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Chinese Android phones shipped with malware-laced WhatsApp, Telegram apps

Security Affairs

In June 2014 security experts at G Data discovered that a popular Chinese Android Smartphone, Star N9500 was commercialized with a pre-installed spyware, meanwhile in April, the Chinese TV station, CCTV, reported some cases of smartphones compromised by pre-installed malware before selling them on to unwitting customers.

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A Weakness Found in Microsoft Defender Allows Hackers to Avoid Malware Detection

Heimadal Security

It was initially made available as a free anti-spyware download for Windows XP, and it was later included with Windows Vista and Windows 7. It has matured into a comprehensive antivirus tool, replacing Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 8 and subsequent editions. What Happened? Threat actors were […].

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Victim records deleted after spyware vendor compromised

Malwarebytes

Anonymous hackers have breached the servers of spyware app “WebDetetive ” , accessing the user database. Spyware apps are installed on a potential victim’s phone without permission and lurk invisibly, collecting data and sending it back to the app operator. Use an antivirus on your phone.

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Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

eSecurity Planet

Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. Plus, it stops unsafe downloads in Microsoft Edge and other supported apps. 5 Pricing: 5/5 Core features: 3.5/5 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Scranos – A Cross Platform, Rootkit-Enabled Spyware rapidly spreading

Security Affairs

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. The rootkit injects a downloader into a svchost.exe process. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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New Shlayer Mac malware spreads via poisoned search engine results

Security Affairs

. “The new malware tricks victims into bypassing Apple’s built-in macOS security protections, and it uses sneaky tactics in an effort to evade antivirus detection.” “As of Friday, the new malware installer and its payload had a 0/60 detection rate among all antivirus engines on VirusTotal.” up to 10.14.3.

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Hackers exploit old Microsoft Vulnerability to drop Zloader Malware

CyberSecurity Insiders

Downloading files from trustworthy websites and never opening emails send by anonymous senders will help in avoiding Zloader malware installation. Keeping the systems loaded with anti-spyware or antivirus software makes complete sense.

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