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Trojan stories - Page 2

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Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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Check Point’s latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
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Orangeworm threat group targeting Asia & EU healthcare sector firms
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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The attacks deliver the Trojan.Kampirs malware and appear to be carefully targeted, with significant planning behind the scenes.
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'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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firewall
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ransomware
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Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous ‘URL file outbreak’ that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.
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Malware attacks could be linked with Asia's geopolitical events - report
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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email security
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cios
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Cyber attacks and geopolitical events in Asia may go hand in hand, according to Comodo’s first annual Global Malware Report for 2017.
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New malware spotted in Asia reminiscent of Iron Tiger APT
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Iron Tiger APT malware, previously targeting Asia and the US, has resurfaced in a new custom-built malware going after Asia once again.
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New year rings in scams in the guise of Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC emails
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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accounting systems
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malware
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email security
Alert: Email scam mimics Suncorp brand, MailGuard urges caution to thwart malware threat.
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UBoat Remote Access Trojan targeting Korean businesses
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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malware
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firewall
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network management
A new custom Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is making its way around various countries in Southeast Asia and may be going after Korean targets.
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2017’s threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Cyberthreats have changed significantly in 2017 - Bitdefender's annual report shows one in six spam emails now contain some form of ransomware.
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Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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email security
Proofpoint has released the findings from its massive Quarterly Threat Report – some of which are astonishing.
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Faceliker Trojan leads the malware race in Q2
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Rogue Facebook likers and script-based malware featured at the top of McAfee's latest Quarterly Threats Report.
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Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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technology gifts
It’s a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.
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EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.
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Cobian RAT author crowdsourcing malware botnet distribution
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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zscaler
Zscaler has discovered a remote access Trojan (RAT) designed by an author who appears to be crowdsourcing the payload and infection spread.
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Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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usb
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A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.
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HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.
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NTT Security sets sights on South Africa as part of new EMEA strategy
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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mssp
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ntt security
NTT Security has shuffled its senior management team for EMEA as it refreshes its approach to managed security services in South Africa and Europe.
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KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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malware
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ai security
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Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.
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The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world’s major hotspots for malware infection rates.
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OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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malware
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apple
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Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
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The need for internet security on your devices
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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ransomware
As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.
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Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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microsoft
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firewall
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network management
Researchers have uncovered the ‘Kazuar’ backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
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TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms
Mon, 1st May 2017
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ibm security
Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.
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Young cybercriminals ‘more motivated by peer respect than financial gain’
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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cybersecurity
An increasing number of young cybercriminals are motivated by a sense of notoriety and popularity with their peers rather than financial gain.
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Two years lurking: Palo Alto Networks reports little-known RAT Trojan
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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firewall
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network management
The malware lures users into enabling macros to see the supposed leads and customer lists. The lists are fake.