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Adload Adware Quickly Evades Apple’s Expanded XProtect

Penetration Testing

A recent update of Apple’s XProtect security framework, which included an unprecedented 74 new rules targeting the prolific Adload adware, appears to have been ineffective.

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AdsExhaust: New Adware Masquerading as Oculus Installer Wreaks Havoc

Penetration Testing

In a recent report, the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) has uncovered a sophisticated adware strain dubbed AdsExhaust, cunningly disguised as the Oculus installer application.

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Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise

Penetration Testing

There was a 46% increase in... The post Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Sneaky Android Adware Masquerades as Popular Games to Bombard You With Ads

Penetration Testing

These... The post Sneaky Android Adware Masquerades as Popular Games to Bombard You With Ads appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Mac Malware Alert: The Rampant Rise of macOS.Bkdr.Activator

Penetration Testing

This realm, notorious for its cryptominers, adware, and browser hijackers, has... The post Mac Malware Alert: The Rampant Rise of macOS.Bkdr.Activator appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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HotPage.exe Unmasked: Hidden Malware with Advanced Capabilities

Penetration Testing

At first glance, this application appeared to be yet another piece of adware. At the end of 2023, researchers stumbled upon an intriguing discovery—a setup file named HotPage.exe.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Often auditing will be performed through the review of networking logs, but penetration testing and vulnerability scanning can also be used to check for proper implementation and configuration. Penetration testing and IT architecture design can also be useful skills, but some organizations will outsource these specialties.