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Security Affairs newsletter Round 226

Security Affairs

DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Fraudster stole $870,000 from 2 US universities with spear-phishing mails. The US Gov is testing high-altitude balloons for surveillance. Once again thank you! Houston County Schools in Alabama delayed the school years opening due to a malware attack.

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IT threat evolution Q1 2021

SecureList

Lazarus made use of COVID-19 themes in its spear-phishing emails, embellishing them with personal information gathered using publicly available sources. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here. Secondhand news.

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Want to Learn More About Malware? Check Out How to Prevent Different Types of Malware.

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