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An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at Palo Alto Networks are reporting about a new iOS malware that could infect non-jailbroken devices without a user’s consent. Dubbed “AceDeceiver,” the iOS malware exploits a flaw in Apple’s DRM software. The re… Continue reading Researchers Find iOS Malware That Infects Non-Jailbroken Devices→

An anonymous reader writes: Mustafa Al-Bassam, co-founder and former member of LulzSec under the alias tFlow, has announced he’ll be joining Secure Trading, a UK-based online payments firm, assuming the role of security adviser. He’ll be consulting the… Continue reading Former LulzSec Hacker Gets a Job As Security Adviser At Big UK Firm→

An anonymous reader writes: According to four leading security firms, some of the recent ransomware attacks against U.S. companies have been performed by hacking groups working at the behest of China’s government. From the report, “Security firms Attac… Continue reading Security Firms Say Chinese Hackers Behind U.S. Ransomware Attacks→

A newly found Android trojan is targeting customers of large banks in Australia, New Zealand and Turkey. The banking malware, flagged as Android/Spy.Agent.SI by ESET security firm, disguises itself as Flash Player and spreads via unofficial app stores…. Continue reading Android Banking Trojan Masquerades As Flash Player, Circumvents 2FA→