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
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Discord Users Be Careful Of Malware And Information Theft
Do you use the Discord chat service? If so, be advised that malware developers have been using the service to not only host various types of malware, but also to use it as a command and control server. Also, they are abusing the chat client to force it to perform a variety of malicious behavior. Unfortunately, this is not a new problem. … [Read more...] about Discord Users Be Careful Of Malware And Information Theft
Some iOS Apps Found To Have Clicker Trojan Malware
Recently, a survey of Apple's App Store by Wandera Threat Lab discovered more than a dozen iOS apps that have been infected with the 'Clicker' Trojan malware. As malware goes, this variant isn't especially dangerous to those who wind up infected with it, but it's still problematic. A spokesman for Wandera had this to say about the recent … [Read more...] about Some iOS Apps Found To Have Clicker Trojan Malware
New Exploit Discovered That Adds Malware To Advertisements
Hackers and scammers have a new tool in their toolbox, and they're making rapid use of it. Recently, researchers from Confiant have discovered a new campaign involving a Chrome for iOS exploit. They discovered an unknown group of attackers getting around the browser's built-in pop-up blocker to deliver fake ads. This happened to half a billion … [Read more...] about New Exploit Discovered That Adds Malware To Advertisements
Attachment Extensions Carrying Malware Banned On Microsoft Outlook
One of the most common means by which malware winds up on the computers of its victims is via an email attachment. All it takes is one careless moment. One click to open a file that turns out to be poisoned and you're in for a world of trouble. That's the exact reason why email providers tend to be incredibly selective about what … [Read more...] about Attachment Extensions Carrying Malware Banned On Microsoft Outlook
Malware Now Hiding Inside Fake Copies Of Online Books
Kaspersky Lab has recently issued a warning that should alarm and dismay students around the world. Based on the findings of some of the company's researchers, they've discovered a new surge in malware masquerading as legitimate digital textbooks. Given the staggering price of physical textbooks, many students have changed to acquiring digital … [Read more...] about Malware Now Hiding Inside Fake Copies Of Online Books
