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Government Employees at High Risk for Mobile Phishing

SecureWorld News

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. Telemetry data from more than 200 million devices and 175 million apps was analyzed to determine which mobile threats agencies most often face.

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Easy and Reliable Spyware & Malware Remover

Galido

Spyware is an abbreviated term that stands for “spy software” Malicious, spy software is designed for the purpose of gaining access to your computer and often damaging a computer and spreading the malware without the owner knowing. Tips for Spotting Malware and Spyware. What is Malware? There are various types of malware.

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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

SecureWorld News

The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Operating under the radar, these apps silently collect and transmit sensitive data to servers based in China, posing significant risks to user data security and privacy.

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Dangerous Android App Pretends to Be a System Update to Steal Your Data

Gizmodo

Beware a newly discovered malicious app that pretends to update your phone but, in reality, is just a giant spyware application that can steal pretty much all your data while also monitoring your movements and online search history. Read more.

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Operation Triangulation: Could Apple be an NSA agent, Russia asks

Dataconomy

While the attackers of Operation Triangulation remain a mystery for now, the speculations have already begun. Kaspersky researchers discovered a previously unknown mobile APT campaign targeting iOS devices. Meanwhile, there is just one more reason to update your iPhone’s operating system regularly.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

Cybercriminals often use mobile IoT devices to get inside the institute’s network. Hence, educational institutions must include mobile security as a part of their cyber security strategies. Therefore, educational institutions should invest in firewalls, intrusion detection, and virus and malware protection systems.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. For the top malware strains, the advisory provides six mitigations: Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware, on IT network assets.

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