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Hackers exploit old Microsoft Vulnerability to drop Zloader Malware

CyberSecurity Insiders

Highly placed sources say that the malware has been distributed via phishing campaign by a cyber threat group named MalSmoke. Check Point researchers who discovered Zloader reiterated the fact that the said malware has capabilities to steal other sensitive info along with the feature of inducing ransomware payloads such as Ryuk and Egregor.

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Cybersecurity and Online Gaming

IT Security Guru

Ransomware – Usually associated with enterprises, ransomware is also found to infect systems and consoles used by online gamers. Phishing and stolen identities – Phishing, the go-to method of attack for cybercriminals, is also a frequent tactic within the gaming community.

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Ransomware attacks can also threaten to release sensitive information. Law enforcement agencies continually advise ransomware targets not to pay.

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3 reasons even Chromebook™ devices benefit from added security

Webroot

Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

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Crushing the two biggest threats to mobile endpoint security in 2023

Malwarebytes

Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. It’s not.

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Mobile security threats: reality or myth?

Hot for Security

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. Even ransomware can make its way onto your phone if you jump through enough hoops set up by a threat actor.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 224 – News of the week

Security Affairs

Emsisoft releases a second decryptor in a few days, this time for ZeroFucks ransomware. BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass. Hackers published a list of allegedly phished Discord login credentials. Comodo Antivirus is affected by several vulnerabilities.