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Understanding Malware: A Guide for Software Developers and Security Professionals

The Crazy Programmer

Malware or malicious software brings significant threats to both individuals and organisations. It is important to understand why malware is critical for software developers and security professionals, as it helps to protect systems, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain effective operations. What is Malware?

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Predator Spyware Resurfaces With Fresh Infrastructure

Ooda Loop

The Predator spyware has resurfaced with fresh infrastructure after a drop in activity caused by US sanctions against Intellexa Consortium, Recorded Future reports.

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YC-backed Malloc wants to take the sting out of mobile spyware

TechCrunch

Mobile spyware is one of the most invasive and targeted kinds of unregulated surveillance, since it can be used to track where you go, who you see and what you talk about. And because of its stealthy nature, mobile spyware can be nearly impossible to detect. “We already know applications that are spyware.

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China’s Undersea Spying, Hotel Spyware, Iran’s Disruptive Attacks

Ooda Loop

In a weekly news roundup, Chinese radar ships might be spying on undersea communications, spyware found at hotel check-ins, and Iran continues disruptive attacks. This week, consumer-grade spyware was discovered in Wyndham hotels across the United States.

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Thousands Download New Mandrake Android Spyware Version From Google Play 

Ooda Loop

Five applications were discovered to have been carrying a version of the Mandrake Android Spyware on Google Play for two years. Mandrake is a spyware platform which allows attackers to completely control infected devices. During the applications’ time on Google Play, they had over 32,000 downloads. The attackers can record […]

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‘eXotic Visit’ Spyware Campaign Target Android Users in India and Pakistan

Ooda Loop

‘EXotic Visit’, an Android malware campaign has been targeting users located in South Asia from the Google Play Store. The cybersecurity firm Slovak has been tracking the campaign since November 2021 using the moniker Virtual Invaders. No known threat actor group is linked to the campaign. EXotic Visit is also […]

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6 Malware Removal Tips for Mac

Strategy Driven

As secure as Apple devices are, unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way to ensure that they won’t fall foul of malware sneaking its way onto the devices from time to time. Adware Cleaner According to Apple , one of the easiest ways for spyware, trojans and malware in general to make their way onto devices is via Ads.

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