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Credit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:43:17 +0000
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| Loapi Trojan discovered on Android devices—a downloader, dropper, adware app, and SMS Trojan all in one—could literally blow up your phone. Read on to learn how to protect against it. Categories: Tags: AndroidloapiMobiletrojan |
The post Lo lo lo Loapi Trojan could break your Android appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:45:39 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from December 11 to December 17, including the net neutrality ruling, adult site advertising, and Bitcoin-related scams. Categories: Tags: airport hackcrypto-currenciesfox-itmanagement enginemoneytakernet neutrailitytritonweekly blog roundup |
The post A week in security (December 11–17) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000
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| Adups, the same China-based company caught collecting an abundance of user data and creating a backdoor on mobile devices in 2016, has another trick up its sleeve. Categories: Tags: adupsAndroidcom.adups.fota.sysopercom.fw.upgrade.sysoperFWUpgradeProviderMobiletriple mUpgradeSys |
The post Mobile Menace Monday: upping the ante on Adups appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:30:17 +0000
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| Learn why Malwarebytes is blocking exosrv.com, an ad server for adult sites. Hint: it’s not because it’s porn. Categories: Tags: ad fraudad networksadult sitesmalicious redirectsmalvertising |
The post Exosrv.com, an ad server for adult sites, tops Malwarebytes detections appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:13:16 +0000
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| Watch as a Malwarebytes researcher catches a rather rude tech support scammer from AmericaGeeks in the act. Categories: Tags: AmericanGeeksscamSocial Engineeringtech supporttech support scamTSS |
The post Tech support scammer tries to sell free software appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:40:09 +0000
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| There are many reasons why you might want to start Internet traffic monitoring, especially if you’re a security enthusiast or amateur analyst. We list some free tools that have different use cases. Categories: Tags: bitmeterfiddlernetwork monitoringresmonResource Monitortcpviewurl revealerwindowswireshark |
The post Free tools: Internet traffic monitoring appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:53:19 +0000
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| The digital world of Bitcoin is ablaze with profit, speculation, and potential riches for all – unfortunately, scammers are in on the action and will stop at nothing to relieve the unwary of their digital fortunes. From the oldest tricks in the book to all new types of scams, it seems everyone is turning their attention to Bitcoin. What are the threats, and what can you do about it to stay safe? Categories: Tags: bitcoinBitCoin Scambtccoincryptocurrencyfakefaucetminerminersminingphishphishingscamsupport scammer |
The post There’s a hole in my bucket: Bitcoin scams aim to exploit volatile market appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000
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| Although often seen as an illegal cybercriminal tactic, the methodology behind fast flux is actually far from evil. So how is it being abused? Read on to learn more. Categories: Tags: botnetC&Ccardingfast fluxfast flux agentIP fluxkronosphishingstorm wormstration wormwirex |
The post A state of constant uncertainty or uncertain constancy? Fast flux explained appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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