New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
FrigidStealer malware highlights growing enterprise risks. Researchers warn of rising macOS-targeted attacks as hackers exploit fake updates to bypass security.
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Atomic Stealer Distributes Malware to Macs Through False Browser Downloads
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.
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New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The post New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. The attack framework of probable Chinese origin used by cybercriminals has been discovered.
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6 insights every CIO should take away from the CrowdStrike debacle
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 27, 2024
But before we can even get started: It appears that, no matter how appealing the story, Southwest Airlines wasn’t immune to the CrowdStrike bug because its servers run on Windows 3.1. For an in-depth view, see “ No, Southwest Airlines is not still using Windows 3.1 — OSnews.”) Once upon the same time there was malware.
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The state of malware: 4 big takeaways from AV-TEST's 2016 report
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The new report details increased risks to Android and Apple products and the top 10 Windows malware programs of 2016. Here's what your business needs to know to stay safe.
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Banshee 2.0 malware targets macOS users and it’s hard to spot
Dataconomy
JANUARY 10, 2025
malware, an infostealer targeting macOS, evades antivirus detection by employing an encryption mechanism drawn from Apple’s XProtect antivirus product. malware uses Apples encryption to evade detection Banshee 2.0 malware uses Apples encryption to evade detection Banshee 2.0 The Banshee 2.0
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Seis conclusiones que todo CIO debería extraer de la debacle de CrowdStrike
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 28, 2024
Pero antes incluso de empezar: parece que, por muy atractiva que sea la historia, Southwest Airlines no era inmune al fallo CrowdStrike porque sus servidores funcionan con Windows 3.1. Para una visión en profundidad, véase No, Southwest Airlines no sigue utilizando Windows 3.1 – OSnews ). Érase una vez el malware.
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StormBamboo Compromises ISP, Spreads Malware
Tech Republic
AUGUST 9, 2024
Read more about a China-aligned cyberespionage threat actor dubbed StormBamboo, also known as Evasive Panda, which compromised an Internet Service Provider and infected targets with malware.
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Are Apple-specific threats on the rise?
Network World
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
The PC attack surface is much wider; therefore, criminals develop malware that works on PCs because the payout is much higher. Granted, it's heavily customized but this meant that, unlike Windows (which had a long tail of viruses reaching back to the days of MS-DOS), bad actors had a lot more heavy lifting to do to be able to attack macOS."
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Nine things we learned from the Epic v. Apple trial
The Verge
MAY 27, 2021
Apple proceedings kicked off, and the news has been relentless. 1] Apple keeps iMessage closed in order to sell more iPhones. 3] Apple pulled out all the stops to keep Netflix selling subscriptions on the iPhone. But for a while, Apple was willing to do just about anything to keep Netflix from giving in to the obvious economics.
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Windows 11 will leave millions of PCs behind, and Microsoft is struggling to explain why
The Verge
JUNE 29, 2021
Microsoft’s big security push is complicated Microsoft has had six years to prepare for the launch of Windows 11, but the company is still struggling to explain its new hardware requirements. It’s an unusual surprise if you purchased a new PC for Windows 10, or perhaps you have a perfectly capable machine that’s even older.
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Microsoft Discovers Critical macOS Vulnerability Allowing SIP Bypass
SecureWorld News
JUNE 1, 2023
This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data. Microsoft promptly reported the issue to Apple, resulting in the release of security updates to address the vulnerability. Occasionally, even those built-in protections are breached.
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Apple Issues New Round of Rapid Security Response Updates
SecureWorld News
JULY 11, 2023
Apple has issued a new round of Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to address a Zero-Day bug exploited in attacks and impacting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads. Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings. By default, your device automatically applies Rapid Security Responses.
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Microsoft’s new Android antivirus app is now available in preview
The Verge
JUNE 23, 2020
The software giant revealed that Windows Defender was making its way to both iOS and Android earlier this year , but didn’t fully detail what to expect. The public preview for Android will include protection against phishing and go a step further than Google’s built-in malware protection to offer signature-based malware detection.
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MacStealer Extracts Docs, Cookies, Login Info from MacOS Users
SecureWorld News
MARCH 28, 2023
Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "
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The macOS 11.3 update includes a massive security patch and new emoji
The Verge
APRIL 26, 2021
Apple has just released macOS 11.3, It’s probably worth updating your Mac to it as soon as you can — not only because it comes with some new features, including improvements for running iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs and updates to Apple Music and Podcasts, but it also fixes a major security flaw. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.
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Evolving Malvertising Threats: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Online Ads in 2024
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A growing threat: malvertising's new tactics Malvertising, or malicious advertising, involves cybercriminals embedding malware or phishing traps in online ads. Sponsored ads for popular search keywords such as Apple or M icrosoft S upport are exploited to trick consumers into clicking malicious sponsored advertisements.
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Three questions that will decide Epic v. Apple
The Verge
APRIL 8, 2021
New filings show both sides’ legal strategies at work On May 3rd, Fortnite publisher Epic Games will finally have its day in court, forcing Apple to defend kicking Fortnite off the iOS App Store last year. The heart of the case is the so-called App Store tax — a 30 percent surcharge Apple collects on purchases made through the App Store.
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Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 19, 2019
Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.
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10 plagues of Mobile - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
MARCH 26, 2013
People have been struggling for years sitting in their cubicles and offices, chained to their mammoth desktop running some sort of Windows (most likely Windows XP). Didn’t you use Apple Maps? Windows Phone. The majority of workers though, are looking for a way out. What do you mean you can’t get data in the building?
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Scott Lowe
AUGUST 27, 2021
Sentinel Labs outlines a major malware push that is bypassing Apple’s malware protections. Bozhidar Batsov shares the story of how he left macOS for Linux and ended up on Windows 10 with WSL. A bunch of home Wi-Fi routers are suspectible to attack; see this article for more details. Upgrading to Go 1.17 Kudos to J.
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Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 22, 2019
Gizmodo , is a popular tech site that went viral after they paid for a “lost” next-generation Apple iPhone — the news became front-page across the world. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. Apple Insider.
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107 Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019
Galido
MAY 1, 2019
Gizmodo , is a popular tech site that went viral after they paid for a “lost” next-generation Apple iPhone — the news became front-page across the world. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. Apple Insider.
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Apple’s App Store fees are ‘highway robbery,’ says House antitrust committee chair
The Verge
JUNE 18, 2020
30 percent is unconscionable,” says Congressman David Cicilline Apple is acting like a monopolist and a bully, according to the chairman of the House antitrust subcommittee. There’s been rumbling discontent from developers about how Apple runs the iPhone App Store for years now, but the Hey situation has brought it to startling light.
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Throwing Contest - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
APRIL 11, 2013
I participated in a tweet chat yesterday that was premised on the fact that mobile malware exists and what can you do to prevent it on your devices in the enterprise. They will tell you that the majority of malware out there is Android based but that there is some iOS malware out there as well. Are you sufficiently scared yet?
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Windows Phone 7 and why it doesn't suck! - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
OCTOBER 26, 2011
Windows Phone 7 and why it doesn’t suck! They have since released Windows Phone 7.5 I am looking forward to seeing where Microsoft decides to take Windows Phone in its next iteration known as Apollo and am optimistic that it will make better in roads in its second year as a mobile OS. Windows Phone. Standard Disclaimer.
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Data Security and its Importance on the Internet
Galido
DECEMBER 28, 2018
In recent years, we have seen many high profile companies become victims of cyber attacks: Along with high profile cyber attacks are the even more frequent attacks on Windows users, and with the rise in Apple popularity, so come the more frequent attacks on Apple as well. Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft.
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You want me to do what?!? A mobile strategy challenge!
A Screw's Loose
MARCH 13, 2012
We run anti-virus and anti-malware suites. Pingback: Dell Exec Trashes iPad In Business Amid New iPad Launch | Apple Stocks. Pingback: Dell Exec Trashes iPad In Business Amid New iPad Launch | Apple Related. Pingback: Supporting The iPad – Answers To IT’s Top Five Questions | Apple Stocks. Windows Phone.
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Top Tech Websites 2019
Galido
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Gizmodo , is a popular tech site that went viral after they paid for a “lost” next-generation Apple iPhone — the news became front-page across the world. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. Apple Insider.
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Technology Short Take 144
Scott Lowe
AUGUST 27, 2021
Sentinel Labs outlines a major malware push that is bypassing Apple’s malware protections. Bozhidar Batsov shares the story of how he left macOS for Linux and ended up on Windows 10 with WSL. A bunch of home Wi-Fi routers are suspectible to attack; see this article for more details. Upgrading to Go 1.17 Kudos to J.
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Best IT Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 19, 2019
Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.
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The CTO made me do it - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
You have a new OS from Apple once a year, new devices from them at least twice a year, then you have Android which may have 57 different models and all at a different OS level. Let’s not forget that you also have Windows Phone OS out there and RIM hasn’t stopped trying to be relevant. Windows Phone. Enterprise Mobility.
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Chief Seattle Greek Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2010
Yup, we give you a standard HP model with Windows XP, Office 2007 and Anti-Virus loaded on it. All of a sudden it’s “HELLO Mr. CIO” – the iPhone explodes on the scene, then it’s the iPad, and soon it will be the Windows Phone 7 and Android phones and the RIM Playbook and the Samsung Galaxy. Cyberterrorists and Malware.
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What matters about Matter, the new smart home standard
The Verge
DECEMBER 14, 2021
How Amazon, Google, Apple, and Samsung will work with Matter, and which products you should buy. From platform owners like Apple, Google, and Amazon to major manufacturers such as Samsung and LG and smaller, accessory-focused players like Nanoleaf, Eve, and Wyze, there’s an unprecedented industry coalition behind Matter. Image: Apple.
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Voting in Chicago - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Apple released iOS 6 on Wednesday and then released the iPhone 5 on Friday. As Apple is a consumer tech company, they have always allowed users to make the decision on whether they updated or not. Windows Phone. Standard Disclaimer. A Screw's Loose. Voting in Chicago. by Brian Katz on September 24, 2012 · 2 comments.
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Nokia, Have they done enough? - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
The question they were asking in the Podcast was really “Did Nokia do enough with Windows Phone 7?” The big piece of news from Nokia was not that they were releasing 2 Windows Mobile Phones but that they were releasing the Asha line and renewing their focus on emerging markets. Don’t get me wrong, as far as a Windows Phone 7.5
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The Cart before the Horse - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
MAY 14, 2012
Their second objective was just as important, as they were erecting a paywall, they didn’t want to have to pay Apple a 30% cut of their revenues. Another reason to go all native might be you are only developing for one platform, apple, android etc, and have no plans to go anywhere else, might make sense to go all native.
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Going Mobile - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
JULY 2, 2013
We spend hours talking about the differences between Android and Apple, or whether we should allow Microsoft to play in our sandbox. Windows Phone. We have this tendency to get stuck on the trivial things. We want to talk about devices and how to control them, or what’s the best device/OS out there. Enterprise Mobility. Uncategorized.
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Disappearing Apps - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
OCTOBER 16, 2012
As much as we like to think that people switch from Apple to Android or vice-versa, most of the time you end up locked in to whichever platform you’re on due to the apps that you have. Windows Phone. You’ve built your own personal ecosystem on your device, which is your playground. Enterprise Mobility. Uncategorized. Tags Applications.
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Traveling (Part 2) - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
JUNE 26, 2013
I, of course, have Waze in case I rent a car and use either Google Maps or Apple Maps if I am on an iDevice for mapping walking directions. Walking around in Amsterdam on Sunday, I camped out right outside an Apple Store for about 10 minutes to make a free Facetime call with my wife. Windows Phone. Enterprise Mobility.
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Enablement - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
JUNE 11, 2013
This isn’t limited to Apple devices either, one could use Skype or Ustream to do the same thing. Windows Phone. I watched the whole game including my daughter scoring the tying goal from my computer in the comfort of the house. To be fair, it wasn’t ESPN quality but it came out pretty good. Enterprise Mobility. Innovation.
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49 Herding Kangaroos - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
DECEMBER 10, 2012
After you unlock the encryption and boot up, you now have to log into Microsoft Windows. As Windows likes to remind you, you probably have anti-malware software installed as well as maybe some ad blocking software if you’re lucky. Windows Phone. They are not wrappers but an integral part of the asset. Enterprise Mobility.
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83 What's App Doc? - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
DECEMBER 12, 2011
By the way, this entire blog post was written using Apple’s pages on an iPad. Windows Phone. It is much easier to create an app that does a single task or two instead of designing one that does everything…your users/customers will appreciate it more. print Tagged as: Applications , Apps , Crapplications. Uncategorized.
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What's in a stat ? BYOD? - A Screw's Loose
A Screw's Loose
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
When Apple introduced the App store, the gates swung open, as there were just too many requests to use these devices. Windows Phone. Being enterprise IT, they didn’t want to really open their kimono so they started off slow. They brought up security concerns and slowed things down for about a year. Enterprise Mobility.
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