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Bootleg Apple Software Hides Cryptomining Malware On Macs

Bootleg Apple Software Hides Cryptomining Malware On Macs

Bootleg Apple Software Hides Cryptomining Malware On Macs

For those keeping up with technology news, it’s not often Macs make hacking headlines.

Jul 2, 20232 min read

Multiple U.S. Government Agencies Targeted: Global Cyberattack Exploits Vulnerability

Multiple U.S. Government Agencies Targeted: Global Cyberattack Exploits Vulnerability

Multiple U.S. Government Agencies Targeted: Global Cyberattack Exploits Vulnerability

CISA is working diligently to assess the extent of the impact and facilitate timely remediation measures.

Jul 2, 20232 min read

One Billion+ Android App Downloads Are Hiding Banking Trojans. Is One Yours?

One Billion+ Android App Downloads Are Hiding Banking Trojans. Is One Yours?

One Billion+ Android App Downloads Are Hiding Banking Trojans. Is One Yours?

With over one billion trojan banking malware downloads from 639 apps on Play Store, it’s time for mobile Android users to pay attention.

Jul 2, 20232 min read

FBI Ranks “Most Hacked” States In The US. Does Your State Rate?

FBI Ranks “Most Hacked” States In The US. Does Your State Rate?

FBI Ranks “Most Hacked” States In The US. Does Your State Rate?

First of all, no need to panic. No one expects you to pack your bags and move to a state with a lower cybercrime ranking.

Jul 2, 20232 min read

Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

Heavily targeting organizations in U.S., Proofpoint researchers began tracking this phishing campaign last year and find it continues today.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

QR Code Scanning Scams – How To Use QR’s Safely And Securely

QR Code Scanning Scams – How To Use QR’s Safely And Securely

QR Code Scanning Scams – How To Use QR’s Safely And Securely

In our never-ending pursuit of info-quick technology, QR (quick response) codes have found a huge following.

Jun 17, 20233 min read

Businesses Encounter This Costly Cybercrime Every Day

Businesses Encounter This Costly Cybercrime Every Day

Businesses Encounter This Costly Cybercrime Every Day

Most businesses don’t have to look very far to find a cybercrime waiting to happen.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

Is Microsoft OneNote Emailing You Malware? What To Know, What To Do

Is Microsoft OneNote Emailing You Malware? What To Know, What To Do

Is Microsoft OneNote Emailing You Malware? What To Know, What To Do

Microsoft’s OneNote is making news, but not in the way the software giant would hope.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

A PHI Security Epidemic! Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Threat To Patients

A PHI Security Epidemic! Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Threat To Patients

A PHI Security Epidemic! Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Threat To Patients

It’s no secret that in the U.S., cybercriminals placed a bullseye on healthcare systems and the sensitive patient data they hold.

Jun 17, 20233 min read

Two Years Too Late To Update? ESXiArgs Ransomware Zaps Security-Remiss Companies

Two Years Too Late To Update? ESXiArgs Ransomware Zaps Security-Remiss Companies

Two Years Too Late To Update? ESXiArgs Ransomware Zaps Security-Remiss Companies

There’s a tragic but avoidable security blunder that happened to U.S. businesses much more often than it should.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

Study Finds 90% Of Excel 4.0 Macros Distribute Malware

Study Finds 90% Of Excel 4.0 Macros Distribute Malware

Study Finds 90% Of Excel 4.0 Macros Distribute Malware

Since 1992, Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros are a scripting language that Microsoft Office still supports today.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

Increasing Ransomware Attacks By State-Backed North Korean Hackers

Increasing Ransomware Attacks By State-Backed North Korean Hackers

Increasing Ransomware Attacks By State-Backed North Korean Hackers

State-backed North Korean hackers have long been implicated in ransomware attacks targeting healthcare facilities & critical infrastructure.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

Several California Healthcare Provider Groups Suffer Serious Data Breaches

Several California Healthcare Provider Groups Suffer Serious Data Breaches

Several California Healthcare Provider Groups Suffer Serious Data Breaches

A number of Californian healthcare providers have recently fallen victim to a spate of ransomware attacks.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

Ransomware Attack Steals Source Code From Riot Games Release. Is Your Org Next?

Ransomware Attack Steals Source Code From Riot Games Release. Is Your Org Next?

Ransomware Attack Steals Source Code From Riot Games Release. Is Your Org Next?

There’s nothing “fun and games” about a recent ransomware attack on Riot Games, an American video game developer.

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Royal Ransomware Variant In The Wild

Royal Ransomware Variant In The Wild

Royal Ransomware Variant In The Wild

The new ransomware variant has affected a number of critical infrastructural sectors so far.

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Email Identity Crisis! Top Brands For Email Phishing And How To Tell The Difference

Email Identity Crisis! Top Brands For Email Phishing And How To Tell The Difference

Email Identity Crisis! Top Brands For Email Phishing And How To Tell The Difference

Some say impersonation is the greatest form of flattery, but it this case, it’s all about email phishing.

Apr 30, 20233 min read

Ransomware's 4 Favorite Entry Options And How To Counter Them

Ransomware's 4 Favorite Entry Options And How To Counter Them

Ransomware's 4 Favorite Entry Options And How To Counter Them

The growing scourge of businesses worldwide, ransomware attacks are currently at historic levels.

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Gootloader Grazes Legitimate Websites For Victims

Gootloader Grazes Legitimate Websites For Victims

Gootloader Grazes Legitimate Websites For Victims

When it comes to damaging malware, Gootloader has made a name for itself.

Apr 30, 20232 min read

WhatsApp Worm Spreads To Other Apps, Malware Hides in .BMP Images

WhatsApp Worm Spreads To Other Apps, Malware Hides in .BMP Images

WhatsApp Worm Spreads To Other Apps, Malware Hides in .BMP Images

A Malwarebytes investigation found .bmp files are the latest addition to the list of image files that are known malware carriers.

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Scheming Scam Alert! These Top Scams Are Heading Your Way

Scheming Scam Alert! These Top Scams Are Heading Your Way

Scheming Scam Alert! These Top Scams Are Heading Your Way

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 2.1 million complaints from scam victims last year.

Apr 30, 20233 min read

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