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BazarBackdoor Uses Compressed Files To Deliver Malware

BazarBackdoor Uses Compressed Files To Deliver Malware

July 24, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Security researchers have spotted a new phishing campaign in the wild that you'll want to make a note of. In this case the hackers are attempting to deliver a malware strain known as BazarBackdoor by using an innovative compression technique and then disguising the malware as an image file. Multi-compression isn't a new technique but it has never been widely...

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Morgan Stanley Banking Latest To Get Hit By Data Breach2

Morgan Stanley Banking Latest To Get Hit By Data Breach2

July 23, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Hacks continue to evolve as the hackers themselves get increasingly sophisticated. One of the most recent victims is investment banking giant Morgan Stanley. Their network was breached after the attackers stole personal information belonging to their customers by hacking into an Accellion FTA server belonging to a third-party vendor, then using that information to breach Morgan Stanley's network. The third-party...

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Microsoft Issues Patches For PrintNightmare Bug

Microsoft Issues Patches For PrintNightmare Bug

July 22, 2021BlogNo Comments »

If you're one of the legions of Windows users, you may be aware that the OS currently has some printer issues. In fact, they're so severe that the bug has been dubbed "PrintNightmare," and note that this flaw affects all versions of Windows. The good news is that Microsoft got to work just after the issue was initially reported, and...

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Ransomware Attackers May Target Industrial Machines Soon

Ransomware Attackers May Target Industrial Machines Soon

July 21, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Government officials and some internet security researchers have been saying for quite some time now that the nation's (and the world's) core infrastructure is at risk. Some examples include the flow of water into cities, the flow of electricity, and the traffic lights that keep city streets relatively organized. All of these depend on the reliable function of Industrial Control...

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Google Calendar Adds Virtual Meeting For Hybrid Office Workers

Google Calendar Adds Virtual Meeting For Hybrid Office Workers

July 20, 2021BlogNo Comments »

The pandemic is slowly fading from the headlines and releasing its grip on the world as the dominant factor in daily life. Now, businesses of all shapes and sizes are beginning to transition away from the pure "work from home" models that most have been employing over the past year. Based on the early, emerging trends, it doesn't seem like...

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Fake Apps Stealing Info With Current Cryptocurrency Boom

Fake Apps Stealing Info With Current Cryptocurrency Boom

July 19, 2021BlogNo Comments »

In case you haven't been paying attention, the Cryptocurrency markets have been booming in recent months. All of the major currencies have now pulled back from their all time highs, but BitCoin shattered several of its own records recently, as did Ethereum, which crested at a price of more than $3,300. Needless to say, this is causing a surge of...

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Chromebooks Get First Optimized Browser Alternative

Chromebooks Get First Optimized Browser Alternative

July 17, 2021BlogNo Comments »

In the world of internet browsers, most people only think of the Big Three: Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Occasionally, Firefox gets an honorable mention, but there are a whole raft of smaller browsers out there if you're looking for an alternative to the majors. Recently, the little Opera browser made a significant change, becoming the first smaller browser to...

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This Malware Could Be Using Your PC To Make Money

This Malware Could Be Using Your PC To Make Money

July 16, 2021BlogNo Comments »

If you haven't heard of a malware strain called Crackonosh, be aware that it might be abusing your system, and specifically, Windows Safe Mode, to make money for its controllers. In fact, since it was first discovered, researchers at Avast estimate that Crackonosh has quietly generated millions by enslaving PCs around the world and using them to mine cryptocurrency. Crackonosh...

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Some US Mercedes Customers Likely Hit With Data Breach

Some US Mercedes Customers Likely Hit With Data Breach

July 14, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Do you own, or have you recently test-driven a Mercedes? If so, or if you've created an account on their website for some other purpose, be advised that the company recently disclosed that they had been hacked. They say that the attackers made off with personal and financial information belonging to more than 1.6 million account holders. Based on the...

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