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This devious malware is able to disable your antivirus

Hackers have found a way to disable antivirus programs by using vulnerable legitimate drivers......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagOct 6th, 2022

Living Security Unify Power Insights identifies vulnerable members within an organization

Living Security announced Unify Power Insights, which combines intelligence across multiple identity management and security tools to pinpoint visibility into which members of the workforce are most vulnerable to phishing, account compromise, malware.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Tsurugi Linux: Tailoring user experience for digital forensics and OSINT investigations

Tsurugi Linux is a heavily customized open-source distribution focused on supporting DFIR investigations. The project focuses mainly on live forensics analysis, post-mortem analysis, and digital evidence acquisition. Users can also perform malware an.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Apple"s stripping out blood oxygen sensing from Apple Watch enough to skirt import ban

Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

U.S. Customs say Apple Watch changes are enough to beat ITC ban

Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Windows SmartScreen bug exploited to deliver powerful info-stealer (CVE-2023-36025)

A vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) that Microsoft fixed in November 2023 continues to be exploited by malware peddlers: this time around, the delivered threat is a variant of the Phemedrone Stealer. About the malware Phemedrone Stealer is a piece of ma.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Akira ransomware attackers are wiping NAS and tape backups

“The Akira ransomware malware, which was first detected in Finland in June 2023, has been particularly active at the end of the year,” the Finnish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) has shared on Wednesday. NCSC-FI has received 12 re.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Linux devices are under attack by a never-before-seen worm

Based on Mirai malware, self-replicating NoaBot installs cryptomining app on infected devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) For the past year, previously unknown self-replicating malware has been compromising Linux dev.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Cummins agrees to U.S. record $2 billion Ram engine emissions settlement

The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Cummins agrees to record $1.65 billion U.S. engine emissions settlement

The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

PSA: Here’s a Facebook data-gathering tool you’ll want to disable

As Meta faces increasing legal scrutiny over Facebook data-gathering to serve personalized ads, its latest tactic is to claim that a feature is really intended to help users … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJan 3rd, 2024

29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide

Mobile banking is outpacing online banking across all age groups due to its convenience and our desire to have those apps at our fingertips, according to Zimperium. However, this surge is accompanied by a dramatic growth in financial fraud. The resea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJan 3rd, 2024

Newly discovered malware can be used to hijack your Google account, even after you’ve logged out

Newly discovered malware can apparently be used to hijack your Google account, even after you’ve logged out and if you changed your password. The post Newly discovered malware can be used to hijack your Google account, even after you’ve logged ou.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 30th, 2023

Week in review: Terrapin SSH attack, Mr. Cooper breach

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Creating a formula for effective vulnerability prioritization In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Gorelik, CTO and Head of Malware Research.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 24th, 2023

8220 gang exploits old Oracle WebLogic vulnerability to deliver infostealers, cryptominers

The 8220 gang has been leveraging an old Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability (CVE-2020-14883) to distribute malware, the Imperva Threat Research team has found. About 8220 Active since 2017, the 8220 gang has been known for deploying cryptocurrency.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

Cleafy improves banking security with real-time AI capabilities

In the ever-evolving landscape of banking and financial security, new malware variants poses a significant and imminent challenge. Traditionally, both the identification and classification of these threats only occurred post-attack, leaving banks and.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 19th, 2023

The best free antivirus software for 2023

Making sure you are safe when browsing the internet is a must in the modern age of computing. Here are the best free antivirus solutions to get you started......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2023

Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector

The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 18th, 2023

Creating a formula for effective vulnerability prioritization

In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Gorelik, CTO and Head of Malware Research at Morphisec, provides insights into the business impact of vulnerabilities. Gorelik discusses challenges posed by regulatory frameworks, incomplete asset inventor.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 18th, 2023

DNSFilter introduces new capability to filter generative AI

DNSFilter announced the expansion of its protective DNS software with a new Generative AI category. DNSFilter’s defense provides organizations of all sizes the ability to secure their network against harmful threats such as malware, botnet, and.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 13th, 2023

FTC warns QR codes can steal money and install malware

QR codes are great for convenience, but how often do you check where they're taking you?.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 12th, 2023