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Google Scraps Judy Malware Infected Apps Downloaded By 36M Android Users
Google Scraps Judy Malware Infected Apps Downloaded By 36M Android Users
The biggest ad fraud: It has been reported that after the campaign was revealed, Google removed over 40 apps that were thought to be infected with the
May 28, 2017
The light is green! But is it safe to go? Abusing users’ faith in HTTPS
The light is green! But is it safe to go? Abusing users’ faith in HTTPS
This post was authored by Anna Shirokova and Ivan Nikolaev John Smith had a lot of friends and liked to travel. One day he got an email that read: "Money has been sent...
May 24, 2017
Microsoft Slams NSA over WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Microsoft Slams NSA over WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Earlier today, Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith stated that part of the responsibility of the recent WannaCry ransomware attack that
May 15, 2017
Android Malware Posing as FIFA, Pokemon Go Guides Infected 600,000 Devices
Android Malware Posing as FIFA, Pokemon Go Guides Infected 600,000 Devices
A recently discovered strain of botnet malware has infected over 600,000 Android devices, as stated by the security researchers. Researchers have also found
April 26, 2017
Hackers Cloning Popular Android Apps to Infect Users with Malware
Hackers Cloning Popular Android Apps to Infect Users with Malware
The IT security researchers at Palo Alto Network have discovered new samples of the Adware-family “Ewind” have been discovered by security researchers. As if
April 12, 2017
This Ransomware tells users to play a popular Japanese game – That’s all
This Ransomware tells users to play a popular Japanese game – That’s all
You might have heard countless tales of hackers using malicious ransomware forcing users to pay huge amounts of money but not today. Today, we bring you a
April 10, 2017
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Cyber-security researchers at Securify, a Dutch security firm, have been evaluating the Marcher Android banking Trojan for the past six months. They have come
Feb. 14, 2017
Indicators of Compromise and where to find them
Indicators of Compromise and where to find them
Indicators of Compromise (“IOC”) are used to suggest a system has been affected by some form of malware. An Indicator of Compromise can be anything from a
Feb. 10, 2017
Researcher claims to expose identity of Mirai Botnet Author
Researcher claims to expose identity of Mirai Botnet Author
Brian Krebs, the famous Infosec journalist whose website KrebsOnSecurity was targeted with a massive amalgamation of Mirai botnets to launch a notorious DDoS
Jan. 20, 2017
Beware: Android Super Mario Run is Actually Malware; Don’t Download It
Beware: Android Super Mario Run is Actually Malware; Don’t Download It
Super Mario game is loved by all, elders, adults and young ones alike. The game has been released on iOS but not on Android OS, yet. Android device owners
Dec. 21, 2016
Low-cost Android Smartphones Shipped with Malicious Firmware
Low-cost Android Smartphones Shipped with Malicious Firmware
Security researchers at Dr.Web, a Russia-based antivirus developer firm, have identified various cheap Android brands are being shipped with a malware in
Dec. 14, 2016
San Francisco Railway’ Fare System Hacked for 100 Bitcoin Ransom
San Francisco Railway’ Fare System Hacked for 100 Bitcoin Ransom
On Friday 25th, a report emerged that the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) couldn’t operate because its fare system, which is entirely computerized, got
Nov. 28, 2016