Exosrv.com, an ad server for adult sites, tops Malwarebytes detections

Learn why Malwarebytes is blocking exosrv.com, an ad server for adult sites. Hint: it’s not because it’s porn.
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A state of constant uncertainty or uncertain constancy? Fast flux explained

Although often seen as an illegal cybercriminal tactic, the methodology behind fast flux is actually far from evil. So how is it being abused? Read on to learn more.
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A week in security (December 04 – December 10)

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from December 04 to December 10, including Botnets, hacked toys, ransom demands and jailbreaks gone horribly wrong.
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Napoleon: a new version of Blind ransomware

The ransomware previously known as Blind has been spotted recently with a .napoleon extension and a bug fix that means files can no longer be decrypted by victims. In this post, we’ll analyze the sample for its structure, behavior, and distributio… Continue reading Napoleon: a new version of Blind ransomware

Use TeamViewer? Fix this dangerous permissions bug with an update

A potentially dangerous permissions bug in TeamViewer grants unauthorised access to either the client or the server—and patches may take up to a week to fully roll out.
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Children and young adults: the next-generation money mules

Money laundering predates the Internet. But today’s interconnectedness has made it a lot easier for criminals to lure unsuspecting users into becoming money mules. Their latest victims: children and young adults.
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A week in security (November 27 – December 03)

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 3, including smart toys, another security breach, ransomware, and things to ponder when shopping for gifts this Christmas season.
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Week in security (November 20 – November 26)

Learn what happened in the world of security during the week of November 20 to November 26.
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A week in security (November 13 – November 19)

Learn what happened in the world of security during the week of November 13 – November 19.
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Bad romance: catphishing explained

You may have heard of catfishing, where people lure romancers online by faking their identity. But what about catphishing? This dangerous practice uses similar romantic triggers, only its goal is to dupe users and businesses out of personal info.
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