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Massive threat campaign strikes open-source repos, Sonatype spots new CursedGrabber malware

Security Affairs

likely a pun ) and was published to npm registry around November 11, 2020. Here’s how the malware execution sequence would appear to a Windows user: The “Windows NT is not supported” message shown in the screenshot, however, is a false error thrown by the malware in an attempt to fool both antivirus products and the end-user.

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Top Linux endpoint protection software

CSO Magazine

I've never felt a need for a Linux antivirus program. According to security company Crowdstrike, Linux malware increased by 35% in 2021 compared to 2020. I've been running the Linux desktop since the great desktop debate was between C Shell and Bash. Far from it!

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

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— Dave Kennedy (@HackingDave) July 15, 2020. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. link] pic.twitter.com/cVIyB44o6q — Eugene Kaspersky (@e_kaspersky) June 22, 2020. Ingenious!

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Cybersecurity industry reacts as antivirus pioneer John McAfee found dead

CSO Magazine

antivirus pioneer John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish prison cell on Wednesday June 25, 2021. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. The British-born, outspoken millionaire was being held in Barcelona after being arrested in October 2020 on charges of US tax evasion.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security Experts Reflect on Safety

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Remote work unexpectedly became the norm in 2020, and as we close out 2021, the hybrid work model may be here to stay for decades to come. Increasingly, traditional sandboxing and antivirus software aren’t enough. Wes Spencer, VP, External CSO, ConnectWise. It’s clear that it’s working. Let’s admit it.