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A week in security (January 22 – January 28)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:00:00 +0000

A compilation of notable security news from January 22 to January 28, featuring multiple bitcoin and ransomware scams, the rise of spyware, human trafficking as a twisted malware service, and more.

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IMPORTANT: Web blocking / RAM usage announcement

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2018 19:53:22 +0000

Earlier this morning, we published a protection update that caused connection issues for many of our customers. As a side effect of the web protection blocks, the product also spiked memory usage and possibly caused a crash. We have triaged this issue and pushed a protection update that resolves it.

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How to remove adware from your PC

Credit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:54:00 +0000

Half the battle in avoiding adware is reading install wizards and EULAs very carefully. But let’s be real: no one does that. Here’s how to remove adware from your PC in a few easy steps.

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IMPORTANT: Web Blocking / RAM Usage

Credit to Author: Ken Liao| Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2018 19:53:22 +0000

Earlier this morning, we published a protection update that caused connection issues for many of our customers. As a side effect of the web protection blocks, the product also spiked memory usage and possibly caused a crash. We have triaged this issue and pushed a protection update that resolves it.

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Plugging a virtual leak: insecure VR app exposes customer data

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Until a recent fix was applied, users of the VR pornography app SinVR could have found their subscriber information up for grabs.

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Gartner recognizes Malwarebytes as a “Visionary” in the Magic Quadrant

Credit to Author: Marcin Kleczynski| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:14:44 +0000

Gartner has recognized Malwarebytes as a “visionary” in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms. Malwarebytes was selected for its completeness of vision and ability to execute.

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Presenting: Malwarebytes Labs 2017 State of Malware Report

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000

In our 2017 State of Malware report, we examined attack methods, malware developments, and distribution techniques used by cybercriminals over the last 12 months.

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Singapore government gets into the network defense game

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Governments have been classically slow to adapt to digital realities. Singapore tries to break the mold with a new cybersecurity bill that tackles breaches, infrastructure, and reporting.

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