Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Google Android team found high severity flaw in Honeywell Android-based handheld computers. NSO mobile Pegasus Spyware used in operations in 45 countries. Magecart cybercrime group stole customers credit cards from Newegg electronics retailer. EOSBet Gambling application hacked, crooks stole $200,000 worth of EOS.

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Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Advertising Data breaches 88

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. It is thought to be the first computer virus. . years of probation.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Hacking Banking 135

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity for Electronic Frontier Foundation, which is also a founding partner of the Coalition Against Stalkerware, told Malwarebytes Labs that this flaw actually showcases why it is so important for technology developers to take into account situations of domestic abuse when designing their products.

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Accountability Computers and Electronics Spyware Surveillance 143

SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

If your battery is running low, be aware that juicing up your electronic device at free USB port charging stations, such as those found near airport gates, in hotels and other travel-friendly locations, could have unfortunate consequences. You could become a victim of 'juice jacking,' a new cyber-theft tactic.

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Computers and Electronics Malware IoT Spyware 98

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

These can come in a variety of forms we’ll discuss in more detail below, but the most common in a modern office setting is software monitoring, where a piece of software is installed onto employees’ computers, which can then track things such as web activity. The most obvious is performance tracking. In short, the results are mixed.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

This RAT allows an attacker to surveil and harvest sensitive data from a target computer. Cracked applications are one of the easiest ways for attackers to get malware onto people’s computers: to elevate their privileges, they only need to ask for the password, which usually arouses no suspicion during software installation.

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Banking Malware Computers and Electronics Mobile 118

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Difficult to detect, they ensure that a computer remains infected even if someone reinstalls the operating system or replaces the hard drive.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Remote workers using corporate computers for entertainment purposes, such as online games, continue to pose financial threats organizations. Nevertheless, corporate computers used for entertainment purposes remain one of the most important ways to get initial access to a company’s network.

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Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

SecureList

MAY 3, 2021

In seventh place is the Noon spyware (2.41%), which steals passwords from browsers and reads keystrokes. The rating of organizations targeted by phishers is based on the triggering of the deterministic component in the Anti-Phishing system on user computers. Organizations under attack.

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Phishing Banking Accountability Computers and Electronics 136

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating.

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SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

By following it, the recipient risks not only handing over their personal data to the attackers, but also downloading malware to their computer or phone. These malicious programs, disguised as electronic documents, are often distributed in archives. Investments and public property scams. and dropped to second place.

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Phishing Banking Scams Computers and Electronics 134

SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

If previously they were dominated by IT topics (problems with Windows, suspicious activity on the computer, etc.), The share of the Badun family, which consists of various malware disguised as electronic documents, decreased slightly, pushing it into second place. TOP 10 malicious attachments in spam, Q3 2021 ( download ).

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Phishing Scams Accountability Computers and Electronics 130

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Attackers gained access to real business correspondence (most likely by stealing correspondence from previously infected computers) and sent malicious files or links to all of its participants in response to the previous email. The percentage of Mail Anti-Virus detections on computers of users from Germany (3.85%) continued to decrease.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 7, 2021

A state-sponsored hacker and/or a member of a foreign government’s intelligence organization may have used the chaos to compromise the security of the Capitol with mechanical spyware or other exploits. The theft of device including computers, smartphones, USB drives and other external drives is a matter of grave concern.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Some of those who bought the spyware were allegedly able to see live locations of the devices, view the targets emails, photos, web browsing history, text messages, video calls, etc. I am a coordinator, the Coalition Against Spyware. Just like uninstalling the spyware app can escalate abuse. And in that situation.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Fraudsters also sent out emails with promotional offers from home appliance and electronics stores. Beyond electronics, scammers also offered other discounted products. Judging by the technical headers of the emails, both the sneaker store and electronics store promotions were sent by the same fraudsters.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics 94

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Second place was taken by Badun Trojans (6.31%), distributed in archives and disguised as electronic documents. The fifth and tenth most popular forms of malware sent in attachments were Noon spyware Trojans for any version of Windows OS (3.63%) and 32-bit versions (1.90%), respectively. up on 2020.

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