Tag: security
This devious new macOS malware disguises itself as Chrome, Zoom installers
Apple has offered a patch for Ferret family malware The malware is used in associated with the ‘Contagious Interview’ campaign However some malware is still undetectable, so be on your guard Apple has delivered a new patch on Xprotect, its on-device malware removal tool, intended to block several variants of…
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Chinese hackers develop effective new hacking technique to go after business networks
Security researchers observe Chinese attackers targeting network appliances The code grants them persistent access and a number of different operations Hackers could grab system details, read sensitive user data, and more Chinese hackers have been seen targeting network appliances with malware which gave them persistent access and the ability to…
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Israeli spyware company confirms US government and friends are customers
The US government has been confirmed as a Paragon customer Paragon was recently accused of targeting journalists by WhatsApp Paragon “explicitly prohibit(s)” the targeting of journalists Notorious Israeli spyware manufacturing company Paragon Solutions has confirmed the US government is a purchaser of its products. Speaking to TechCrunch, Paragon’s executive chairman…
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Millions at risk as malicious PDF files designed to steal your data are flooding SMS inboxes – how to stay safe
A new phishing campaign is targeting businesses and individuals in over 50 countries Experts warn attackers are hiding malicious links in PDFs using a never-before-seen obfuscation technique Use the best antivirus software and activate advanced mobile threat defense solutions PDF files, long considered a safe and reliable way to share…
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Help! We’re drowning in email spam, it’s about to get worse and there’s nothing we can do to stop it
Security outfit VIPRE processed 7.2 billion emails to deliver a scathing report It found 90% of emails sent are classified as spam, with the US topping the spam senders list Rising threats for 2025 include QR code phishing and adoption of deepfakes VIPRE processed 7.2 billion emails in 2024 and…
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Mizuno USA says hackers were able to breach networks, steal data for months
Mizuno USA files new report with the Maine Attorney General In the report, it detailed a cyberattack that happened late 2024 Cybercriminals were exfiltrating sensitive data for months Mizuno USA has confirmed suffering a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive customer data. The American sports gear manufacturer filed a new…
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