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Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:00:54 +0000
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| A lesser-known variant called LockCrypt ransomware has been creeping around under the radar since June 2017. We take a look inside its code and expose its flaws. Categories: Tags: LockCryptLockCrypt ransomwareransomware |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:00:18 +0000
Dofoil is a sophisticated threat that attempted to install coin miner malware on hundreds of thousands of computers in March, 2018. In previous blog posts we detailed how behavior monitoring and machine learning in Windows Defender AV protected customers from a massive Dofoil outbreak that we traced back to a software update poisoning campaign several
Read MoreCredit to Author: Anna Markovskaya| Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:00:16 +0000
Hidden miners detected in soccer and VPN apps on Google Play — steer clear!
Read MoreCredit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:53:29 +0000
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| The Panerabread.com breach might have exposed 37 million customers’ data online. What should you do to make sure your security isn’t compromised? Categories: Tags: Brian Krebsdata breachidentity theftKrebsOnSecurityLord & TaylorMyFitnessPalOrbitzPaneraPanerabread.comprivacySaks Fifth Avenue |
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Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000
The appointment of Paul Nakasone raises the question again: Should the NSA and Cyber Command be controlled by one man?
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:30:00 +0000
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| Some gaming portals have been preying on children to get their malicious extensions installed. They use targeted advertizing and offer (already) free games as a reward for installing their adware. Categories: Tags: adwarecmptchextensionsgamingmalicious gaming extensionsslithervideo gameswebstore |
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Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:59:55 +0000
As cryptojacking takes over the web, Google will put a stop to cryptomining extensions that prey on unsuspecting installers.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Anna Markovskaya| Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:40:59 +0000
Most computer infections come from visiting porn sites, or so some people say. Are they right?
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