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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

Krebs on Security

Out of an abundance of caution, Mark submitted Saicoo’s drivers file to Virustotal.com , which simultaneously scans any shared files with more than five dozen antivirus and security products. Virustotal reported that some 43 different security tools detected the Saicoo drivers as malicious. Image: Virustotal.com.

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How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?

Security Affairs

The increasing sophistication of these technologies has made it harder than ever to distinguish real content from fake. A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) presented in 2019 revealed that deepfakes generated by AI could deceive humans up to 60% of the time. As the technology evolves, so will its misuse.

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5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

Malwarebytes

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. Stop Linux malware from getting a hold on your organization.

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Operation Digital Eye: China-linked relies on Visual Studio Code Remote Tunnels to spy on Europen entities

Security Affairs

” The group behind “Operation Digital Eye” remains unidentified due to the shared nature of malware, tools, and techniques, tactics and procedures (TTPs) within the Chinese cyber threat ecosystem. As a result, this technique may be challenging to detect and could evade security defenses.”

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Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021

Cisco Security

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. When it comes to safeguarding email against today’s advanced threats like phishing and malware information is power.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Amidst this dynamic landscape, email stands as a primary battleground for cyber defense. VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year.

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Best Anti-Malware Software for Mac 2025

eSecurity Planet

With malware increasingly targeting macOS, many users wonder how to protect their devices best. The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. This guide will explore the essential tools to help you secure your Mac against malware threats.