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A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto

A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto walle.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderJun 5th, 2024

A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto

A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto walle.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Law enforcement operation takes aim at an often-overlooked cybercrime linchpin

Officials hope to sever a component crucial to the larger malware landscape. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An international cast of law enforcement agencies has struck a blow at a cybercrime linchpin that’s as obscure.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Law enforcement operation takes aim at an often-overlooked cybercrime lynchpin

Officials hope to sever a component crucial to the larger malware landscape. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An international cast of law enforcement agencies has struck a blow at a cybercrime lynchpin that’s as obscure.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Mystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour span

An unknown threat actor with equally unknown motives forces ISP to replace routers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One day last October, subscribers to an ISP known as Windstream began flooding message boards with report.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

I tested the most popular free antivirus apps for Mac. Here are the very best

Contrary to popular belief, MacOS is still susceptible to malware. Here are the best free antivirus for Mac so you can stay safe without forking over big bucks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

The best antivirus software for Chromebooks in 2024

Your Chromebook may need extra protection against malware and similar problems. These security apps work great with Chrome OS and have strong antivirus tools......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Bungie wins landmark suit against Destiny 2 cheat-maker AimJunkies

Three-year suit had claims of hidden crypto, fake Ukrainians, counter-hacking. Enlarge (credit: Bungie) They wanted to make money by selling cheating tools to Destiny 2 players. They may have ended up setting US legal pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Dealership employee accused of stealing $1M in fake towing scheme

Francisco Ortiz is accused of creating a fake company that billed Miller Motorcars for towing 873 vehicles over 10 months last year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

A new ransomware is hijacking Windows BitLocker to encrypt and steal files

New ransomware strain is creating new boot volumes and using labels to communicate with victims......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Compromised courtroom recording software was served from vendor’s official site

Courtroom recording software JAVS Viewer has been saddled with loader malware and has been served from the developer’s site since at least April 2, a threat researcher has warned last month. After analyzing a flagged installer detected in a cus.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

The best free antivirus software for 2024

Here are our picks for the best free antivirus software to protect and clear up malware on your computer without requiring a subscription......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Compromised recording software was served from vendor’s official site, threat researchers say

Legitimate recording software JAVS Viewer has been saddled with loader malware and has been served from the developer’s site since at least April 2, a threat researcher has warned last month. After analyzing a flagged installer detected in a cu.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

US government spending $50m on auto-patcher for hospital IT

There is a lot at stake for the UPGRADE program as hackers continue to batter healthcare organizations with malware and ransomware......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Norton 360 for Windows review: excellent antivirus packed with extras

We review Norton's antivirus and cybersecurity plans, checking malware protection, support, pricing, and more to help you keep your data secure......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia"s door

A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections

A key component: Installing known vulnerable drivers from Avast and IOBit. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Malware recently spotted in the wild uses sophisticated measures to disable antivirus protections, destroy evidenc.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

How small & medium businesses can stop Mac malware in its tracks

Some of us are old enough to remember the days when malware was strictly a Windows problem. Macs were more secure by design, but another key factor was that there weren’t enough of them in use to make Mac malware a sensible use of time for attacker.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Security Bite: Most common macOS malware in 2024 so far

It is a long-standing misconception that Macs are impervious to malware. Unfortunately, this has never been the case. While Apple might hope people continue to overlook the severity, Mac users continue to be caught off guard by cybercriminals’ adva.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Scientists" new drug-delivery technology is possible breakthrough for multi-strain vaccines

A new way to deliver drugs using a common protein could be used to develop mosaic vaccines, which are vaccines effective against multiple strains of a virus like COVID-19, among other medicines in a global first......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Two MIT students charged for exploiting Ethereum blockchain bug, stole $25 million in crypto

Two brothers alleged stole $25 million from the Ethereum blockchain after exploiting a flaw in a popular cryptocurrency software. Just when you've thought you've seen everything when it comes to cryptocurrency theft, two brothers attending MIT.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024