On paper, it seems like a lovely idea to use a public charger. Airports, hotels, and other high traffic areas have begun to increasingly offer public USB power charging stations to give people a convenient means of recharging their favorite devices. Unfortunately, things are not working out quite according to plan. Naturally, hackers … [Read more...] about Public Chargers Can Expose Your Device To Hacking And Malware
Archives for November 2019
Hackers Are Imitating Government Agencies To Spread Malware
Researchers at Proofpoint have found evidence of a new threat actor who has been sending out convincing looking emails. They are claiming to come from several government agencies. These include the Italian Revenue Agency, the German Federal Ministry of Finance, and the United States Postal Service. This is all part of a malicious campaign … [Read more...] about Hackers Are Imitating Government Agencies To Spread Malware
Another WhatsApp Vulnerability Has Been Found
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform in the world. Unfortunately, that means it's got a giant bullseye on it where hackers are concerned. In recent months, the company has faced no end of troubles as a raft of vulnerabilities have been exposed and exploited by hackers from every corner of the globe. The company is still reeling … [Read more...] about Another WhatsApp Vulnerability Has Been Found
Windows Bug Found To Cause Slow Startup
Microsoft recently published an important new support document relating to several Windows versions. The document reads, in part, as follows: "After you configure a Windows-based computer to use large amounts of memory, including persistent memory, the computer takes longer than expected to start up. Additionally, increased CPU usage occurs … [Read more...] about Windows Bug Found To Cause Slow Startup
Fake Voicemail Messages Tricking People Into Opening Malicious Content
The latest scam involves using fake voicemail messages to convince targets that they need to log in to hear the full recording. Researchers at McAfee Labs had this to say about the matter: "Over the past few weeks, McAfee Labs has been observing a new phishing campaign using a fake voicemail message to lure victims into entering their Office … [Read more...] about Fake Voicemail Messages Tricking People Into Opening Malicious Content
Racoon Stealer Malware Is New One To Watch For
There is a new form of malware that you and your staff need to be aware of. That's because it's gaining in popularity among cybercriminals around the world. Known as 'Racoon Stealer,' it is noteworthy not for its complexity but rather, for its extreme ease of use. Worse, the malware's designers have been marketing it aggressively both inside and … [Read more...] about Racoon Stealer Malware Is New One To Watch For
