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Trend Micro Apps removed from Mac App Store after being caught exfiltrating user data

Security Affairs

. “Moreover, the network proxy monitor ( Charles Proxy ) captures a connection attempt from Adware Doctor to adscan.yelabapp.com :” “By editing the system’s /etc/hosts file we can redirect this request to a server we control and can capture what Adware Doctor is trying to upload.

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On the 20th Safer Internet Day, what was security like back in 2004?

Malwarebytes

Since 2004, there's been an annual event designed to "Promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world." You had very rich and powerful adware companies, making liberal use of bundled installers. Today is the 20th Safer Internet Day.

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Malwarebytes receives highest rankings in recent third-party tests

Malwarebytes

Our recent participation in two highly-regarded industry evaluations, namely MRG-Effitas and Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant Report, reflects our belief that continual testing and unbiased validation are crucial to our mission to deliver easy, effective, and efficient cyber protection for customers.

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Good game, well played: an overview of gaming-related cyberthreats in 2022

SecureList

To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. As the mobile gaming market continues to grow, we analyzed KSN data specifically on mobile threats. TOP 5 mobile games used as a lure for distribution of malware and unwanted software, by users, from July 1, 2021 through June, 30 2022.

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EDR vs EPP vs Antivirus: Comparing Endpoint Protection Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Enhances visibility: Continuous data collection and analysis provide deeper insights into endpoint security, allowing for more effective detection and response. EPP secures endpoints such as PCs and mobile devices from known and unknown threats by analyzing behavioral patterns using machine learning. per device.

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$12m Grindr fine shows GDPR’s got teeth

Malwarebytes

For example, there are games in mobile land with an incredible amount of linked privacy policies and data sharing agreements. Batten down the data privacy hatches. Data privacy, and privacy policies, are an “uncool” story for many. Untangling the multitude of privacy policies.