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MalwareBytes Security 

Data and device security for domestic abuse survivors

August 13, 2019 admin 2fa, Android, App Store, cloud storage, Data Security, device security, domestic abuse, domestic abuse survivor, domestic violence, encryption, end-to-end encryption, Google Play, google play store, iMessage, iOS, national domestic violence hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence, passcode, privacy, secure messaging, Security, signal, spyware, stalkerware, two-factor authentication, WhatsApp, wire

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:33:22 +0000

Many domestic abuse survivors need help before stalkerware strikes. Here, we give basic advice on device security and protecting sensitive data. Categories: Privacy Tags: 2faAndroidApp Storecloud storagedata securitydevice securitydomestic abusedomestic abuse survivordomestic violenceencryptionend-to-end encryptionGoogle PlayGoogle Play StoreiMessageiOSnational domestic violence hotlineNational Network to End Domestic Violencepasscodesecure messagingsecuritysignalspywarestalkerwaretwo-factor authenticationwhatsappwire (Read more…)

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A week in security (July 22 – 28)

July 29, 2019 admin a week in security, AdwCleaner, Amazong, BlueKeep, Cloud Security, Elasticsearch, Electronic Privacy Information Center, FaceApp, Facebook, Federal Trade Commission, Flight 17, FTC, Malaysian Airlines, Marcus Hutchins, Office 365, Online privacy, parental monitoring, parental monitoring apps, Phobos, pre-installed software, ransomware, Ring doorbell, Russia, russian disinformation, stalkerware, US Federal Trade Commission, WannaCry, Week in security

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:50:58 +0000

The latest cybersecurity news for the week of July 22–28. We look at Phobos ransomware, stalkerware’s similarities to parental monitoring apps, and the investigation into Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. Categories: A week in security Tags: a week in securityAdwCleanerAmazongBlueKeepcloud securityElasticsearchElectronic Privacy Information CenterFaceAppfacebookFederal Trade CommissionFlight 17FTCMalaysian AirlinesMarcus Hutchinsoffice 365online privacyparental monitoringparental monitoring appsPhobospre-installed softwareransomwareRing doorbellrussiarussian disinformationstalkerwareUS Federal Trade CommissionWannaCryweek in security (Read more…)

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Parental monitoring apps: How do they differ from stalkerware?

July 22, 2019 admin Android, App Store, child monitoring, child monitoring apps, children's monitoring, children's monitoring apps, Circle with Disney, CitizenLab, Cornell University, digital monitoring, digital monitoring apps, Family Orbit, FlexiSpy, Gizmodo, Google Play, google play store, Hoverwatch, Intimate Partner Violence, iOS, Kidguard, kids monitoring apps, MCCPTA, mspy, Nautilus, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, parental monitoring, parental monitoring apps, Predator in Your Pocket, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, spouseware, spyware, stalkerware, SURVEILLANCE, Teensafe, UNICEF, University of Central Florida, Wait Until 8th

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000

What are the differences between stalkerware apps and parental monitoring apps? What is an “acceptable” or “safe” parental monitoring app? And how can a parent know whether they’re downloading a “legitimate” parental monitoring app or instead a stalkerware app merely disguised as a tool for parents? Categories: Stalkerware Tags: AndroidApp Storechild monitoringchild monitoring appschildren’s monitoringchildren’s monitoring appsCircle with DisneyCitizenLabCornell Universitydigital monitoringdigital monitoring appsFamily OrbitFlexiSpyGizmodoGoogle PlayGoogle Play StoreHoverwatchIntimate Partner ViolenceiOSKidguardkids monitoring appsMCCPTAmspyNautilusOffice of the Privacy Commissioner of Canadaparental monitoringparental monitoring appsPredator in Your PocketPrivacy Rights ClearinghousespousewarespywarestalkerwaresurveillanceTeenSafeUNICEFUniversity of Central FloridaWait Until 8th (Read more…)

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MalwareBytes Security 

A week in security (July 1 – 7)

July 8, 2019 admin a week in security, bitcoin, bitcoin generators, cash generators, China, Equifax, Germany, godlua, ironpython, openpgp, permissions, ryuk, smart home, stalkerware

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:08:33 +0000

A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 1-7, including stalkerware, Bitcoin generators, app permissions, Chinese spyware, some giant leaks, and a new malware attack method. Categories: A week in security Tags: bitcoinbitcoin generatorscash generatorschinaEquifaxgermanygodluaironpythonopenpgppermissionsryuksmart homestalkerware (Read more…)

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MalwareBytes Security 

A week in security (June 24 – 30)

July 1, 2019 admin a week in security, atm attacks, ATM fraud, atm malware strains, ATM scam, Azure, cryptocurrency scams, Facial Recognition, fake jquery, greenflas, Internet of Things, IoT, JavaScript, Massachusettes, Microsoft Azure, scareware, slack, Slack outage, Somerville, spyware, stalkerware, Yandex

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:02:56 +0000

A roundup of cybersecurity news from June 24–30, including top malicious web campaigns, updates on the GreenFlash Sundown exploit, a Malwarebytes initiative to double down on stalkerware detection and awareness, and more. Categories: A week in security Tags: atm attacksatm fraudatm malware strainsATM scamAzurecryptocurrency scamsfacial recognitionfake jquerygreenflasInternet of ThingsIoTJavaScriptMassachusettesMicrosoft AzurescarewareSlackSlack outageSomervillespywarestalkerwareYandex (Read more…)

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Helping survivors of domestic abuse: What to do when you find stalkerware

July 1, 2019 admin burner, burner phone, Cerberus, domestic abuse, domestic violence, Electronic Frontier Foundation, FlexiSpy, Highster Mobile, Hoverwatch, kaspersky, MobiStealth, mspy, national domestic violence hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence, Operation Safe Escape, Safety Net, Snap Maps, Snapchat Maps, spyware, stalkerware, StealthGenie, surveillanceware, Teensafe, TheTruthSpy, Tile, W.O.M.A.N., W.O.M.A.N. Inc, Woman INc

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:51:59 +0000

Starting today, we’re doing more to protect stalkerware victims than improve our detection capabilities. We’re helping survivors understand how to tell if they’re being watched on their devices—and how to safely get out of the situation. Categories: Stalkerware Tags: burnerburner phoneCerberusdomestic abusedomestic violenceElectronic Frontier FoundationFlexiSpyHighster MobileHoverwatchkasperskyMobiStealthmspynational domestic violence hotlineNational Network to End Domestic ViolenceOperation Safe EscapeSafety NetSnap MapsSnapchat MapsspywarestalkerwareStealthGeniesurveillancewareTeenSafeTheTruthSpyTileW.O.M.A.N.W.O.M.A.N. IncWoman INc (Read more…)

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Mobile stalkerware: a long history of detection

June 25, 2019 admin Android, Android spyware, domestic abuse, Mobile, mobile phone, Monitor, spyware, stalkerware, stalking

Credit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Does Malwarebytes detect stalkerware? Absolutely, and for good reason. Moreover, we’ve been doing so for a long time—but it’s time to up our efforts. Categories: Android Tags: AndroidAndroid spywaredomestic abuseMobilemobile phonemonitorspywarestalkerwarestalking (Read more…)

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Kaspersky Security 

Podcast: #TheSAS2019 recap day 1

April 9, 2019 admin #TheSAS2019, news, podcast, SAS, SAS 2019, Security Analyst Summit, Special Projects, stalkerware

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:55:42 +0000

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Jeff and Ahmed take a look at the first day of the Security Analyst Summit in Singapore.

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Kaspersky Security 

What’s wrong with “legal” commercial spyware

April 3, 2019 admin privacy, spouseware, spy software, spying, spyware, stalkerware

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:42:06 +0000

Commercial spying apps — stalkerware — are not malware in the proper sense of the term, but it’s better to avoid using them anyway.

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MalwareBytes Security 

When spyware goes mainstream

September 5, 2018 admin 101, android spying, Android spyware, CFAA, computer fraud and abuse adct, consumer spyware, cybercrime, cydia app, find my friends, FYI, internet spy prevention act, ios spying, malware, mspy, spyware, stalkerware, stealware, surveillanceware, the i-spy act, trusted contacts

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Considering using spyware to surveil a cheating partner or keep an eye on the kiddos? Think again. Not only is it an invasion of privacy, but it’s illegal. Learn the telltale signs of spyware and why this suddenly mainstream malware needs to go back underground. Categories: 101 Cybercrime FYI Malware Tags: android spyingAndroid spywarecfaacomputer fraud and abuse adctconsumer spywarecydia appfind my friendsinternet spy prevention actios spyingmspyspywarestalkerwarestealwaresurveillancewarethe i-spy acttrusted contacts (Read more…)

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