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6 key mobile and IoT/OT attack trend findings

Network World

Meanwhile, OT and cyber-physical systems, once air-gapped and isolated from the internet, have rapidly become integrated into enterprise networks, where threats can proliferate. Top Mobile and IoT/OT trends Rise in financially-motivated mobile threats, including a 111% rise in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware.

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There's now a tool to test for NSA spyware

Network World

It's designed to detect an implant called Doublepulsar, which is delivered by many of the Windows-based exploits found in the leak and can be used to load other malware. National Security Agency. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Beware the Cyber Ghouls: Spooky Threats Lurking in Digital Shadows

SecureWorld News

Lurking behind your network's doors are some real digital monsters waiting for an opportunity to sneak in! Zombie botnets: the network's walking dead Picture this: you're going about your day, unaware that one of your devices is secretly under the control of a remote attacker. Spooky fact : Sophos says the average ransom in 2024 is $2.73

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Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

CTOvision

They do what it takes to get in, including devising very sophisticated phishing schemes, creating spyware, placing code in RAM, leaving hacker tools, installing rootkits and continually adjusting/re-placing spyware. 92% of attacks studied in this research can be described and categorized by nine basic attack patterns of: Crimeware.

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Google cites progress in Android security, but patching issues linger

Network World

The chances of you encountering malware on your Android phone is incredibly small, according to Google. percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. Thanks to better app review systems, the company is detecting and cracking down on more malware.

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Malware

Dataconomy

Malware has become an omnipresent threat in todays digital landscape, affecting devices, networks, and even entire organizations. Understanding the nature of malware can equip individuals and enterprises with the knowledge needed to defend against its potentially devastating effects. What is malware?

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Why your smartphone is sicker than a room full of snotty toddlers

Network World

If you thought your smartphone was safe(r) from the wild west of malware, spyware and other viruses compared with the PC space, think again. A new report from Nokia proclaims a “sharp rise in the occurrence of smartphone malware infections” in the first half of 2016.

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