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All posts tagged "malware"
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593Editorial / Security / Site News / TechSocial Warfare WordPress plugin exploited, affected many sites including us
We'd like to first apologize if you visited our site at some point overnight and were re-directed to another site as a...
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539Business / Security / TechL.A. Times and Tribune newspapers hit with malware attack
The virus spread through the Tribune publishing network and infected systems used in news production and the printing process.
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929Android / Mobile / Security / TechAvast discovers pre-installed malware “Cosiloon” on some Android devices
Avast just discovered a new malware called Cosiloon and the kicker is, Cosiloon was pre-installed on devices from manufacturers like ZTE and...
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3.6KSecurity / Tech[Infographic] How prepared is your company for a cyber attack?
With no industry safe, it’s more important than ever to have a comprehensive prevention plan in place.
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991Gaming / PC / Security / Tech / XboxPUBG Ransomware is one bit of malware you may not mind getting
OK, so you still really don't want to get any malware ever...
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1.3KAndroid / Mobile / Security / TechMalware disguised as Secure Wi-Fi Service pre-installed on 5m smartphones
The three most popular brands targeted are Honor, Huawei, and Xiaomi with phones by OPPO, vivo, Meizu, LeEco, Coolpad, GIONEE, and even...
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1.3KSecurity / TechHP Touchpoint Analytics Client accused of being spyware
HP did release a statement to PCMag regarding the issue
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870Google / Security / TechGoogle adds additional protections against phishing via malicious plugins
Google believes these new protections ought to significantly reduce the chances of a repeat of "Google Docs."
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975Security / TechEugene Kaspersky is willing to have source code examined by U.S. Gov.
"Anything I can do to prove that we don't behave maliciously I will do it." ~Eugene Kaspersky~
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5.0KHardware Reviews / Reviews / Security / TechCUJO review: A hardware firewall with access control which protects all your connected devices
CUJO does a great job of blocking sites and hacking attempts across all your connected devices to help keep your network safe...
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1.3KSecurity / TechRussian hackers hiding malware in Britney Spears Instagram comments
Be careful out there in social media land, not everything is as it seems!
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1.6KSecurity / Sponsored PostIs using a free antivirus worth the risk?
A decent antivirus software costs around $39-$55. Not that expensive, right? So why do people still rely on free antivirus?
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974Security / TechFireball is a Chinese malware that could affect 250 million computers
This operation is run by Rafotech, a large digital marketing agency based in Beijing.
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1.5KSecurity / TechHackers are using social media to launch cyberattacks
According to the New York Times, the Pentagon is worried that hackers are ramping up their social media presence in order to...
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981Security / TechHP computers shipping with keylogger installed, not as malicious as it sounds
This seems to be more of an issue of lazy development rather than intended maliciousness.
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1.0KSecurity / TechHandBrake has been infected with Proton malware on macOS
Luckily, HandBrake's forums have provided details on how to manually remove the malware.
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985Apple / Security / TechMac users beware of Dok Malware, it will take control of your system
Dok Malware is hidden inside a zip file sent via email, deleting unknown emails should keep you safe.
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1.1KTechFalseGuide malware may have infected over 600,000 Android devices
Take this as yet another reminder to pay close attention to the permissions requested by the apps you download.
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5.4KAndroid / Google / Mobile / Security / Tech[UPDATED] Security firm finds 36 Android devices with pre-installed malware on board
The malware was not installed at the manufacturer but is suspected of being slipped in down the supply chain.
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1.1KSecurity / TechPatcher ransomware encrypts your macOS machine, throws away the key
As long as you aren't using torrents or other sites to illegally download software you should be fine.
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2.4KSecurity / Tech
macOS Proton malware is undetectable, available on the dark web for 40 BTC
Proton can work its way into nearly every aspect of your macOS device, leaving almost nothing that the attacker cannot access.
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1.7KAndroid Gaming / Gaming / iOS Gaming / Security / TechStop downloading Super Mario Run clones on Android
There's no denying that Super Mario Run has been hugely successful for Nintendo since its release on iOS recently.
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938Security / TechNew ransomware will release your PC if you spread ransomware
Now there's a new report that some criminals are giving some ransomware victims a break, sort of.
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975Security / Tech
Operation Avalanche takes down huge malware botnet
Operation Avalanche took many years to come to a successful outcome but this isn't the last you'll hear about malware botnets being...
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1.0KAndroid / Editorial / Google / Mobile / TechDon’t be a Gooligan, don’t install Android apps from third-party sources
Just stop it people, get your apps from Google and save yourselves the headaches.
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784Android / Google / Mobile / Tech
Quadrooter isn’t an issue if you stick with Google Play apps
Side loading apps from third-party apps stores or sharing APK files from one person to another is potential trouble.
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1.4KSecurity / TechWindows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Coming Soon
Microsoft announced an additional level of protection for Windows Defender. They describe it as Advanced Threat Protection. They start by saying this: We...
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1.1KSecurity / TechInvisible Mobile Ads Aren’t As Innocent As You’d Hope
Have you ever wanted to get even with those advertisers who spam mobile ads through the apps on your phone? I know...
