CTOvision

APRIL 28, 2014

They do what it takes to get in, including devising very sophisticated phishing schemes, creating spyware, placing code in RAM, leaving hacker tools, installing rootkits and continually adjusting/re-placing spyware. 92% of attacks studied in this research can be described and categorized by nine basic attack patterns of: Crimeware.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. 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.

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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. National Security Agency. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

No charging station is safe, apparently, as the FBI is warning travelers looking to charge their devices in airports, hotels, and coffee shops that "juice jacking" is a thing—as bad actors are using public chargers and even free cables and charging plugs to infect phones and other devices with malware.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

While malware threat is emerging large and causing serious damage to users around the world, it becomes important to place necessary countermeasures to stay safe. Here, best antimalware software tools offer an easy solution to keep your system safe from various cyber threats including malware attacks. Advanced System Protector.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

If you thought your smartphone was safe(r) from the wild west of malware, spyware and other viruses compared with the PC space, think again. A new report from Nokia proclaims a “sharp rise in the occurrence of smartphone malware infections” in the first half of 2016.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks. Avoid infected devices Be cautious when connecting to unknown or potentially compromised devices, such as public computers or untrusted networks.

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Network World

MARCH 22, 2017

The chances of you encountering malware on your Android phone is incredibly small, according to Google. percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. Thanks to better app review systems, the company is detecting and cracking down on more malware.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Earlier this week, the Department of Justice revealed that three former U.S. intelligence operatives were facing federal charges in connection with their work for BlackMatter, a foreign cybersecurity company based in the United Arab Emirates. Read more.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Network Security Management. Businesses may think they’re safer if they keep to their own network, but some of the greatest data breaches and corruptions have come from within. Detecting Cyber Intrusions.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

The email would include an attachment that when clicked installs malware that steals the individual's sensitive information. Malware attacks Malware cyberattacks are designed to disrupt computer systems, access sensitive networks, and hack sensitive data. Malware attacks are carried out via infected websites and software.

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Install desktop and network firewalls and anti-spam email software. Like phishing, malware is a major security concern for businesses of all size. It is malicious software which enters your computer via infected drives, unreliable downloads and networks. Update software, OS, browsers and anti-malware with latest patches.

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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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Network World

MAY 19, 2017

Phishing emails from supposed family members, spyware piggybacking on legitimate apps, well-known sites hijacked with malicious code -- digital safety clearly needs new rules to meet today's evolving threatscape. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Since October, millions of internet users have been exposed to malicious code served from the pixels in tainted banner ads meant to install Trojans and spyware, according to security firm ESET. The attack campaign, called Stegano, has been spreading from malicious ads in a “number of reputable news websites,” ESET said in a Tuesday blog post.

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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

JUNE 15, 2020

It's a common best practice among CISOs trying to get their employees invested in cybersecurity for the corporate network: make things personal. And here's more on banking trojans: "In another scenario, banking trojans can be used as a “dropper” to install malware onto a user’s phone, particularly spyware (aka stalkerware).

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you think that your servers that are not connected to any network in a local environment are safe, you are wrong because tailgating attacks, an old but effective way threat actors use to access data or information of a company, can still target your sensitive data. Who is at risk of tailgating attacks?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Consequences of browser-focused cybercrime Hackers are able to utilize browser vulnerabilities to install malware and spyware on devices, steal login credentials for other services, extract sensitive user data, and maintain persistence inside systems.

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Galido

JUNE 20, 2016

33% of the world’s computers have been affected by malicious software: viruses, trojans, trojan downloaders and droppers, unwanted software, adware, exploits, worms, phishing and monitoring tools, backdoors, spyware Countries most affected: China, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey. Billion in Damages; network/email worm.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

After a slew of hacking scandals involving private surveillance companies, the U.S. is looking to impose new restrictions on the sale of commercial hacking tools—in the hopes of clamping down on abuse perpetuated by the industry. Read more.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 29, 2023

Young students may not be able to resist distractions like social networking sites and addictive games that are easily accessible via tablets. And unlike tablets, there is no possibility of getting spyware, malware, or having personal data stolen from a physical textbook.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Scammers and malware authors know a good opportunity when they see one, especially if it's a vulnerability in a popular web service. Since last year, malware gangs have been busy polluting this territory with phony stories to spread dangerous apps. Any area of the Google ecosystem fits the mold of such a juicy target.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2020

Finally, if you break us up, a giant technology company from China will likely emerge as the world’s dominant social network, creating a beachhead for the expansion of Chinese soft power — and, along with it, censorship and authoritarianism. Perhaps you’ve heard of ByteDance? Mike Allen / Axios ). Malathi Nayak / Bloomberg).

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