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M&A attacks in the Cyber Security Industry
Cyber security firms are responsible for securing other companies from cyber attacks with antivirus software, SSL certificates etc. But now they themselves are reportedly vulnerable to attacks, but of a different kind. As per recent reports cyber security firms are…
Locky Ransomware Leads in Malware Infections
Cyber criminals have increased spamming with malware-laced emails. Malicious servers are spewing out malicious emails at the rate of hundreds of millions of emails per day. Cyber experts state that the spam volume has reached never before levels. When more…
Cyber Criminals use Google Drive to Host Deadly Trojan
Cyber criminals have successfully delivered “9002” – a deadly Trojan using a innovative method that combines shortened links, a controlled server with a redirection script, and a shared file on Google Drive. The delivery starts with a spear-phishing attack. The…
Flawed Code Could Allow Cyber Criminals Gain Control of Mobile Phones, Cell Networks
Cyber security experts have discovered a software flaw that would allow cyber criminals to gain control of mobile phones and telecommunication networks. This is a pretty serious vulnerability as the mobile devices and the communication network can be taken over…
Pokemon GO – Be Vary of Fake Malicious Apps
The Pokemon GO is the latest craze in gaming. It is a location-based augmented reality mobile game that has been published by The Pokémon Company. It has been developed by Niantic and the game runs on iOS and Android devices.…
Godless Malware Wrecks Havoc on Android
All users of Android devices – watch out. There is a new hi-tech malware out there, and its infection rates are pretty scary. Named Godless, this malware is supposed to have the capability to infect all Android devices that run…
QRAT Malware Targets Visa Applicants on Skype
Skype has become a part of our online video communication. It is a popular software application that provides text chat, video chat and voice call services. While there are other similar products, it has features and functionality that are comparatively…
Sharp Drop in Ransomware Attacks Raises Eyebrows
The law-abiding cyber community might finally have some good news coming their way. As the first half of 2016 comes to a close, internet security researchers are observing a decline in malware’s – partciularly ransomware’s – activities. According to reports,…
Protect Your Privacy on OS X
Mac users believe that they are safe, safer than users of other operating systems. They have believed that they were invulnerable…that no one could get past the security provided by OS X. They were right, yes, but are also wrong……
Malware That Hits You Through a Microsoft Word Document
Malware strikes and data breaches have become common; some of us may even tend to think that malware strikes, data breaches etc are no longer news. Well, to an extent, yes, it’s no longer news. We hear of data breaches…
