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Good old malware for the new Apple Silicon platform

SecureList

However, as technology evolves, we also observe a growing interest in the newly released platform from malware adversaries. In this article, we are going to take a look at threats for Macs with the Apple M1 chip on board. In this article, we are going to take a look at threats for Macs with the Apple M1 chip on board.

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What is Malware?

Identity IQ

In this article, we’ll discuss: . Adware is software designed to serve advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs. Adware isn’t always bad. Some free apps, for instance, include adware as a way to make revenue from ads. Why do Cybercriminals Use Malware? How does Malware Spread?

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macOS: Bashed Apples of Shlayer and Bundlore

Security Affairs

Though these scripts have slight variations, they mostly belong to a plague of adware strains— Shlayer and Bundlore. The malicious shell scripts used by Shlayer and Bundlore are usually malvertising-focused adware bundlers using shell scripts in the kill chain to download and install an adware payload. Conclusion.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). What is Malware .

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 432 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Apple shines and buffs Mac security—Is it enough to stop today’s malware?

Malwarebytes

At first considered a reasonably dangerous threat (researchers now believe it’s a form of adware), Silver Sparrow is nevertheless a malware family of intrigue for showcasing “mature” capabilities, such as the ability to remove itself, which is usually reserved for stealth operations. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 423 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.