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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

In the world of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged – an Android banking trojan known as SpyNote. This malicious app poses as a routine operating system update, deceiving users into granting it special access privileges. Keep Your Software Updated: Regularly update your device’s operating system and applications.

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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. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. Qakbot can also be used to form botnets. Enforce MFA.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Keep the antivirus software updated to ensure it can detect and mitigate the latest threats effectively.

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Top 5 Internet Security Tips

Galido

Malware, also known as “malicious software” is a simple term that essentially refers to a group of threats including the likes of worms, keyloggers, trojan horses, spyware and adware infections. Protection against such threats has always been with the use of malware protection software but this is not enough today.

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

ForAllSecure

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. 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.

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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.

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