“Groupon discount gifts” email leads to malware
Spam emails targeting users on the lookout for good deals have been hitting inboxes around the world, Sophos warns. The email purportedly comes from Groupon, the popular …
Is Ubisoft’s DRM browser plugin a rootkit?
An offhand remark made by Google engineer Tavis Ormandy to a post on the Full Disclosure mailing list has sparked anger in the harts of Ubisoft users, as he shared his …
Researcher demonstrates highly persistent hardware backdoor
Spurred by the conclusion of a recent report that said that given the fact that China is the de-facto manufacturer of most IT equipment in the world, it could easily backdoor …
Sophos releases free anti-virus app for Android
Sophos announced Sophos Mobile Security, a free lightweight anti-virus app that protects Android devices against malware, privacy issues and hardware loss – without …
Personal and financial information under attack
Cybercriminals have increased their focus in targeting individuals and organizations of all sizes to steal personal and financial information according to Trend Micro. Among …
First holistic security platform unveiled at Black Hat
AccessData released Cyber Intelligence & Response Technology 2 (CIRT 2), a platform that integrates network and computer forensics, malware analysis, large-scale data …
Crisis OS X Trojan is an effective spy tool
The Crisis/Morcut OS X malware recently discovered via samples submitted to VirusTotal is more than just a backdoor Trojan, Sophos researchers say after analyzing it. Its …
Cybercriminals use social engineering to extend lifecycle of malware
Android smartphone users remain a lucrative target as the platform currently has 59 percent global market share and is on track to stay the most shipped mobile operating …
VirusTotal starts sandbox-testing, shares behavioral information
Developer Emiliano Martinez has recently confirmed what many users of VirusTotal have already noticed: that the online file scanning service has added behavioral information …
New Mac backdoor Trojan spotted
A new Mac Trojan – dubbed Crisis or Morcut – has been spotted but, luckily, not in the wild. Security firms Intego and Sophos have picked up samples from Virus …
Android malware no longer just posing as Opera Mini
Malicious Android apps posing as the mobile Opera Mini browser or an update for it are nothing new, and they are usually malware that sends text messages to premium-rate …
Bogus “Booking Confirmation” emails lead to malware
Booking.com is a well-known and very helpful website for those looking for deals when planning their travels, but if you’re a habitual user, be wary of malicious emails …
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