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New Loki Variant Can Steal Credentials from 100+ Software Tools

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A new variant of Loki Bot is capable of stealing credentials from over 100 software tools assuming they are installed on an infected machine. The malware’s updated form leverages social engineering techniques to trick a user into running it. Specifically, it masquerades as a PDF sample that Dropbox couldn’t successfully open. A user who clicks […]… Read More

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DocuSign Warns Users of Targeted Email Malware Campaign after Breach

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DocuSign is warning customers and users to be on the lookout for targeted emails containing malware after a data breach affected one of its systems. On 15 May, the provider of electronic signature technology disclosed the security incident in an update posted to its website: “…[T]oday we confirmed that a malicious third party had gained […]… Read More

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Microsoft: WannaCry outbreak reveals why governments shouldn’t hoard vulnerabilities

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The NSA built the exploit which was used by the WannaCry ransomware to spread. But the NSA only told Microsoft because hackers had stolen the details from them.
Understandably, Microsoft is less than impressed…
David Bisson reports.
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WhatsApp Scam Offers Users Free Netflix for a Year

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Fraudsters have launched a new scam campaign where they offer WhatsApp users one year of free membership access to Netflix. An attack begins when a user receives a message about gaining free access to the streaming service from one of their WhatsApp contacts. The message appears to come from the Netflix domain. But careful inspection […]… Read More

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10 High-Profile Malware Families of 2017

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Each year, the United Nations observes the International Day of Families on 15 May. It’s a day that focuses on the role families play in cultivating education and lifelong learning. By emphasizing the importance of caregivers, the International Day of Families encourages parents to teach their children about sustainable development, human rights, gender equality, and […]… Read More

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TorrentLocker Campaign Uses Norton AV as Bait to Lure Users into False Sense of Security

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The Danes are no stranger to attack campaigns where ransomware employs a trusted brand as a lure. In September 2015, attackers used a post office scam to deliver Cryptolocker2 to unsuspecting Danish users. Several months later, another threat known as TorrentLocker began infecting recipients of a fake invoice from Telia, a telcom giant which serves […]… Read More

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