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Phishing campaign spoofs online auto brand, exposes stolen passwords

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Bill Brenner

It’s bad enough to be caught by an SMS phishing scam – but when the bad guys expose your stolen account details to the world, that really rubs salt into the wound Continue reading Phishing campaign spoofs online auto brand, exposes stolen passwords→

Posted in Android, apple, Google, iOS, Microsoft, Phishing, SBN, scams, Social Engineering, Spam

Stack Clash Linux vulnerability: you need to patch now

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Bill Brenner

If you’re running Linux-based IoT devices, remember that attackers are particularly focusing on these – so make sure you patch all your penguin-based devices Continue reading Stack Clash Linux vulnerability: you need to patch now→

Posted in Internet of Things, IoT, linux, Security threats, Stack Clash

SophosLabs analysis: why the surge in Word docs hiding ransomware?

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Bill Brenner

The bad guys are using old tricks to hide very modern nasty surprises in Word documents. We take a look at how they’re doing that Continue reading SophosLabs analysis: why the surge in Word docs hiding ransomware?→

Posted in CVE-2017-0199, malware, Microsoft, Microsoft Word, Ransomware, Security threats, SophosLabs, Vulnerability, Windows

The Google Play adware apps that just won’t die

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Bill Brenner

You can ‘force stop’ but the ads will just keep popping back up again Continue reading The Google Play adware apps that just won’t die→

Posted in adware, Android, Google, google play, malware, MarsDaemon, SophosLabs

More Mac ransomware – $666 and 7 days to pay

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Bill Brenner

Mac ransomware is rare but Apple computers are far from immune – here’s how to protect yourself. Continue reading More Mac ransomware – $666 and 7 days to pay→

Posted in apple, mac ransomware, MacRansom, malware, OS X, Ransomware, ransomware as a service, Security threats

Infection by mouseover – what you need to know about PowerPoint spam

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Bill Brenner

Malware-laced PowerPoint files are nothing new – but several recent spam campaigns have added a new twist. Continue reading Infection by mouseover – what you need to know about PowerPoint spam→

Posted in malware, mouseover, Powerpoint, Security threats, Social Engineering, SophosLabs, Spam

Word exploits weaponised in quick time

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Bill Brenner

The normal lifecycle of an Office exploit can take months – what makes this latest Word exploit different? Continue reading Word exploits weaponised in quick time→

Posted in CVE-2017-0199, malware, Microsoft, Microsoft Word zero-day, Security threats, SophosLabs, Vulnerability, Windows

Android ransomware hides in fake King of Glory game

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Bill Brenner

Taking design cues from WannaCry, a fake copy of the popular King of Glory game is being used to spread ransomware Continue reading Android ransomware hides in fake King of Glory game→

Posted in Android, Google, google play, King of Glory, malware, Ransomware, Security threats, SophosLabs, WannaCry

Android ransomware hides in fake King of Glory game

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Bill Brenner

Taking design cues from WannaCry, a fake copy of the popular King of Glory game is being used to spread ransomware Continue reading Android ransomware hides in fake King of Glory game→

Posted in Android, Google, google play, King of Glory, malware, Ransomware, Security threats, SophosLabs, WannaCry

InfoSec 2017: how to protect yourself against the next WannaCry

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Bill Brenner

What made WannaCry different from other ransomware attacks? We explain how it happened – and look at what lessons we’ve learned Continue reading InfoSec 2017: how to protect yourself against the next WannaCry→

Posted in InfoSec Europe 2017, malware, Microsoft, patching, RaaS, Ransomware, Security threats, shadow brokers, SophosLabs, Vulnerability, WannaCry, Windows

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