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Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges

Tech Republic Security

The volume of cloud-based malware tripled in 2022 over the prior year, says Netskope, with 30% of the malicious downloads coming from Microsoft OneDrive. The post Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Windows and Linux Systems at Risk to PyPI Repository Malware Packages

IT Toolbox

Since May 2023, the malicious packages have been downloaded over 10,000 times. The post Windows and Linux Systems at Risk to PyPI Repository Malware Packages appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Atomic Stealer Distributes Malware to Macs Through False Browser Downloads

Tech Republic Security

Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.

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Android Malware Infects Legitimate Google Play Apps, Millions Impacted

IT Toolbox

A malware named ‘Goldoson’ has been found in 60 Playstore apps that have a combined 100 million downloads. The post Android Malware Infects Legitimate Google Play Apps, Millions Impacted appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Google Drive accounted for the most malware downloads from cloud storage sites in 2021

Tech Republic Security

Google took over the top spot for malicious downloads from Microsoft OneDrive as attackers created free accounts, uploaded malware and shared documents with unsuspecting users, says Netskope.

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If you downloaded a Google Translate desktop app, it's probably cryptojacking malware

TechSpot

This week, IT security group Checkpoint Research (CRP) published a report on its discovery of a crypto mining malware campaign hiding behind legitimate-looking apps, including Google Translate. The programs download malware while performing their advertised functions to gain users' trust.

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New SecuriDropper Malware Bypasses Android 13 Restrictions, Disguised as Legitimate Applications

Tech Republic

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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