Tech Republic

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A new malware is bypassing an Android 13 security measure that restricts permissions to apps downloaded out of the legitimate Google Play Store.

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CTOvision

APRIL 17, 2014

In April, an application named “Virus Shield” reached the top of Google Play Store’s paid charts – the app was downloaded more than 10,000 times for $3.99. Fortunately, the application was a financial trick only – it did not transfer any malware to Android users. By ShannonPerry. Even security applications are not always secure.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Network World

MAY 25, 2016

Impersonating apps Enterprise employees use mobile apps every day to get their jobs done, but when malicious actors start impersonating those apps, it spells trouble for IT departments. These apps include Cisco’s Business Class Email app, ADP, Dropbox, FedEx Mobile, Zendesk, VMware’s Horizon Client, Blackboard’s Mobile Learn app, and others.

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TechSpot

APRIL 7, 2022

Check Point security researchers said the six apps had been downloaded over 15,000 times before Google removed them from its store following the cybersecurity firm's disclosure. While users thought they were downloading mobile antivirus apps, they were actually installing the Sharkbot Android stealer, ironically.

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Network World

MARCH 24, 2017

What’s the best way to avoid Android malware? Downloading all your apps from the Google Play store -- where software is vetted – is perhaps the best advice. Security researchers do find new Android malware lurking on Google’s official app store. But that doesn’t mean Google Play is perfect.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

“In June of 2013, we began shipping a solution powered by Invincea — Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace — to provide our customers with advanced malware protection out of the box. Invincea is the premier innovator in advanced malware threat detection, breach prevention, and forensic threat intelligence.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

With teleconferencing, smartphones, cloud computing, and a long line of other mobile technologies, today’s workforce has evolved. Install malware protection software. Mobile malware used to be uncommon, but its popularity is growing. Require a PIN/passcode for all mobile devices. Update apps as soon as possible.

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TechSpot

JULY 29, 2022

This week, security group Dr. Web published its June 2022 mobile virus activity report describing around 30 popular Android apps containing trojans, adware, spyware, and other malware. Some had hundreds of thousands or even millions of Google Play Store downloads.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Google Play has removed 16 apps from its app store after the McAfee Mobile Research Team alerted the company to Clicker malware associated with the apps, affecting 20 million people who installed the apps. Like so many mobile malware schemes, the apps profess to be helpful to users, providing a handy tool or time-saving utility.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

In today's interconnected world, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and access to sensitive information. However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The outcomes further noted that such concerns create barriers to the adoption of critical technologies that drive value and growth: mobility, cloud and big data. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Most Active Malware Today.

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CTOvision

JUNE 23, 2014

Before joining Terremark, Laudermilch was CTO of mobile security provider, Trust Digital. Invincea is the premier innovator in advanced malware threat detection, breach prevention and forensic threat intelligence.

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CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

Phishing, malware, and zero-days top of mind. Of 10 designated categories of cyberthreats, phishing/spear-phishing, malware, and zero-day attacks are perceived as posing the greatest risk to responding organizations. Denial of service attacks, watering hole attacks, and drive-by downloads are of least concern.

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CTOvision

JULY 28, 2015

For those who fall under the recall specification, you can download the new software from Chrysler, wait for the mailed out USB stick, or take your vehicle to an FCA dealer. The CTOvision Mobile App: Enterprise content on any mobile device (ctovision.com). Mobile Malware and Future Threats (ctovision.com).

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The Investing Edge

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The statistics don’t lie: 2013 was the year of mobile. More than two billion mobile devices were shipped globally last year. The number of mobile phones now matches the world’s population, and mobile devices overtook PCs both in units sold and as the most common means for accessing the Web.

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Cloud Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

However, the majority of mobile device users have yet to be sensitized to their personal and corporate security risks. Staples For example, a security study found that 69 percent of users store sensitive personal information on their mobile devices. See “5 New Threats to Your Mobile Device Security” for more information.)

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The Investing Edge

AUGUST 29, 2013

Also part of the larger IT consumerization trend, BYOA refers to applications, cloud or mobile, that employees can easily sign up for or download to company-issued or personal mobile devices and PCs that are also used to access corporate networks. To me, the impact of BYOA could be greater than BYOD.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Google has removed 17 apps from its Google Play store due to malware known as Joker. The Joker malware family is infamous for constantly targeting Android devices. A Zscaler research team has been monitoring Joker malware and notified Google of the recent uploads to the Google Play store.

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Galido

APRIL 28, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - Boosting Mobile Reception in the Office - Information Technology Blog. Technology has placed mobile devices at the forefront of work, leisure, entertainment, and other forms of content. This device will help boost the signal for multiple mobile devices, so you no longer have to worry about bad service.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. These soldiers come from vulnerabilities in mobile applications.

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The Verge

AUGUST 13, 2020

On mobile, however, things are a bit more complicated. Does a new payment method on mobile mean purchases there are less safe? Of course, the battle between Epic and mobile app stores isn’t new. On both iOS and Android, Epic has introduced a new direct payment option.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

What you’ll get with this instrument are a definitive hostile to malware and against phishing protection. Fundamentally, premium protection for nothing with top outcomes from different autonomous testing labs concerning malware recognition and anti-phishing security. Hostile to malware assurance is remarkably keen.

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Galido

MAY 17, 2017

Did you know that you may download an app that can destroy your device without you even knowing it? Many apps that seem harmless are downloaded, but sometimes they can bring destruction and mayhem to your device. AVG offers a free antivirus to download , installation of the AVG app is very simple. Protect Your Device.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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The Verge

MAY 20, 2021

Mac computers have an official Apple App Store, but they also allow downloading software from the internet or a third-party store. Far more people use iPhones than Macs, and the more users a platform gets, the more enticing that audience becomes to malware developers. They are very personal devices that are with you all the time.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

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. If a safe app is downloaded, the end user will see a lightweight notification letting them know the app is clean.”.

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This is because it limits the number of devices that a user can download their eBooks. Digital information between the two endpoints is vulnerable to malware attacks. Download Now! Encryption prevents unauthorized access to all digital content that is shared between computers and the Internet. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.

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CTOvision

APRIL 25, 2017

With certain types of DNS attacks an adversary can make you think you are going to a favorite website but can re-direct you to a bad one, perhaps to steal your login info or to download malicious code. If you want malware protection you have to add $20.00 This is another very important reason to use a managed DNS service.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

These areas of IT include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more.

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CTOvision

MAY 2, 2016

With Android applications, there is user privacy risk with mobile applications that are built for the Android. From the research, there were many policy violations found with various applications, forcing one think twice before downloading applications. Today, you can purchase malware online and preform an attack.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware. Malware is malicious software designed to infect or damage the system and networks. Install Anti-Malware Software. Backup Your Data.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

The massive cyberattack exposed data from "nearly all" of its customers and downloaded it to a third-party cloud platform, AT&T said in a press release. "We AT&T said customer data was "illegally downloaded from our workspace on a third-party cloud platform."

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Galido

OCTOBER 31, 2018

To be noted is the fact that a vulnerability scanner is as important as a malware scanner today. While a malware scanner helps check for malware and clear them, the vulnerability scanning tool could help prevent malware threats and attacks. You could also integrate them with other existing scanners.

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Galido

APRIL 7, 2020

Malware Script. In this method, a user downloads a link that contains malware, which downloads code that is installed into your computer or PC to initiate mining cryptocurrency. It includes desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. Some of them are given below. Decrease In Performance. Overheating.

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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.

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