TechSpot

MAY 14, 2021

“The fraudulent website imitates MSI’s official webpage appearance and design, and offers downloads for MSI’s Afterburner. This webpage is hosting software which may contain virus, trojan, keylogger, or other type of malicious program that have been disguised to look like MSI Afterburner.

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Doctor Chaos

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

I recently came across a classic malware which I thought was long gone and forgotten. Rombertik is a self-destructing malware that has been making a lot of news. This malware leverages vulnerabilities through a Web browser’s operation of collecting user data from sites being visited by the victim. What We Learned.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As part of Operation Blacksmith, Lazarus has introduced three previously unseen malware families written in the DLang programming language. Among these are two remote access trojans (RATs) named NineRAT and DLRAT, and a malware downloader dubbed BottomLoader.

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Network World

JULY 12, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new malware threat that goes to great lengths to remain undetected while targeting energy companies. The goal of droppers is to prepare the field for the installation of other malware components that can perform specialized tasks. These are all tasks that Furtim’s Parent does well.

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Network World

MARCH 30, 2017

For the past few months, developers who publish their code on GitHub have been targeted in an attack campaign that uses a little-known but potent cyberespionage malware. If allowed to execute, the macro code executed a PowerShell script that reached out to a remote server and downloaded a malware program known as Dimnie.

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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

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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Galido

JANUARY 12, 2017

Each computer system may have a malware or viruses, including Linux. It is recommended that users install these antivirus softwares on the Linux operating system that can be downloaded via Internet. In order to better understand antivirus programs, it may be beneficial to firstly understand the malware itself.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

There needs to be more training aimed at mobile threats; for example, downloading apps from non-approved sources (this was noted as how the vast majority of Android malware is planted) should be something organizations can train their employees on to reduce the number of incidents."

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Galido

MAY 17, 2017

Did you know that you may download an app that can destroy your device without you even knowing it? Many apps that seem harmless are downloaded, but sometimes they can bring destruction and mayhem to your device. AVG offers a free antivirus to download , installation of the AVG app is very simple. Protect Your Device.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Security researchers have found a new Mac OS X malware that appears to be targeting the aerospace industry. The Trojan, called Komplex, can download, execute, and delete files from an infected Mac, according to security firm Palo Alto Networks.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Users are tricked into clicking harmful links or downloading files, enabling identity theft or system breaches. A common tactic, loader attacks, employs innocent-looking programs to covertly deliver malware.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Google’s Advanced Protection program aims to protect high-profile people who are especially at risk of being targeted by online attacks with extra security features in Chrome, and it’s adding a new feature today. Previously, the Advanced Protection features went as far as flagging or blocking a download that was deemed to be a concern.

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Dataconomy

JULY 26, 2023

FraudGPT : Scammers’ secret to stealing your data ChatGPT-generated email scam Emails, a notorious scamming medium, have been used to disseminate malware, extort victims, or pilfer crucial information. The ulterior motive of these cybercriminals is to either filch credentials or unleash malware.

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Network World

MAY 8, 2017

Hackers compromised a download server for HandBrake, a popular open-source program for converting video files, and used it to distribute a macOS version of the application that contained malware. Because of this, users who downloaded HandBrake-1.0.7.dmg

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Forrester IT

OCTOBER 11, 2016

When he's not out cruising his Harley, Josh is working with clients to adapt their architecture, policies, and processes to evolving threats and to develop robust incident response programs. What do you foresee as the biggest threat to security and privacy in the United States in the next ten years? Read more.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. We are continuing to observe an unyielding surge in the volume of cyberthreats, including advanced malware, botnets, ransomware, cryptojacking, and more," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, in a press release.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 5, 2023

It offered a wide range of content that was easy to find and download. Also, keep in mind that downloading copyrighted content is illegal, although torrenting is not. It enables users to download and exchange files using the peer-to-peer BitTorrent protocol, which distributes data among numerous nodes.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. They cannot download or transmit online content in any way. This ensures that any potential malware will be completely localized and neutralized, never hitting the endpoint.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Bots are highly versatile software programs designed to automate tasks and streamline processes. Sending spam emails: Bots can be programmed to inundate inboxes with an overwhelming volume of spam emails. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware. Malware is malicious software designed to infect or damage the system and networks. Install Anti-Malware Software. Backup Your Data.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

The public preview for Android will include protection against phishing and go a step further than Google’s built-in malware protection to offer signature-based malware detection. If a safe app is downloaded, the end user will see a lightweight notification letting them know the app is clean.”.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Hallmarks of a 'mental payload' that pulls the right strings Simply put, any phishing email aims to make a recipient slip up in one of the following two ways: clicking a malicious link or downloading a malware-riddled file. They add an extra layer of monetization to these attacks. This kind of foul play is known as spear-phishing.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

These days, it’s a lot easier — but you still need to download it directly from Epic. Epic is using its own website and a Fortnite Installer program to distribute the game more widely on all compatible Android devices. First and foremost, do not download anything from the Google Play Store or from a third-party web source.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Malware is intended to be quiet and hidden as it enters environments and is executed. Most Active Malware Today.

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Galido

MARCH 13, 2017

Internet security has become a hot topic of debate today, and his really comes as little surprise given the large amounts of devastating malware attacks users are experiencing all around the globe. Protection against such threats has always been with the use of malware protection software but this is not enough today. File Downloads.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

"A Chinese bank forced two organizations, a UK-based technology and software vendor and a major financial institution, to download a software package in order to pay local taxes. But the bank left out a critical detail about the software: it included malware.". The companies received an uninstaller for the backdoor.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Three of the biggest risks moving into 2023 and beyond are: Ransomware – in which a malicious program infects a computer, locking access to all files until a ransom is paid to gain access to an unlock key. Ransomware often starts from something as humble as someone in the organisation downloading the wrong file from an email.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ransomware — malware that prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay the hacker that infected your computer — has been an issue plaguing computer users and businesses for years. The first consists of malware scans, which are on by default, and which you can learn more about here. Illustration by Maria Chimishkyan.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Whether it is ransomware, other types of malware, or any number of cyberattacks, threat actors keep inventing new techniques to cause disruption. In a blog post, Neel Mehta, Information Security lead for Google, explains how a hacker has managed to break certificate code parsing to invade email inboxes and infect users with malware.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

A new file-encrypting ransomware program for macOS is being distributed through bittorrent websites and users who fall victim to it won't be able to recover their files, even if they pay. Crypto ransomware programs for macOS are rare. The program was named OSX/Filecoder.E OSX/Filecoder.E

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2023

The malware installed on the compromised server could deploy additional payloads, evade detection by deleting its traces on the system, and open reverse shells to maintain persistence.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Yanluowang group is linked to "Evil Corp," the Lapsus$ gang (responsible for a recent Uber attack ), and FiveHands malware. See the list of the most downloaded adware apps. APT28, or "Fancy Bear," is the threat group responsible for deploying the technique for delivering the Graphite malware. This article has more.

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Network World

MARCH 2, 2017

Google has expanded its Safe Browsing service, allowing Google Chrome on macOS to better protect users from programs that locally inject ads into web pages or that change the browser's home page and search settings. The service is also used in Chrome to scan downloaded files and block users from executing those that are flagged as malicious.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The reason behind this error can be different things—like a missing file your programs need to run, a glitch from updating software, or even a virus. Malware Mayhem: Viruses or malware can corrupt or damage the DLL file, leading to this annoying error. Download fresh copies from Microsoft’s website and install them.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 17, 2024

If you think you have malware on your computer, run your antivirus software to ferret it out and remove it before doing anything else. A 0x80070643 error can also occur when a Windows computer or tablet is shut down incorrectly or disconnected from a power source while in use.

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