cybercrime – Page 24 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:00:41 +0000

The extremely popular video game Fortnite is coming to Android sometime this summer, and the fanbase is going wild. Not surprisingly, mobile malware developers are taking advantage. Already, there are several videos on YouTube with links claiming to be versions of Fortnite for Android. Spoiler alert: they’re fake.

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June 15, 2018 admin

UK law enforcement: an uphill struggle to fight hackers

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 19:02:03 +0000

Reports claim that UK law enforcement are still struggling to get to grips with cybercrime. We take a look at what’s going on, and why services aren’t able to cope with all things digital.

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Tags: cybercrime funding law enforcement police uk uk law enforcement

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June 13, 2018 admin

VPNFilter malware still making waves

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:15:10 +0000

We take a look at VPNFilter malware, which is still out there and causing trouble for certain models of routers worldwide. What is it? And is your device on the list? Read on.

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Tags: malware router routers vpnfilter

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June 12, 2018 admin

Exploit kits: Spring 2018 review

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 19:04:14 +0000

In this Spring 2018 snapshot, we review the top exploit kits observed in the wild.

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Tags: EK EKs exploit kits grandsoft GreenFlash Sundown Magnitude RIG

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June 6, 2018 admin

PSA: Users with landlines are more vulnerable to scams

Credit to Author: Jean Taggart| Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Anyone still using a home phone be warned: having landlines makes you particularly vulnerable to scams. Read on to learn how to keep your landline but stay safe from cyberattacks.

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Tags: 419 scams land line scam Nigerian Prince scam phone scam tech support scam

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June 5, 2018 admin

Social media: A treasure trove of spam and scams

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:00:33 +0000

How do spammers know how to target you for scams? They use social media to produce the most convincing types of spam.

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Tags: login credentials nigerian phish phishing Pieter Arntz social media spam

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June 4, 2018 admin

Mobile Menace Monday: A race to hidden ads

Credit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0000

A bike racing game on Google Play locks users’ screens, displays full-screen ads, and is notoriously difficult to uninstall. It’s no wonder Android game reviewers demand to know how to get rid of it. We show you how.

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Tags: Android Device Administrator Hidden Ads mobile menace monday triple m uninstall

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