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Ask.com serves as a conduit for malware - again

Network World

In both cases attackers managed to infiltrate the Ask.com updater infrastructure to the point that they used legitimate Ask signing certificates to authenticate malware that was masquerading as software updates. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Hackers are using Punycode to create authentic-looking URLs in Google ads

TechSpot

A common tactic for getting people to download and install malware is to trick them into clicking a search ad disguised as the legit company that makes the desired software. Malwarebytes reports that attackers now use Punycode in Google Ads to make their URLs look even more authentic. Read Entire Article

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Google shuts down CryptBot malware operation that stole Chrome's user data

TechSpot

Cryptbot is a well-known security threat designed to identify and steal sensitive information from victims' computers, including passwords and authentication credentials, social media account logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and much more. Read Entire Article

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What is NAC and why is it important for network security?

Network World

As knowledge workers became increasingly mobile, and as BYOD initiatives spread across organizations, NAC solutions evolved to not only authenticate users, but also to manage endpoints and enforce policies. NAC solutions will, for instance, make sure that the endpoint has up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware protections.

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Ransomware Exponentially Increasing as IoT Provides Physical Targeting Opportunities

CTOvision

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Crystal Lister.

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Microsoft issues fixes for non-supported versions of Windows Server

Network World

CVE-2019-0708 is pre-authentication and requires no user interaction, meaning any future malware could self-propagate from one vulnerable machine to another. To read this article in full, please click here The vulnerability ( CVE-2019-0708 ) is in the Remote Desktop Services component built into all versions of Windows.

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Security attacks and countermeasures

Cloud Musings

The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Malware is intended to be quiet and hidden as it enters environments and is executed. Most Active Malware Today.

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