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Threat Round Up for Sept 22 – Sept 29

September 29, 2017Auto Bot

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we’ve observed between September 22 and September 29. As with previous round-ups, this post isn’t meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we’ve observed by highlighting key behavior….http://blog.talosintelligence.com/2017/09/threat-round-up-170922-170929.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feedburner/Talos%20%28Talos%20Blog%29

Trojan horse removal: Protecting Troy

September 29, 2017Auto Bot

Trojan horse malware are the masters of disguise, but with a bit of preparation it’s possible to see through their camouflage and prevent them infecting your computer.http://blog.emsisoft.com/2017/09/29/trojan-horse-virus-removal/

New Research Shows Cyber Criminals Focused on Credential Theft

September 28, 2017Auto Bot

WatchGuard’s latest Internet Security Report reveals rise of Mimikatz, finds that 47 percent of all malware is new or zero day and offers comprehensive analysis of WannaCry28 September 2017 – Criminal tactics used to access user credentials are growing in prevalence and sophistication, according to….https://www.realwire.com/releases/New-Research-Shows-Cyber-Criminals-Focused-on-Credential-Theft

Learn How to Use Your Android for Hacking and Penetration Testing

September 27, 2017Auto Bot

Android is now the most used mobile operating system in the world—even Microsoft’s Founder Bill Gates has recently revealed that he is currently using an Android device. Mobile devices have become a powerful productivity tool, and it can now be used to hack and test the security of your networks and computer systems.

Hackers want to crack bank ATM networks – and your nearest cash machine is probably running Windows XP

September 26, 2017Auto Bot

Hackers are looking to crack ATM networks without needing physical access to the devices. And many cash machines are running antiquated versions of Windows like Windows XP.

This malware just got more powerful by adding the WannaCry trick to its arsenal

September 25, 2017Auto Bot

The Retefe banking trojan is now using the EternalBlue exploit that helped spread WannaCry to make attacks more effective.

Greater Manchester Police is ‘running outdated Windows XP’

September 20, 2017Auto Bot

Originally written by Nick Ismail on Information Age Greater Manchester Police represents England’s second biggest police force, and it has been revealed today that one in five of its computers are still running outdated Windows XP as of July. Greater Manchester Police told the BBC that 1,518 of its….http://www.information-age.com/greater-manchester-police-running-outdated-windows-xp-123468634/

Phishing: These are the days of the week when you’re most at risk

September 19, 2017Auto Bot

Security threats vary by the day of the week, with more malicious software detected on Mondays.

Microsoft Azure to enable encryption of data while in use

September 15, 2017Auto Bot

Microsoft unveiled Azure confidential computing, a hardware-based cloud solution to facilitate encryption of data while in use.http://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital-security/microsoft-azure-to-enable-encryption-of-data-while-in-use/60525579?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

New Microsoft Azure features to encrypt data while in use

September 15, 2017Auto Bot

Microsoft unveiled Azure confidential computing to provide enterprises with Next-Gen data security as cyber attacks gain momentum worldwide. Azure confidential computing is a set of features and services that provide protection that is missing from Public Clouds — encryption of data while in use.http://www.bgr.in/news/new-microsoft-azure-features-to-encrypt-data-while-in-use/