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Security warning: Beep malware can evade detection

Tech Republic Security

Find out how Beep malware can evade your security system, what it can do and how to protect your business. The post Security warning: Beep malware can evade detection appeared first on TechRepublic. Security beep malware cybersecurity malware ransomware

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Malware Distribution via YouTube Videos Up 300%

IT Toolbox

AI-Generated YouTube videos contain links to information-stealing malware such as Vidar, RedLine, and Raccoon. The post Malware Distribution via YouTube Videos Up 300% appeared first on Spiceworks. Malware

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Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges

Tech Republic Security

The volume of cloud-based malware tripled in 2022 over the prior year, says Netskope, with 30% of the malicious downloads coming from Microsoft OneDrive. The post Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Chaos malware spreads over multiple architectures

Tech Republic Security

A new malware named Chaos raises concerns as it spreads on multiple architectures and operating systems. The post New Chaos malware spreads over multiple architectures appeared first on TechRepublic. Security chaos malware malware

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OneNote documents spread malware in several countries

Tech Republic Security

A new phishing campaign abuses OneNote documents to infect computers with the infamous AsyncRAT malware, targeting users in the U.K., The post OneNote documents spread malware in several countries appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Cryptocurrency users in the US hit by ransomware and Clipper malware

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to protect your business and staff from the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware. The post Cryptocurrency users in the US hit by ransomware and Clipper malware appeared first on TechRepublic. Security cryptocurrency cybersecurity malware phishing ransomware

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The 2020-2022 ATM/PoS malware landscape

Tech Republic Security

Attacks using ATM or PoS malware are on the rise again in 2022 after the COVID-19 lockdowns. The post The 2020-2022 ATM/PoS malware landscape appeared first on TechRepublic. Security atm malware cyberattacks malware pos malware

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New Linux Malware Exploiting 30 Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins

IT Toolbox

The malware is designed to target 32-bit versions of Linux, but can also run on 64-bit versions. The post New Linux Malware Exploiting 30 Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins appeared first on. Malware

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How to protect your organization from the top malware strains

Tech Republic Security

and Australia offers tips on combating the top malware strains of 2021, including Agent Tesla, LokiBot, Qakbot, TrickBot and GootLoader. The post How to protect your organization from the top malware strains appeared first on TechRepublic. Security cybersecurity malware ransomware

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Prilex POS malware evolves to block contactless transactions

Tech Republic Security

A new version of the Prilex POS malware has found a novel way to steal your credit card information. The post Prilex POS malware evolves to block contactless transactions appeared first on TechRepublic.

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ChatGPT: Cybersecurity Ramifications Beyond Malware

Forrester IT

When first released, it turned out that ChatGPT could write code, convert code from one programming language to another, and write malware. Plenty of people had fun with ChatGPT when it released, but I’m not sure any industry had more fun than cybersecurity.

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How to protect your industrial facilities from USB-based malware

Tech Republic Security

USB-borne malware can infect your industrial equipment unless you take the proper precautions, says Honeywell. The post How to protect your industrial facilities from USB-based malware appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The One Where The Car Inspection Expired Due To Malware

Forrester IT

Cybersecurity Incident Response Malware Zero TrustWe kept Research Associate, Alexis, pretty busy during the first three months of the year, and she procrastinated getting her annual car inspection in Massachusetts done.

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Truebot Malware Adopts New Tactics, Ramps Up Operations

IT Toolbox

The post Truebot Malware Adopts New Tactics, Ramps Up Operations appeared first on. MalwareResearchers at Cisco Talos also linked Truebot creator Silence group to the notorious Evil Corp (TA505) group.

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Destructive “HermeticWiper” malware strikes Ukraine

Tech Republic Security

A new type of malware attack is hitting Ukraine, and it renders the victim's machine useless. The post Destructive “HermeticWiper” malware strikes Ukraine appeared first on TechRepublic. Security

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New Hiatus malware campaign targets routers

Tech Republic Security

A new malware dubbed HiatusRAT infects routers to spy on its targets, mostly in Europe and in the U.S. The post New Hiatus malware campaign targets routers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Vietnamese Hackers Reinvent the Ducktail Malware Twice in Three Months

IT Toolbox

According to ZScaler, the latest iteration of the Ducktail malware is designed to carry out infostealing attacks like its predecessor but with certain operational differences. The post Vietnamese Hackers Reinvent the Ducktail Malware Twice in Three Months appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Get instant malware filtering with Gryphon Guardian

Tech Republic Security

The post Get instant malware filtering with Gryphon Guardian appeared first on TechRepublic. Edge Hardware Networking Security Smart Office ad blocking anti-malware content filtering gryphon guardian router

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TrueBot malware delivery evolves, now infects businesses in the US and elsewhere

Tech Republic Security

New research from Cisco Talos reveals that the infamous TrueBot malware has updated its modus operandi and now hits the U.S. The post TrueBot malware delivery evolves, now infects businesses in the US and elsewhere appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Chaos Malware Targets Linux and Windows for Crypto Mining & DDoS Attacks

IT Toolbox

The post New Chaos Malware Targets Linux and Windows for Crypto Mining & DDoS Attacks appeared first on Spiceworks. MalwareChaos is written in Go, has Chinese (unclear if Mandarin or Cantonese) characters and has its C2 infrastructure located in China.

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Malware response checklist

Tech Republic Security

The post Malware response checklist appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Malware Extension in PyPI Downloaded Over 2,300 Times

IT Toolbox

The post Malware Extension in PyPI Downloaded Over 2,300 Times appeared first on. But should you lose sleep over it? Cybersecurity

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Kaspersky uncovers fileless malware inside Windows event logs

Tech Republic Security

The cybersecurity company says this is the first time they have seen this type of malware hiding method. The post Kaspersky uncovers fileless malware inside Windows event logs appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Infostealer malware targets Facebook business accounts to capture sensitive data

Tech Republic Security

Ducktail malware tries to hijack the accounts of individuals who use Facebook’s Business and Ads platforms, says WithSecure Intelligence. The post Infostealer malware targets Facebook business accounts to capture sensitive data appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Mysterious malware infects 30,000 Mac computers

Tech Republic Security

Known as Silver Sparrow, the malware's intent is still unknown as it has yet to deliver an actual payload, says security firm Red Canary

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How to integrate Linux Malware Detection and ClamAV for automated malware detection on Linux servers

Tech Republic Security

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of installing both Linux Malware Detection and ClamAV for a reliable one-two punch of malware and virus prevention

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Microsoft Suspends Dev Accounts That Used Its Certs to Authenticate Malware

IT Toolbox

Multiple threat actors have leveraged malware signed with fraudulently obtained certificates to deploy Hive and possibly other ransomware. The post Microsoft Suspends Dev Accounts That Used Its Certs to Authenticate Malware appeared first on.

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2021 mobile malware evolution: Fewer attacks, escalating dangers

Tech Republic Security

2021 saw a decrease in mobile malware attacks, yet they have become increasingly sophisticated. The post 2021 mobile malware evolution: Fewer attacks, escalating dangers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Cybersecurity: Attacker uses websites’ contact forms to spread BazarLoader malware

Tech Republic Security

A new social engineering method is spreading this malware, and it’s very easy to fall for. The post Cybersecurity: Attacker uses websites’ contact forms to spread BazarLoader malware appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Android malware infected more than 300,000 devices with banking trojans

Tech Republic Security

The initial apps in Google Play were safe, but the creators found a way around the Play Store's protections to install malware on Android users' devices.

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PennyWise malware on YouTube targets cryptocurrency wallets and browsers

Tech Republic Security

Learn more about how this stealer malware operates and how to protect yourself from it now. The post PennyWise malware on YouTube targets cryptocurrency wallets and browsers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The rise of Linux malware: 9 tips for securing the OSS

Tech Republic

Jack Wallen ponders the rising tide of Linux malware and offers advice on how to help mitigate the issue. The post The rise of Linux malware: 9 tips for securing the OSS appeared first on TechRepublic. Networking Open source Security Software cybersecurity linux malware open source

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Scammers exploiting Kaseya ransomware attack to deploy malware

Tech Republic Security

A new phishing campaign claims to offer a security update for Kaseya's VSA software but actually tries to install malware, says Malwarebytes

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. Here are the top 10 malware strains from 2021: 1. The U.S.

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US critical infrastructures targeted by complex malware

Tech Republic Security

The post US critical infrastructures targeted by complex malware appeared first on TechRepublic. A recently discovered set of malicious tools allows state-sponsored attackers to target critical infrastructures in the US. See what you should do to protect yourself from this new threat.

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New SMS malware targets Android users through fake COVID messages

Tech Republic Security

Dubbed TangleBot, the malware can overlay financial apps with its own screens in an attempt to steal your account credentials, says Cloudmark

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Raspberry Pi Can Detect Malware By Scanning for Electromagnetic Waves

Gizmodo

The world’s largest companies are grappling with increasingly widespread and sophisticated malware attacks, but an interesting new malware detection technique could help companies thwart these threats without needing any software.

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New Android banking malware disguises as crypto app to spread

Tech Republic Security

The post New Android banking malware disguises as crypto app to spread appeared first on TechRepublic. A new banking Trojan dubbed "Malibot" pretends to be a cryptomining application to spread between Android phones. While only active now in Spain and Italy, it could begin targeting Americans.

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BlackCat targeting corporate world with new malware

Tech Republic Security

Kaspersky finds the new ransomware group on the block is writing malware to attack its victims. The post BlackCat targeting corporate world with new malware appeared first on TechRepublic. Security

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North Korean cyberespionage actor Lazarus targets energy providers with new malware

Tech Republic

Canada and Japan with a new malware arsenal. The post North Korean cyberespionage actor Lazarus targets energy providers with new malware appeared first on TechRepublic. Developer Security Software cyberespionage lazarus malware

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Google Drive accounted for the most malware downloads from cloud storage sites in 2021

Tech Republic Security

Google took over the top spot for malicious downloads from Microsoft OneDrive as attackers created free accounts, uploaded malware and shared documents with unsuspecting users, says Netskope

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Emotet malware launches new email campaign

Tech Republic Security

The post Emotet malware launches new email campaign appeared first on TechRepublic. The malicious software had been slowly returning since November 2021, and saw a large number of phishing emails sent out with Emotet attached in April 2022.

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Box taps deep learning to detect sophisticated malware

Venture Beast

Box has announced a new "deep scan" functionality that scans files as they are uploaded to identify sophisticated malware and avert attacks. Read More.

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