Malware
Mobile security alert as apps surpass security settings to spread malware
A research carried out by Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro has revealed some astonishing results. Some apps in disguise of cleaning software and malware cleaners are stealing data like password and banking records from phones and are transmitting it to remote servers intending to misuse it later. Apps like “Super Cleaner”, “Malware eraser” and “Quick […]
Apple Mac devices are more vulnerable to Cyber Threats than Windows PCs
For the first time, a research carried out by Anti-Virus software offering company Malwarebytes has discovered that the number of cyberattacks on Apple Mac Devices have outpaced the number of cyber threats on Windows PCs. The security study claims that the number of cyber threats on Macs has increased from 400% in 2019 over […]
Android vulnerability leads to malware scare
Kaspersky Lab has found a serious vulnerability in the Android operating system which can be used by hackers to launch malware attacks and steal information related to the smartphone user and transmit it to the servers of cybercriminals. Named as Trojan-Dropper.android. Shopper.a. the malware tends to break into the Play Store after disabling Google Play […]
Emotet malware attack on Email users at the United Nations
Email Users at the United Nations were targeted with sophisticated phishing attacks by Emotet malware operators. Reports are in that the operators who developed Emotet have now devised a phishing email campaign in the name of the Permanent Mission of Norway. The hackers are seen pretending to deliver accounting forms, delivery notifications, and invoices which […]
Chinese Malware on phones issued by the US Government
Surprisingly, the phones issued by the US government to those working for State approved assistance programs and low-income people are coming preloaded with Chinese malware says a survey conducted by a security company. Yes, what you’ve read is right! And the survey was conducted by a team of experts from Malwarebytes and points fingers […]
Worlds most dreaded state-developed malware strains
Here’s a list of world’s most dreaded malware strains developed by state-backed Cybersecurity units of various countries for reasons- Stuxnet- This is a malware strain jointly developed by armies of the United States and Israel in the year 2001. It is a computer worm that is designed to target industrial control systems to disrupt automated […]
YES! Encrypted Traffic Can (and Must) Be Classified
Encryption Trends Why is Traffic Encryption on the Rise? Everywhere you look, the use of encryption is rising: on the Internet, in public and private Clouds, within enterprises, and across personal devices. One driver of this trend is the global demand for better protection of personal privacy on the Internet. It is a demand that […]
Android Malware draining money in bank accounts
A new malware variant is said to be targeting millions of Android phones through a vulnerability that is yet to be actively exploited. And developers are insisting on the fact that the Trojan is well capable of draining money from bank accounts. Security researchers from Cybersecurity Firm Promon claim that “ StrandHogg” Vulnerability is […]
Trojan Malware now spreading Ransomware and stealing passwords
Cybersecurity researchers from Blackberry Cylance have discovered that a newly devised Trojan malware is now spreading ransomware and stealing passwords spelling deep trouble to hackers. The Python-based Trojan Malware which for now is seen targeting Windows operating system is capable of conducting espionage and stealing sensitive data. Dubbed as PyXie RAT, the malware […]
Over 80K computers running on Microsoft Windows OS found generating bitcoins with Malware
According to a security report released by Microsoft, over 80,000 computers running on different versions of the Windows Operating system were found mining bitcoins without the knowledge of the users. Dubbed as Dexphot, the malware has been reportedly infecting Win machines since Oct’18 stealing the computing power of its machines to mine bitcoins. Technologically, bitcoins […]
