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Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection

CyberSecurity Insiders

As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system.

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Wormable Flaw, 0days Lead Sept. 2022 Patch Tuesday

Krebs on Security

. “Lockdown Mode, on the other hand, is meant for users who potentially face targeted spyware attacks and aggressive state-backed hacking. ” To turn on Lockdown Mode in iOS 16, go to Settings , then Privacy and Security , then Lockdown Mode. Safety Check is located in the same area.

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Power Management Vulnerabilities Could Shut Down Data Centers: Researchers

eSecurity Planet

” Digital Espionage: “Spyware installed in data centers across the world could be leveraged for extreme cyberespionage,” they wrote. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a two-year competition to develop AI cybersecurity tools, with nearly $20 million in prizes.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Data encryption and user authorization are some other aspects handled by cybersecurity software.

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Best Anti-Malware Software for Mac 2025

eSecurity Planet

Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans. Bitdefender uses advanced algorithms to detect and neutralize various malware types , including ransomware and spyware.

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Vulnerability Recap 8/20/24 – Microsoft Has the Spotlight This Week

eSecurity Planet

This vulnerability also opens Androids to code injection, man-in-the-middle attacks, and spyware, according to iVerify’s blog post about the vulnerability. When it’s enabled, the package allows threat actors to access the operating system.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – October 2, 2023 –  WS_FTP, Exim, Cisco and Other Exploited Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Chrome Zero Day Emergency Patch Issued – Again Type of attack: A heap buffer overflow weakness in the video codec library can cause app crashes or enable arbitrary code execution (ACE) The problem: Attackers currently exploit CVE-2023-5217 to install spyware.

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