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Malware delivered via removable media. The top malware spread via removable media has stayed relatively consistent since at least 2016. For example, the family of Windows LNK malware, Trojans containing links for downloading malicious files or paths fo…
Continue ReadingIntroduction. In 2016, researchers from the University of Illinois left 297 unlabelled USB flash drives around the university campus to see what would happen. 98% of the dropped drives were picked up by staff and students, and at least half were plugge…
Continue ReadingRATs are legitimate software tools that allow third parties to access a computer remotely. They are often used legitimately by employees at industrial enterprises to save resources, but can also be used by malicious actors for stealthy priviledged acce…
Continue ReadingThese days, Android variants probably run into the thousands. That’s because every vendor modifies the system for its own requirements, and certainly not always for the better. But at the heart of Android lies a well-designed operating system that is b…
Continue Readinghas announced the latest version of its Small Office Security software adding protection against ransomware and cryptominers. Being a small businesses does not automatically protect a company from cyber-threats – they are still susceptible to attacks. …
Continue Readingfrom MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, Kenya NAIROBI, (CAJ News) – THE demand for qualified cyber security experts outstripping availability and existing gaps in current cyber security laws are among factors Kenya’s acclaimed position as a continental leader …
Continue ReadingRansomware note comes in French, ransomware from a resume hits a brewery and beware of remote access control software. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday September 24th. To listen to the podcast, click on the arrow below:
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Continue ReadingThe UK is improving its ability to wage cyber war significantly, adding more personnel and more money. According to a new report by Sky News , UK’s cyber-warfare taskforce will be 2,000 strong and will receive at least (and probably more) 250m in funding.
Continue ReadingKaspersky Lab warns that the snowballing growth of malware families for smart devices is a continuation of a dangerous trend: 2017 also saw the number of smart device malware modifications rise to 10 times the amount seen in 2016. “Compared to personal…
Continue ReadingNational defence budgets now include heavy investments in cyber security for governments and organisations with the rise of cyber attacks. One perspective emerging from the security community differentiates military spending from cyber investments. Mor…
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