More Than 1 Million People Downloaded a Fake WhatsApp Android App
Credit to Author: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai| Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:46:27 +0000
The Google Play Store is still filled with malicious copycats of legitimate ads.
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Why emerging APAC markets are prime targets for the malware of the future
Credit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2017 02:00:04 +0000
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| Cybercriminal activity continues to be heavily targeted toward the US and Europe. But emerging APAC markets are even more susceptible to malware attack. Here’s why. Categories: Tags: AndroidAsia-Pacificcybersecuritycybersecurity awarenessIoT |
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Read More2018 Malware Forecast: ransomware hits hard, continues to evolve
Credit to Author: Bill Brenner| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:00:31 +0000
SophosLabs looked at the most prolific ransomware variants. And, we offer you the tools to better defend against them.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=43824&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/KUjPWMy0Kt8″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
Read MoreLokiBot: If not stealing, then extorting
Credit to Author: Alexandra Golovina| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:49:28 +0000
This versatile mobile banking Trojan morphs into ransomware on detecting a removal attempt.
Read More2018 Malware Forecast: ransomware hits hard, crosses platforms
Credit to Author: Bill Brenner| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:00:31 +0000
SophosLabs looked at the most prolific ransomware variants. And, we offer you the tools to better defend against them.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=43824&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/KUjPWMy0Kt8″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
Read MoreAll rise! Mind these digital crimes and arm yourself against them
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:15:18 +0000
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| News of attacks come and go so fast, sometimes it’s hard to keep track. We’ve done the work for you, sifting through scores of reports to bring you a compilation of digital crimes that are on the rise and what you can do to protect yourself. Categories: Tags: Androidcard skimmingcontactless card fraudcyberbullyinglinuxMac OSmalware |
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Read MoreAndroid Ransomware Alert! DoubleLocker changes your phone’s PIN and encrypts your data
Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:40:59 +0000
DoubleLocker is an Android ransomware the likes of which have never been seen before. The malware is designed to launch a two-pronged attack – it locks down the phone it infects and encrypts all files stored in the device. What is spreading DoubleLocker ransomware? The malware gets into a device…
The post Android Ransomware Alert! DoubleLocker changes your phone’s PIN and encrypts your data appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.
Read MoreBeware of the WhatsApp spam message that begins with ‘Have you seen this?’
Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:00:59 +0000
A few days back I received a message from one of my contacts on WhatsApp. The message read, “OMG!! Have you seen this? link” As you may have noticed, the message does not say much but has a link bearing the name of a popular online store. I didn’t click…
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