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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Four more apps that infected thousands of Android devices with malware removed from Google Play store
The four apps have been downloaded a combined total of over 100,000 times. Users who have installed them are urged to delete them immediately.
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Why Lockdown mode from Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever
Apple intros "extreme" optional protection against the scourge of mercenary spyware.
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Unity is merging with a company who made a malware installer
Unity, the company behind the multiplatform game engine of the same name, announced it has entered into an agreement to merge with IronSource(opens in new tab). "If you don't know ironSource," Unity's statement reads, "they bring a proven record of helping creators focus on what creators do best – bringing great apps and user experiences to life – while enabling business expansion in the app economy."
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Hackers are targeting industrial systems with malware
An entire ecosystem of sketchy software is targeting potentially critical infrastructure.
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Apple fixes eighth zero-day used to hack iPhones and Macs this year
Apple has released security updates to address the eighth zero-day vulnerability used in attacks against iPhones and Macs since the start of the year.
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A phishing campaign is spreading brand new malware targeting Facebook users
Ducktail, a known phishing campaign that hijacks Facebook accounts running advertising campaigns for businesses, is now distributing a brand new infostealer malware.
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