The Paradise ransomware is like a bad penny; it just keeps turning up. The strain first appeared back in 2017, when it was spread far and wide via phishing emails. Then it seemed to fall out of favor for a while, and now, it's back again. Even worse, it's back with a new trick up its virtual sleeves. In its latest incarnation, it's still being … [Read more...] about Paradise Ransomware Using Internet Query Files To Deliver Payload
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Malware Is Targeting Cookies On Android Devices To Gain Access
There's a new malware threat to be aware of, called "CookieThief," which is an apt name that describes what the malware does. Honestly though, the Hackers missed the mark here. "CookieMonster" would have been a much better name option. In any case, it's part of a growing new collection of malware strains that is able to steal browser and app … [Read more...] about Malware Is Targeting Cookies On Android Devices To Gain Access
Intel Graphics Get Update To Address Security Issues
If you have a personal computer that uses Intel technology, you're not going to want to miss the update released in March's Patch Tuesday. The latest update addresses a total of 27 vulnerabilities. Ten of them rated as high severity flaws that impact Intel's Graphics Drivers for Windows. Also impacted is the Smart Sound Technology integrated … [Read more...] about Intel Graphics Get Update To Address Security Issues
Google Chrome Guest Mode Is Great For Shared Computers
Google has recently rolled out a small but important change to its Chrome browser for Windows, Linux, and macOS users. The most recent update adds a 'Default to Guest mode' to the browser that can be enabled via Enterprise policy or a simple command-line switch. When the new feature is enabled, any time a browser session is opened on the machine … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Guest Mode Is Great For Shared Computers
Phone Call And Text Phishing Scams Are On The Rise
For the last couple of years, the primary means of communication when conducting phishing campaigns has been emailed. Phishing emails have been absolutely rampant. So much so that people are increasingly on their guard against them. Naturally, this prompts scammers to change their tactics, switching things up a bit to catch people by … [Read more...] about Phone Call And Text Phishing Scams Are On The Rise
New Phishing Emails Trick Users With Convincing Security Credentials
Unit 42 is a research division of Palo Alto Networks. Their researchers have discovered a sneaky and surprisingly effective phishing campaign that appears to have been launched in January of this year (2020). When targeted by this attack, a user will get an email containing a braded document containing the name of a legitimate cybersecurity … [Read more...] about New Phishing Emails Trick Users With Convincing Security Credentials
