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This Shockingly Invasive Malware Stole Data from 3.25 Million Windows Computers

Gizmodo

Between 2018 and 2020, a mysterious strain of malware infected and stole sensitive data from approximately 3.25 million Windows-based computers—taking with it a horrifying amount of intimate information about the users of those devices. Read more.

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Center for Internet Security: 18 security controls you need

Network World

The Center for Internet Security has updated its set of safeguards for warding off the five most common types of attacks facing enterprise networks—web-application hacking, insider and privilege misuse, malware, ransomware, and targeted intrusions.

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Thousands of AT&T Subscribers Infected With Data-Pilfering Malware, Researchers Say

Gizmodo

Unpatched, years-old vulnerabilities in networking devices have allowed a noxious malware to infect thousands of AT&T customers in the U.S., The malware basically functions as a backdoor, one that could allow an attacker to penetrate networks, steal data, and… Read more.

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GoDaddy Reports Multi-Year Breach of Its Servers and Malware Campaign

SecureWorld News

Web hosting provider GoDaddy has revealed it suffered a security breach that lasted for several years, resulting in the installation of malware on its servers and the theft of source code related to some of its services. The company has attributed the campaign to a "sophisticated and organized group targeting hosting services."

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CIOs Need To Understand The Risk Of Internet Connected Devices

The Accidental Successful CIO

CIOs need to ask the right questions before connecting everything to the internet Image Credit: Ryan. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock for a while, you may not be aware of this thing that is being called the “internet of things” (IOT). What Are The Issues With IOT? How Can CIOs Stay Secure With IOT?

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Website for DNS Organization ISC Down After Malware Discovery

Data Center Knowledge

The website of the Internet Systems Consortium is down for maintenance after administrators find signs of a possible malware infection.

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Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. The internet has become such a daily part of everybody’s lives that it would be difficult to imagine life without it. What is Malware? Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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