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Experts attribute WyrmSpy and DragonEgg spyware to the Chinese APT41 group

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China-linked group APT41 was spotted using two previously undocumented Android spyware called WyrmSpy and DragonEgg China-linked APT group APT41 has been observed using two previously undocumented Android spyware called WyrmSpy and DragonEgg. Upon installing the two spyware, they request extensive device permissions.

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UN approves Russia-Cina sponsored resolution on new cybercrime convention

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The United Nations on Friday have approved a Russian-sponsored and China-backed resolution to create a new convention on cybercrime. The United Nations on Friday has approved a Russian-sponsored and China-backed resolution to create a new convention on cybercrime. It will only serve to stifle global efforts to combat cybercrime.”

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The new Azorult 3.3 is available in the cybercrime underground market

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In July, the experts discovered a new sophisticated version of the AZORult Spyware that was involved in a large email campaign on July 18. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hackers threaten to leak a copy of the World-Check database used to assess potential risks associated with entities

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The list also includes criminals, suspected terrorists, intelligence operatives and a European spyware firm. In June 2016, security researcher Chris Vickery found a copy of the World-Check database dated 2014 that was accidentally exposed online.

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A new sophisticated version of the AZORult Spyware appeared in the wild

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A new sophisticated version of the AZORult Spyware was spotted in the wild, it was involved in a large email campaign on July 18. Malware researchers at Proofpoint spotted a new version of the AZORult Spyware in the wild, it was involved in a large email campaign on July 18, just 24 hours it appeared in cybercrime forums on the Dark Web.

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International law enforcement operation shuts down Imminent Monitor RAT operations

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A successful new operation was announced by Europol, it announced to have dismantled the global organized cybercrime ring behind Imminent Monitor RAT. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Google removed 1.7K+ Joker Malware infected apps from its Play Store

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The spyware is able to steal SMS messages, contact lists and device information along with to sign victims up for premium service subscriptions. The Joker spyware checks for SIM cards associated with one of the above countries. This approach allows the Joker spyware to make it hard static analysis. Pierluigi Paganini.

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