Microsoft Warns of Sneaky New Macro Trick
Microsoft warns of new technique to distribute macro malware that can evade standard virus detection, according to security experts. Continue reading Microsoft Warns of Sneaky New Macro Trick
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LinkedIn Slams Breach Data Reseller With Cease and Desist Order
LinkedIn is striking back against websites that are attempting to monetize the 117 million usernames and passwords stolen from the company as part of a 2012 data breach. Continue reading LinkedIn Slams Breach Data Reseller With Cease and Desist Order
Android Qualcomm Vulnerability Impacts 60 Percent of Devices
Duo Labs describes how a critical Android vulnerability chains two exploits together to completely pwn an Android OS device. Continue reading Android Qualcomm Vulnerability Impacts 60 Percent of Devices
Ubiquiti Networks Gear Targeted By Worm
Ubiquiti Networks is fending off a stubborn worm targeting its networking equipment running outdated AirOS firmware. Continue reading Ubiquiti Networks Gear Targeted By Worm
2012 LinkedIn Breach Just Got a Lot Worse: 117 Million New Logins For Sale
More than 100 million LinkedIn usernames and passwords for sale on dark web as 2012 breach comes back to haunt business-savvy social network. Continue reading 2012 LinkedIn Breach Just Got a Lot Worse: 117 Million New Logins For Sale
Scope of Gaping Android Security Hole Grows
Security researchers at Skycure are upping the ante on a vulnerability that it says now leaves 95.4 percent of all Android devices vulnerable to an attack that hands over control of a phone or tablet to an attacker. Continue reading Scope of Gaping Android Security Hole Grows
Banking Trojan Outwits Google Verify Apps Scanner
A banking Trojan hiding in a casino app was removed from Google Play. The malware slipped past Google Verify Apps malware scanner and get into the marketplace. Continue reading Banking Trojan Outwits Google Verify Apps Scanner
Malware-Laced Porn Apps Behind Wave of Android Lockscreen Attacks
Dell SonicWALL Threats Research Team says incidents of Android lockscreen malware masquerading as porn apps is a growing concern. Continue reading Malware-Laced Porn Apps Behind Wave of Android Lockscreen Attacks
Cerber Ransomware On The Rise, Fueled By Dridex Botnets
Cerber ransomware leverages Dridex spambot network in massive new crypto-offensive targeting U.S. inboxes. Continue reading Cerber Ransomware On The Rise, Fueled By Dridex Botnets
Five Vulnerabilities Fixed In Chrome Browser, Google Pays $20K to Bug Hunters
Google is urging Windows, Mac and Linux users to update their Chrome browser to fix five security holes – two rates as high. Continue reading Five Vulnerabilities Fixed In Chrome Browser, Google Pays $20K to Bug Hunters