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Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:00:50 +0000
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| In this series, we will be using the below flowchart to follow the process of determining which adware we are dealing with. The idea is to give you an idea of how many different types of adware are around for Windows systems. Categories: Tags: ad fraudadwarecacheextensionspotentially unwanted programsPUP |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:00:46 +0000
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| A quick peek into some changes to Terror EK, an underdog exploit kit in development. Categories: Tags: exploit kitsSundown EKTerror EK |
The post Terror EK going ‘pro’? Not quite yet appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:00:07 +0000
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| Stay on the lookout for a new iCloud scam. A Malwarebytes employee reported receiving multiple calls claiming to be from Apple Support and asking for her credentials. Categories: Tags: AppleApple IDcelebgateicloudiCloud IDiOS App StoreiPhonemacMac App Storescamtech supporttech support scamTSS |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:00:49 +0000
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| A lot of companies don’t make it all too clear who their tech support is. Given the wide variety in how legitimate companies handle their support, how can you tell the difference between tech support and a tech support scam? We point out how to differentiate us from a tech support scammer. Categories: Tags: fraudMalwarebytesscamtech supportTSS |
The post Do I have Malwarebytes or a tech support scam? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:00:55 +0000
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| We live in the age of the 24-hour news cycle. Each day, whether it’s from TV news, phone notifications, online browsing, social media, or even the good old fashioned paper, we hear stories of the increasing dangers of cybercrime. Cyberthreats are growing more serious! Russian hacker starts his own ransomware service! Experts say tech support… Categories: Tags: cybersecuritycybersecurity awarenesssecurity fatigue |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:59:43 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 17th of April to the 23rd. We focused on the return of Locky ransomware, Moker Trojan, and more. Categories: Tags: binary optionsexploit kitLockyMokerMoker TrojanransomwarerecapRIG-Vtrojanweekly blog roundup |
The post A week in security (Apr 17 – Apr 23) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:00:31 +0000
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| If you work at a company that allows you to use your mobile device to login email, access company data, and/or connect to company Wi-Fi, you could be more of a risk than you think. Categories: Tags: AndroidcybersecurityMobileprivacytriple m |
The post Mobile Menace Monday: Securing your privacy on Android appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:38:53 +0000
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| For a while, it appeared that Locky ransomware had completely disappeared and allowed for Cerber to take the number one spot as the most distributed piece of ransomware. But after a long absence, Locky returns in full swing. Categories: Tags: cerberCerber ransomwareLockyLocky ransomwareransomware |
The post Locky ransomware is back, but we already protect against it appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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