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Orcus RAT Author Charged in Malware Scheme

Krebs on Security

An advertisement for Orcus RAT. net, the forum where Revesz principally advertised his software. In July 2016, KrebsOnSecurity published a story identifying a Toronto man as the author of the Orcus RAT , a software product that’s been marketed on underground forums and used in countless malware attacks since its creation in 2015.

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Phishers prefer Tesla, top 3 malware strains in Coronavirus phishing campaigns

Security Affairs

Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Spyware: the most likely COVID-19 payload. Most COVID-19-related phishing emails analyzed had different spyware strains embedded as attachments. Source: CERT-GIB.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 269

Security Affairs

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 261

Security Affairs

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A week in security (June 13 – June 19)

Malwarebytes

Microsoft patches Follina, and many other security updates Firefox stops advertisers tracking you as you browse, calls itself the most “private and secure major browser” Record breaking HTTPS DDoS attack Stealthy Symbiote Linux malware is after financial institutions Photos of kids taken from spyware-ridden phones found exposed on the internet Interpol’s (..)

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. RAM scraper.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

It could be hidden in a malicious advertisement, fake email or illegitimate software installation. From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Don’t worry though. Common types. Ransomware. Trojan horse.