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Credit to Author: hasherezade| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:09:33 +0000
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| We take an in-depth look into Phobos ransomware which threat actors distribute via RDP and look at similarities with Dharma (AKA CrySis) ransomware. Categories: Tags: crysisdharmaPhobosransomware |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:38:29 +0000
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| The blowback against FaceApp—for which data the company can collect and how it can use that data—is a bit overblown. Countless American companies do the exact same thing today. Categories: Tags: Chuck Schumerend user license agreementFaceAppfacial recognitiongovernment surveillanceprivacy policyrussiaterms of service |
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Read MoreCredit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:40:00 +0000
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| Because you, the user, should be able to decide which software ends up on your devices, Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.3.0 now detects preinstalled software. Categories: Tags: AdwCleanerchoicedevicepre-installed softwarequarantine |
The post Your device, your choice: AdwCleaner now detects preinstalled software appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:54:56 +0000
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| In June, investigators released a warrant to arrest Russian and Ukrainian nationals for shooting down Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. However, Russian disinformation campaigns have spread about the true cause of the fight’s demise. How can we separate fact from fiction and protect against fake news? Categories: Tags: bellingcatbukdisinformationfake newsIRAJITmalaysia airlinesmh17russiarussian disinformationrussian propagandasocial mediatwitterukraine |
The post Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 investigation shows Russian disinformation campaigns have global reach appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:50:35 +0000
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| A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 15–21, including the Zoom camera vulnerability, Extenbro, Sodinokibi, Magecart, and cybersecurity challenges facing the education sector. Categories: Tags: 2fa bypassadvanced persistent threatAndroid appsAPTbackdoorBitPaymer ransomwarebrowser extensionsbulletproofchromecybersecurity educationDataSpiiDDos attackDoppelPaymerEvilGnomeExtenbroFaceAppfacebookFacebook reporting toolfirefoxgenerationInstagramKe3changMagecartMedia File JackingprivacyRingCentral flawSodinokibitelegramvital infrastructurewhatsappZhumu flawzoom zero-day |
The post A week in security (July 15 – 21) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000
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| 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: 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 |
The post Parental monitoring apps: How do they differ from stalkerware? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000
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| Consumer expert Martin Lewis took Facebook to court over multiple rogue ads bearing his likeness. It’s now been settled out of court, and Facebook users have a new tool in the fight against bad ads. Categories: Tags: adsadvertisementsadvertsfacebookfacebook lawsuitMartin lewisscam reportingscam reporting tooluk |
The post New Facebook ad reporting tool launches in UK appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:58:26 +0000
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| There’s a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) in town, and it can twist tongues for giggles as much as twist organizations’ arms for cash. Get to know the Sodinokibi ransomware, including how to protect against this fledgling threat. Categories: Tags: 177a571d7c6a6e4592c60a78b574fe0ebf9359046c4f5c24de0a9de28bbabd14caasCisco Taloscrime-as-a-serviceCVE-2018-8453CVE-2019-2725e713658b666ff04c9863ebecb458f174FruitArmor APTgandcrabHeaven’s Gatemalvertisingmanaged service providersmsp hackOracle WebLogic vulnerabilityraasRansom.SodinokibiransomwareRansomware as a Servicerevilsalsa20shadow copysodinSodinokibivolume snapshot servicevssWin32k vulnerabilityzero-day vulnerability |
The post Threat Spotlight: Sodinokibi ransomware attempts to fill GandCrab void appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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