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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. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. It does that by checking your IP address, time zone, and various other system settings such as web rendering that identifies virtual machines,” said The Malwarebytes.”

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MacStealer Extracts Docs, Cookies, Login Info from MacOS Users

SecureWorld News

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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FBI Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at Public Charging Stations

SecureWorld News

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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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

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. Zoombombing. Backup Your Data.

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7 IT Security Risks for Small Businesses

Galido

Like phishing, malware is a major security concern for businesses of all size. Some of the infamous types of malware are viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, adware and spyware. Malware can steal information; damage data and affect your computer performance. What to do? Install business class anti-virus technology.

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How to Avoid the Potential Security Risks Associated with Online Gaming?

Galido

Even as a single player, you can find exciting virtual games. Attackers use malware to redirect users on bogus web pages. Use Anti-Spyware. Criminals in the virtual landscape are expanding their scope of operations with every passing day. Information Technology Blog. An online duel with your buddies always sounds fun.