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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

A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know

The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 29th, 2024

Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Surfshark, a fast, affordable streaming VPN with unlimited device support, great privacy protection, and an optional antivirus plan......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC

After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software

Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researcher.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware

There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play

Necro infiltrated Google Play in 2019. It recently returned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Five years ago, researchers made a grim discovery—a legitimate Android app in the Google Play market that was surreptitiously.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN

I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Windows users targeted with fake human verification pages delivering malware

For a while now, security researchers have been warning about fake human verification pages tricking Windows users into inadvertently installing malware. A recently exposed campaign showed how some users end up on these pages. Beware of fake human ve.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how

Infection corrals devices running AOSP-based firmware into a botnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers still don’t know the cause of a recently discovered malware infection affecting almost 1.3 million streami.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Millions of Android streaming boxes hit by damaging malware

Vo1d backdoor is compromising older streaming boxes powered by Android......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Kaspersky security tools hijacked to disable online protection systems

RansomHub is using a legitimate tool to disable EDRs and deploy stage-two malware, including infostealers......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Chinese hackers are switching to new malware for government attacks

New attacks from the Chinese based Mustang Panda group reveal a change in tactics.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

US charges Russian military officers for unleashing wiper malware on Ukraine

WhisperGate campaign targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure and allies worldwide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging six Russian nationals with conspiracy t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

McAfee+ vs. Avast One: Which lost-cost antivirus app is best?

I went hands-on with McAfee and Avast antivirus software to find out which offers the best malware protection, value, and ease of use......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Voldemort espionage malware hits organizations across the globe

More than 70 companies were struck by malware that doesn't have a C2......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Expel partners with Wiz to enhance security for cloud environments

Expel announced a new strategic partnership with Wiz, a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP). The partnership provides an integration offering MDR for Wiz toxic risk combinations (including vulnerabilities, secrets, malware, and threa.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Versa Director zero-day exploited to compromise ISPs, MSPs (CVE-2024-39717)

Advanced, persistent attackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-39717) in Versa Director to compromise US-based managed service providers with a custom-made web shell dubbed VersaMem by the researchers. The malware harvests credentia.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

Hackers infect ISPs with malware that steals customers’ credentials

Zero-day that was exploited since June to infect ISPs finally gets fixed. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Malicious hackers likely working on behalf of the Chinese government have been exploiting a high-severity zero-day.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique

Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim's account. Enlarge (credit: d3sign) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and rela.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge

Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024