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Trojans and Spyware Are Making a Comeback

Adam Levin

Trojan horse-based malware attacks and spyware rose sharply in 2018 as ransomware-based attacks declined, according to a new report published by Malwarebytes. The post Trojans and Spyware Are Making a Comeback appeared first on Adam Levin.

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Watch out! Android Flubot spyware is spreading fast

Malwarebytes

This time it seems to be very active, especially in the UK where Android users are being targeted by text messages containing a link to a particularly nasty piece of spyware called Flubot. The tracking app is in fact spyware that steals passwords and other sensitive data. Warning from the National Cyber Security Centre.

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Warning! Spyware Attacks Targeting Banks Are on the Rise

Heimadal Security

The number of attacks targeting banks grew after the source code for CypherRat, a new SpyNote malware version, was offered for free on hacker groups. CypherRat has both spyware and banking trojan features impersonating banking institutions. It was initially sold by its developer on Telegram, to more than 80 threat actors.

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China officially condemns Pegasus spyware surveillance and accuses US

CyberSecurity Insiders

Chine Foreign Ministry has issued a public statement condemning the distribution and usage of Pegasus Spyware surveillance software by various countries. The post China officially condemns Pegasus spyware surveillance and accuses US appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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This $3,000 Android Trojan Targeting Banks and Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The Hacker News

As many as 77 banking institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations have become the target of a newly discovered Android remote access trojan (RAT) called DroidBot.

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Cytrox’s Predator spyware used zero-day exploits in 3 campaigns

Security Affairs

The attacks aimed at installing the surveillance spyware Predator, developed by the North Macedonian firm Cytrox. ” In December a report published by CitizenLab, when its researchers detailed the use of the Predator Spyware against exiled politician Ayman Nour and the host of a popular news program. ” continues the report.

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Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise

Penetration Testing

There was a 46% increase in... The post Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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