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"Triangulation" iPhone spyware used Apple hardware exploits unknown to almost everyone

TechSpot

A new report from Kaspersky's security team outlines all the currently known details of "Triangulation," arguably the most sophisticated iOS spyware ever discovered. The most intriguing detail is that it relies on exploits hidden so deeply that virtually no one outside of Apple could have known about them. Read Entire Article

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MacStealer Extracts Docs, Cookies, Login Info from MacOS Users

SecureWorld News

Uptycs is sponsoring and participating in a panel discussion at the SecureWorld Financial Services virtual conference on May 17th. A good example of this TTP is seen in the CloudMensis/BadRAT spyware discovered independently by both ESET and Volexity."

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

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.” Adware, which is generally safe, could be present, as well as more dangerous threats like spyware or ransomware.

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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. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. Ursnif Ursnif is a banking Trojan that steals financial information.

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Fed Tech News Roundup

CTOvision

NASA, Microsoft team up for virtual assistance GCN (Today) - The Sidekick project aims to give astronauts earthbound expert assistance when and where they need it.Although the explosion of the SpaceX rocket in late June grounded the NASA/Microsoft Sidekick project. The [Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

They disturb the virtual classes by exposing unwanted and harmful media during ongoing classes or sessions. It can help protect the network from various attacks, including viruses, worms, spyware, and ransomware. They can be placed as attachments in phishing emails or viruses inside digital libraries and other unexpected places.

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FBI Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at Public Charging Stations

SecureWorld News

When hackers trick people into using their fake Wi-Fi networks and power stations, they can compromise devices, install malware/spyware and steal data. Consumers should remember that connections (whether physical, or virtual like in the case of Wi-Fi) exist to create access, and that access works on both directions.

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