows 10.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 17, 2023

Hidden in the basic infrastructure that runs the US military is a powerful piece of Windows-borne Chinese malware that can disrupt the communications systems, power grids, and water supplies at the military’s bases around the world. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

MARCH 22, 2017

A zero-day attack called Double Agent can take over antivirus software on Windows machines and turn it into malware that encrypts files for ransom, exfiltrates data or formats the hard drives. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center warned about a new wave of spam emails that carried malicious.LNK files inside ZIP archives.

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Network World

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Security pros need to pay attention to malicious activities that don’t rely on actual malware to succeed, according to a study by Carbon Black. Non-malware attacks are at the highest levels we have seen and should be a major focus for security defenders during the coming year,” it says. million-plus endpoints.

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Network World

MAY 4, 2017

When Microsoft made it possible for enterprises to quickly resolve incompatibilities between their applications and new Windows versions, it didn't intend to help malware authors as well. Yet, this feature is now abused by cybercriminals for stealthy and persistent malware infections.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

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. David Both has an article on using systemd journals for troubleshooting. This is a handy trick.

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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

MARCH 1, 2017

The 132 apps were found generating hidden iframes, or an HTML document embedded inside a webpage, linking to two domains that have hosted malware, according to security firm Palo Alto Networks. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Google has already removed the apps from its Play store.

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

Microsoft’s latest version of its anti-malware tool, Windows Defender, is a frustrating product to evaluate. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here (Insider Story) Yes, it is perhaps the best antivirus tool to come from Microsoft, with a series of noteworthy improvements.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

That’s what two security researchers are warning, after finding a Mac-based malware that may be an attempt by Iranian hackers to target the U.S. The malware, called MacDownloader, was found on a website impersonating the U.S. The malware, called MacDownloader, was found on a website impersonating the U.S. defense industry.

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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

APRIL 24, 2017

The number of Windows computers infected with NSA backdoor malware continues to rise since Shadow Brokers leaked the hacking tools on April 14. Two different sets of researchers scanning for the DoublePulsar implant saw a significant bump in the number of infected Windows PCs over the weekend.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 4, 2022

Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware package that’s included with modern Windows operating systems. It’s alternatively known as Windows Security (it shows up under Settings as Windows Security) or Windows Defender (sometimes with Antivirus at the end of the name, as in this Microsoft Docs page ).

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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. 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

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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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, Google announced that it had partially disrupted the operations of a massive botnet—a gargantuan network of over one million malware-infected Windows computers. In the world of cybersecurity, that would be news on its own, but this particular network was using an alarming blockchain integration that makes… Read more.

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Network World

JANUARY 17, 2017

Preventing the spread of malware and/or dealing with the consequences of infection are a fact of life when using computers. If you’ve migrated to Linux or Mac seeking refuge from the never-ending stream of threats that seems to target Windows, you can breath a lungful of fresh air—just don’t let your guard down.

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Network World

MAY 18, 2017

Gizmodo flat out said that you really don't need an antivirus app anymore, arguing that Windows 10 and the browsers have tightened up security to the point that they adequately protect end users. Windows Central asked the same question , but determined that more protection is better than less.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. I personally use Microsoft Defender which is free, built into Windows 10, and updates automatically via Windows Update. How many credentials were harvested by Emotet?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Lazarus used new infrastructure, relying on IP addresses without domain names, and a new version of the Dtrack info-stealer malware, along with a new version of the GREASE malware for admin account creation and protection bypass. Threat actor installed tools for proxying, tunneling and relaying connections." "C2

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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 1, 2016

Ever wonder how much an exploit for a previously unknown vulnerability that affects all Windows versions costs on the black market? To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here The answer, according to a recent offer seen on a cybercrime forum, is $90,000.

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Network World

APRIL 21, 2017

It's designed to detect an implant called Doublepulsar, which is delivered by many of the Windows-based exploits found in the leak and can be used to load other malware. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here National Security Agency.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I never found the root cause, but we did find a workaround; however, along the way, someone shared this article with me. Dan Lorenc’s article on policy and attestations does a great job of covering key concepts like signatures, attestations, and provenance. This is a great article on using jq with kubectl. Kudos to J.

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Network World

JUNE 14, 2016

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. Others use command-line scripting such as Windows batch or PowerShell. Yet the Windows Script Host, a service built into Windows, can natively execute.js

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Network World

MAY 12, 2017

It works by exploiting a Windows vulnerability that the U.S. The malware encrypts data on a PC and shows users a note demanding $300 in bitcoin to have their data decrypted. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here National Security Agency may have used for spying.

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