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Non-malware attacks grow – there are tools for IT security to fight back with

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More and more attackers are carrying out their work without using malware so they can evade detection by traditional, file-based security platforms, which presents a tough problem for security pros trying to defend against them.

Nearly two-thirds of security researchers polled by Carbon Black say they’ve noted an uptick in these attacks just since the beginning of the year, and aren’t confident that traditional anti-virus software can deal with them.

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FBI warns of attacks on anonymous FTP servers

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The FBI warns that attackers are targeting vulnerable FTP servers used by small medical and dental offices as a way to obtain medical records and other sensitive personal information.

While the dangers of placing sensitive data on these servers is well known, smaller businesses may not have the expertise or motivation to upgrade.

The attackers can use the stolen data to harass, intimidate and blackmail these businesses, the FBI says, and may also include using the stolen information to commit fraud.

The attackers could also write to the servers in order to store malware and launch attacks, the FBI says.

The remedy is to remove any personally identifiable information or protected health information from these servers and replace FTP with something more secure.

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Attacks on US-linked Polish sites back higher cyber spending – minister – The Asian Age

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The Asian Age

Attacks on US-linked Polish sites back higher cyber spending – minister
The Asian Age
Poland will spend about 1 billion zlotys ($ 250 million) a year on cyber security, several times the amount seen only a few years ago, following a trend in other NATO countries that have been increasingly subject to Internet security breaches. "We are …

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S. Korea 6th biggest target of Trojan horse malware attacks: report – Yonhap News

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Yonhap News

S. Korea 6th biggest target of Trojan horse malware attacks: report
Yonhap News
"Further, some Trojans found new ways to bypass Android security features — in particular the screen overlays and the need to request permission before opening a new app — forcing the user to sign over the access rights the Trojan was looking for.".

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