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Google Play is an ‘order of magnitude’ better at blocking malware

The Parallax

During a month that’s seen Android malware new and old plague the world’s most popular mobile operating system, Google says its Play Store is becoming more civilized and less like the Wild West. You have a lower probability of being infected by malware from Play than being hit by lightning,” Ahn says.

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Top 5 types of credential harvesting attacks

Kaseya

Keylogging malware Keylogging malware, or a keylogger, is a malicious program specifically designed to record every keystroke made on a device without the user’s knowledge. Ensure that the software and operating systems your organization uses are up to date. Education is key to preventing social engineering attacks.

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Hidden inside Dark Caracal’s espionage apps: Old tech

The Parallax

Its success was predicated not on “zero-day” vulnerabilities or new forms of malicious software, but rather on older, known malware delivered via an all-too-familiar method: phishing. The malware included hacked versions of end-to-end encrypted communication apps Signal and WhatsApp.

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Unit 42 Discovers First Known Malware Targeting Windows Containers

Palo Alto Networks

The Unit 42 cybersecurity consulting group published research on the first known malware targeting Windows containers, which was discovered by Unit 42 researcher Daniel Prizmant and named Siloscape. The post Unit 42 Discovers First Known Malware Targeting Windows Containers appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog.

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Dragos raises $110M Series C as demand to secure industrial systems soars

TechCrunch

Dragos was founded in 2016 to detect and respond to threats facing industrial control systems (ICS), the devices critical to the continued operations of power plants, water and energy supplies, and other critical infrastructure. But the country has faced extensive criticism for its human rights record by international rights groups.

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FBI?s router reboot call reminds us why to check for updates

The Parallax

On May 25, the FBI issued a clarion call to a broad swath of Wi-Fi router owners: To clear out a potential botnet malware infection, reboot your router. The malware, VPNFilter, allowed hackers to snoop on all traffic passing through the router, including stealing website log-ins, as well as disable the device.

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I've used virtually every Linux distro, but this one has a fresh perspective

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Close Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux I've used virtually every Linux distro, but this one has a fresh perspective If you're familiar with the basics of Linux and ready for a new approach, NixOS merges thoughtful design with rich customization.

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