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A New, Remarkably Sophisticated Malware Is Attacking Routers
Researchers say the remote-access Trojan ZuoRAT is likely the work of a nation-state and has infected at least 80 different targets.
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Researchers devise iPhone malware that runs even when device is turned off
When you turn off an iPhone, it doesn’t fully power down. Chips inside the device continue to run in a low-power mode that makes it possible to locate lost or stolen devices using the Find My feature or use credit cards and car keys after the battery dies. Now researchers have devised a way to abuse this always-on mechanism to run malware that remains active even when an iPhone appears to be powered down.
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Unofficial Windows 11 upgrade installs info-stealing malware
Hackers are luring unsuspecting users with a fake Windows 11 upgrade that comes with malware that steals browser data and cryptocurrency wallets.
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Malware found its way to the Google Play Store: Never install this app
The Shark Bot virus has been inserted into the Google Play Store and is causing major problems. Shark Bot malware has found its way to the Google Play Store in an application that is supposedly an antivirus “cleaner”. The malware managed to break through Google’s automatic firewall and find its way into the Play Store, and it’s still there, despite being found and reported by many portals.
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Linux malware sees 35% growth during 2021
The number of malware infections on Linux-based IoT (internet of things) devices rose by 35% in 2021 compared to the previous year's numbers. The principal goal was recruiting devices to be part of DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks.
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Microsoft Failed to Fix a Zero-Day and Now Every Version of Windows Is at Risk
The Windows Installer vulnerability is in its early stages, but security researchers warn of a wider campaign.
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Google Caught Hackers Using a Mac Zero-Day Against Hong Kong Users
Google researchers caught hackers targeting users in Hong Kong exploiting what were at the time unknown vulnerabilities in Apple’s Mac operating system. According to the researchers, the attacks have the hallmarks of government-backed hackers.
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Google Play Store removes over a dozen malicious Android utility apps
Researchers unable to figure out the intentions of threat actors behind the cleverly-disguised malware
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Google says it addressed malwared YouTube sponsorship deals
After years of complaints from YouTubers, Google has pinpointed the root cause of a series of account hijackings: software sponsorship deals that delivered malware. Google forums have for years witnessed pleas for help to regain control of stolen YouTube accounts, despite the owners using multi-factor authentication. Impacted influencers found themselves not just locked out of their accounts, but scrambling to stop the sale of their channels.
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Apple warns of cybercrime risks if EU forces it to allow others' software
Apple Inc on Wednesday ramped up its criticism of EU draft rules that would force it to allow users to install software from outside its App Store, saying that would boost the risk of cybercriminals and malware.
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Discord malware is a persistent and growing threat warns Sophos
A few weeks back, leading cybersecurity company Sophos issued a warning that Discord is becoming an increasingly common target for hackers. The vicious few pushing out malware tend to target users of successful online services, and considering Discord's 140 million plus active users—with over 300 million registered to date—that makes the chat software a pretty juicy target.
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'Vultur' malware uses new technique to steal banking credentials
A team of researchers at the security firm ThreatFabric is reporting on their website blog page that they have found instances of a new kind of malware in Android apps downloaded from Google Play that attempt to steal banking login information. They have named the new malware Vultur, after the birds that prey on wounded or dead targets.
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XLoader malware infects Macs now; collects keystrokes, screenshots, and more
XLoader malware has now migrated from Windows machines to attack Macs too. An evolution of the malware known as Formbook, it lets an attacker log keystrokes, take screenshots, and access other private information. Worryingly, the malware is sold on the dark web for $49, enabling anyone to deploy it against both Windows and Mac users...
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Pull your Western Digital My Book Live NAS off the internet now if you value your files
Western Digital has alerted customers to a critical bug on its My Book Live storage drives, warning them to disconnect the devices from the internet to protect the units from being remotely wiped.
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US charges Latvian for helping develop the Trickbot malware
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that a Latvian national was charged for her alleged role as a malware developer in the Trickbot transnational cybercrime organization. Alla Witte (aka Max) was charged with 19 counts of a 47-count indictment after being arrested on February 6 in Miami, Florida.
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Despite fix, Apple has yet to address WebKit security bug affecting iPhone and MacOS
While a fix emerged three weeks ago for the WebKit security bug affecting Apple products such as iPhone and Mac, Apple has yet to implement the fix. Researchers at the security firm Theori have found that WebKit mainly causes Safari to crash. However, following a re-check after the supplied fix, they discovered that the bug still remains on both iOS and MacOS.
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No, it doesn’t just crash Safari. Apple has yet to fix exploitable flaw
Apple has yet to patch a security bug found in iPhones and Macs despite the availability of a fix released almost three weeks ago, a researcher said. The vulnerability resides in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and all browsers that run on iOS. When the vulnerability was fixed almost three weeks ago by open source developers outside of Apple, the fix's release notes said that the bug caused Safari to crash. A researcher from security firm Theori said the flaw is exploitable, and despite the availability of a fix, the bug is still present in iOS and macOS.
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Apple cites 'significant' malware on Mac while defending iOS App Store in Fortnite trial
More than a decade ago, Apple ran an ad in which a guy known as "PC" sneezed repeatedly as he explained computer viruses to a confused fellow called "Mac." "You better stay back; this one's a doozy," said comedian John Hodgman, who plays PC in the ad. "Do not be a hero. Last year there were 114,000 known viruses for PCs."
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New spyware on Android pretends to be a system update for your phone
Google's monthly patches help keep Android safe from malicious attacks (assuming your phone's manufacturer is willing to ship updates on time). So long as
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More Mac malware was detected last year than ever before
There has been a significant increase in the amount of malware targeting macOS devices over the past 12 months, new research has claimed. A report from Atlas VPN found that the development of macOS malware surged by 1,092% in 2020 as hackers increasingly targeting Apple's computing devices, including the all-new M1 Macs.
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