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New Chaos malware spreads over multiple architectures

Tech Republic Security

A new malware named Chaos raises concerns as it spreads on multiple architectures and operating systems. The post New Chaos malware spreads over multiple architectures appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Malware has infected 1.3 million Android TV boxes in 197 countries

TechSpot

The malware embeds itself within the system storage area, allowing it to download and install third-party software remotely when commanded by an attacker. The origin of the malware is currently unknown, but researchers suspect it may result from a prior compromise that exploits operating system vulnerabilities to gain root privileges.

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Millions of Android phones come with pre-installed malware, and there's no easy fix

TechSpot

Last month, we learned that malware had been discovered in 60 Android apps with over 100 million downloads – another black eye for the mobile operating system that has an estimated three billion active users worldwide. Malicious developers regularly exploit various loopholes in Google's app vetting process to create apps.

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Mac malware continuing to escalate, warn security researchers

Computer Weekly

Malware targeting the Mac operating system has seen a significant growth in the first half of this hear, according to security firm Malwarebytes

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Backdoor.Stegmap, malware hiding in a plain Microsoft Windows logo

TechSpot

Malware-based campaigns are turning into increasingly complex threats capable of targeting multiple devices and operating systems. New techniques and "tricks" are added on a constant basis, while already known solutions tend to resurface every now and then.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

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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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors

SecureWorld News

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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