I have been playing close attention to Internet of Things (IoT) malware targeting systems with Telnet enabled, while also collecting samples targeting systems with SSH enabled on port 22. I’ve collected over 650 samples landing in my honeypot within th…
Phishing Campaign Hides Malware in Resumes
Cyber-criminals pose as job seekers to deliver Quasar RAT.
Facial Recognition Technology Creates a Fine Mess in Sweden
A Swedish municipality may still introduce facial recognition technology in schools despite receiving the country’s first GDPR violation fine for trialing it.
Drained Batteries? These Stealth Ad-Clicking Apps Could Be to Blame
Malicious apps that clicks ads on the sly have been discovered on Google Play Store.
Global Breach Costs Set to Top $5 Trillion By 2024
Juniper Research claims staff training will become increasingly important
Alleged Capital One Hacker Also Accused of Crypto-Jacking
New indictment reveals charges carrying penalties of up to 25 years
Hong Kong ISPs Hit Back at Government Censorship
Concerns city-state’s CEO will order blocking of specific apps
The Great, Big Ransomware Revival
McAfee Labs has reported a 118% growth in new ransomware in Q1 2019.
New Botnet Targets Android Set-Top Boxes
Misconfigured Android set-top boxes are vulnerable to attack by new IoT botnet Ares.
French Police Destroy International Botnet
France teams up with Avast to cure 850,000 computers of the Retadup virus.