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The previous version of the spyware framework was bundled within an application that displayed adult content, but Bitdefender researchers have found a new tainted app that disseminates the malware.

Triout Android spyware affects 50 million users: Report

Triout Android spyware framework makes a comeback, abusing app with 50 million downloads

23 Feb 2019 12:08 PM

To steal the credentials to a premium account on an adult-content website, cybercriminals distribute malware through botnets: chains of ‘bots’ or devices infected with malware capable of downloading additional malware depending on the goals of the botnet master.

Ouch! Porn watchers hit by login stealing malware doubled

Number of attacked users rose from around 50,000 in 2017 to 110,000 in 2018.

22 Feb 2019 11:26 AM

The newly discovered Remexi malware is able to execute commands remotely and to seize screenshots, browser data including user credentials, login data and history, and any typed text, among other things.

Chafer cyberespionage group targets embassies with updated homebrew spyware

Remexi was first detected in 2015, being used by a cyberespionage group named Chafer for a cyber-surveillance operation.

10 Feb 2019 2:15 PM

Second instalment of Security Report highlights the democratisation of cyber-crime through malware-as-a-service, and the biggest cyber-threats perceived by organizations.

Cryptominers hit 10x more organisations than ransomware in 2018

Check Point’s 2019 Security Report shows that only 1 in 5 IT pros are aware of infections.

07 Feb 2019 4:03 PM

The ransomware was discovered in a private peer-to-peer (p2p) network and targets consumers by using the icon of a game or application to trick the user into downloading it.

Beware! New ransomware disguised as a game

Anatova is targeting consumers at scale across the globe.

23 Jan 2019 4:40 PM

New report shows 20% of companies globally continue to be hit by cryptomining attacks every week; 33% of companies were hit by mobile malware, and just 4% by ransomware in past 12 months.

Cryptomining: 37% of organisations impacted in 2018

The first installment of the 2019 report reveals the key malware trends and techniques observed during the past year.

22 Jan 2019 4:00 PM

During the analysis, the researchers realized that these samples used by Rocke group adopted new code to uninstall five different cloud security protection and monitoring products from compromised Linux servers.

Malware used by “Rocke” group evolves to evade detection by cloud security products

These products were developed by Tencent Cloud and Alibaba Cloud.

20 Jan 2019 3:04 PM

Ransomware (Trojan-Ransom) and backdoor detections comprised 3.5% and 3.7% of all new malicious files collected in the first ten months of the year.

Remote access nightmare: backdoors up by 40%+ in 2018

Kaspersky Lab’s detection technologies handled 346,000 new malicious files every day in 2018.

11 Dec 2018 4:10 PM

A series of cyberattacks with WannaCry cryptor occurred in May 2017 and is still considered to be one of the biggest ransomware epidemics in history.

WannaCry is still alive, 75,000 users affected in Q3 2018

The percentage has risen over the last year, demonstrating more than two thirds growth against Q3 2017.

17 Nov 2018 9:33 AM

Check Point’s latest Global Threat Index reveals a near four-fold increase in cryptomining malware targeting iPhone users.

iPhones see 400% increase in cryptomining malware

Crypto-mining continues to be the dominant threat facing organisations across the world.

24 Oct 2018 10:55 AM

Microsoft has removed this app following the reports.

Malware disguised as Google app lands on Windows 10 Store

There’s a malware that has been spotted on Windows 10 Store that looks like a Google App.

15 Oct 2018 2:47 PM

Malicious cryptocurrency mining refers to hackers infecting a cryptomining platform to mine cryptocurrency from unaware victims.

Roaming Mantis: iOS cryptomining attacks unearthed

Roaming Mantis remains highly active, exploring new tricks and techniques to extend its reach.

29 Sep 2018 11:46 AM

Epic Games quickly has the issue and rolled out a patch for the app across all Android smartphones.

Fortnite in reality — Google, Epic Games engage in a war of words over serious flaw

A serious bug discovered in the Fortnite installer app was disclosed to the public before the fix was released widely.

26 Aug 2018 4:50 PM

These glitches show their effect the moment we inadvertently poke their location.

Millions of Android devices prone to bugs, says report

The problems in the mobile phones were discovered by security organisation Kryptowire.

11 Aug 2018 7:01 PM

In addition to implementing basic best security measures and layered, predictive protection, businesses should restrict access to port 3389 (RDP) by only allowing staff who use a VPN to be able to remotely access any systems. (Photo: Pixabay)

India highly susceptible to $6 million ransomware

The SamSam ransomware has raked in nearly $6 million in ransom when previously reported figures stand at only $850,000 in ransom.

02 Aug 2018 12:48 PM

The latest additions to SandBlast Mobile will now prevent phishing attacks on all applications.

Sandblast Mobile: Threat prevention tech for corporates

New mobile security solution with on-device technology prevents malicious malware, botnets and phishing attacks on all apps.

01 Aug 2018 11:57 AM

Some of the infected apps include “Learn to Draw Clothing”, an app teaching people how to draw and design clothing; “Modification Trail”, an app showing images of trail bike modification ideas; “Gymnastics Training Tutorial”, an app letting people find healthy ideas for gymnastic moves.

Beware: Some apps on Google Play infected with Windows malware

The infected APK files do not pose any threat to Android devices, as these embedded Windows .exe files can only run on Windows systems.

31 Jul 2018 1:32 PM

The team reported that 12 of the selected apps were conducting ‘unexpected media transmissions.” (Representative Image)

Your Android smartphone could be scretly taking screenshots: Report

Researchers have discovered several Android apps on the PlayStore to secretly transmit data to third-party services.

05 Jul 2018 5:00 PM

Adding passive exploitation to portolio of ransomware extortion, data breach theft, and fraud. (Representative Image)

Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge: Report

Cryptocurrency mining and cryptojacking offer cybercriminals lower risk, higher efficacy and ease of monetisation of efforts.

28 Jun 2018 9:02 PM

Kaspersky detected an extension for Google Chrome named Desbloquear Conteúdo ("Unblock content" in Portuguese) that was communicating with a suspicious domain zone typically used by cybercriminals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Banker Chrome extension has hit users: Kaspersky

The extension turned out to be a banker that, according to experts, was used in attacks on customers of multiple Brazilian banks.

11 Jun 2018 5:59 PM

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