Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. “The dropper, which doubles as a password stealer, installs a driver that provides persistence to all other components to be installed in the future.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high. Spyware monitors a user’s every movement and actions on the internet without their knowledge.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Consider that most of us spend more time navigating the Internet on our laptops and smartphones than we do behind the wheel of a car. But the larger point is that Xbash is just one of dozens of malware families circulating far and wide across the Internet. Use a password manager. Yet, technology alone isn’t all that’s required.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In the OnionPoison campaign, threat actors shared a link to a malicious Tor installer posting it on a popular Chinese-language YouTube channel providing info on the anonymity on the internet. The experts also discovered that the libraries bundled with the malicious Tor Browser is infected with spyware. “The file freebl3.dll

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon? Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

The spyware is offered on download sites pretending to be installers for freeware and cracked versions of paid software. Several campaigns were found to push out this spyware, but all of them were easily connected by the malicious program embedded in the cracked versions of installers, and freeware. cn/eg/fr/de/in/it/co.jp/nl/pl/sa/sg/es/se/ae/co.uk/com/com.au/com.br/mx/tr

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Every keystroke, every website you visit, and every password you type is recorded by a piece of software or hardware called a keylogger or keystroke logger. Keylogging records every keystroke on a computer or other device, including usernames and passwords. Also, change all your passwords. How Does Keylogging Work?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As internet is becoming a part of everyday lives, some criminals are using it to satiate their vengeance needs and to gain monetary benefits. Apart from the above stated cyber law breaches, they are also other sections under which an internet user involved in a cyber crime can be punished.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Two-factor authentication .

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The internet is littered with unsafe websites that host viruses, malware, ransomware and other online threats. Some can slip spyware – malware that tracks a user’s online movements – onto devices without a user, especially an inexperienced internet user, noticing. Protecting vulnerable users from internet threats.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Bank details. Email addresses. Biometrics. Social Security number (SSN). Driving license.

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Google Security

MAY 15, 2024

Expanded Restricted Settings : To help protect more sensitive permissions that are commonly abused by fraudsters, we’re expanding Android 13’s restricted settings , which require additional user approval to enable permissions when installing an app from an Internet-sideloading source (web browsers, messaging apps or file managers).

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The NCSC expects that by 2025, GenAI and large language models (LLMs) will make it difficult for everyone, regardless of their cybersecurity posture, to assess whether an email or password reset request is genuine, or to identify phishing, spoofing, or other social engineering attempts. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The trojan horse can be hidden in software or attachments that, if downloaded, install different spyware and viruses on your device. This spyware and viruses can cause many problems on your device and compromise personal details. Internet service providers also help prevent several spam emails. However, they are not foolproof.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In fact, by 2023, the number of internet users is set to increase by 275% , creating more targets for online banking fraudsters. Malware Cybercriminals can use malware like spyware to break into your phone or computer and potentially steal your banking details.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. He was concerned that his phone had been hacked he contacted Toronto's Citizen Lab and agreed to let them install a VPN application that would give researchers a chance to track metadata associated with his Internet traffic.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

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. Furthermore, most consumer-oriented threats focus on stealing data (passwords, credit card information, etc).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

European ICS engineering organizations were mainly targeted by phishing campaigns attempting to deliver spyware and cryptominers. Experts reported that the majority of computers in the ICS engineering sector are represented by desktop systems, but laptops remain more exposed to attacks via the internet, removable media devices, and email.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2020

This rise in use comes with a warning now, from the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) which is housed within the U.S. And here's more on banking trojans: "In another scenario, banking trojans can be used as a “dropper” to install malware onto a user’s phone, particularly spyware (aka stalkerware). Department of Justice (DOJ).

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2019

Hash 32951a56e3fcd8f5b006c0b64ec694ddf722eba71e2093f7ee90f57856941f3d Threat Hawkey Spyware Brief Description Hawkey Spyware inside a Visual Basic Packer Ssdeep 12288:GVwYvwrMkE9LfRUXkpW7zGidwY/rwxOp8mH:COrI9zRUJfGCfzw0. Figure 20: Password retrieving routine from Internet Explorer.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Password Managers.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

In the recruitment world, phishing attacks trick recruiters as well as candidates into revealing sensitive information, such as their Social Security numbers and passwords. These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. Malware attacks are carried out via infected websites and software.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

WizzAir informed customers it forced a password reset on their accounts. Kazakhstan wants to intercept all HTTPS Internet traffic of its citizens. Android Spyware Monokle, developed by Russian defense contractor, used in targeted attacks. Stock trading service Robinhood stored passwords in plaintext for some users.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs. Uber scam lures victims with alert from a real Uber number Teaching cybersecurity skills to special needs children with Alana Robinson: Lock and Code S02E18.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2021

There was a rise in the percentage of ICS computers on which threats distributed over the internet and email, and spyware and miners were blocked. Malicious objects from the internet – web resources involved in the distribution or management of malware (+2.5 Spyware (+1.4 South Asia. Central Asia. Southeast Asia.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

In 2018, attackers shifted their focus to refining and deploying banking trojans, which essentially act as spyware. Years of stealing user names and passwords, and poor password practices add to this mix. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In our case, a link to a malicious Tor installer was posted on a popular Chinese-language YouTube channel devoted to anonymity on the internet. More importantly, one of the libraries bundled with the malicious Tor Browser is infected with spyware that collects various personal data and sends it to a command and control server.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Malicious hackers might use tools like computer viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojan horses, and more to further their goals. Many people wonder what motivates hackers who have had intentions. While some do it for cyber-adventure, others hack into computers for spying, activism, or financial gain.

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SecureList

MARCH 15, 2021

In fact, not only did the way people lived and worked changed, but so did the methods and tactics used by criminals on the Internet looking to exploit the massive increase in online traffic. However, upon clicking the attachment, the users would download Trojans ranging from spyware to backdoors. In February 2021, there were 377.5

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2021

Till then the iPhone owners are requested to avoid using unknown Wi-Fi networks for accessing internet on their devices. And keep their apps on phone secured with 2FA backed passwords. The post Apple iPhones to get protection against Pegasus Mobile Spyware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Cloud – computing recourses that make it available to access your files and services through the internet from any point in the world.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2022

An Australian national has been charged for the creation and sale of the Imminent Monitor (IM) spyware, which was also used for criminal purposes. The 24-year-old Australian national Jacob Wayne John Keen has been charged for his alleged role in the development and sale of spyware known as Imminent Monitor (IM).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. with no internet. Bots and botnets.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2019

Users’ logins and passwords from the Government Technology Agency ( [link] [.] Cybercriminals steal user accounts’ data using special spyware aimed at obtaining users’ authentication data. Another Trojan-stealer — AZORult, aside from stealing passwords from popular browsers, is capable of stealing crypto wallets data.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a typical internet hoax manner, crypto scam sites offered visitors to get rich quick by paying a small fee. In reality, the scheme worked the way any other internet hoax would: the self-professed altruists went off the radar once they received the deposit.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points.

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