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Microsoft issues advisory to users after macro-less malware attacks

Microsoft issues advisory to users after macro-less malware attacks

Hackers have been found exploiting a freshly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s software to install malware on business computers.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Graham Cluley

2018 Malware outlook: more of the same, says Sophos – iTWire

2018 Malware outlook: more of the same, says Sophos
iTWire
Ransomware "remains a big problem for Android users," Sophos said. SophosLabs expects to process 10 million suspicious Android apps by the end of 2017, an increase of more than 17% over 2016. And the number of "threats" found on Google Play during …

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Este malware cambia el PIN de los teléfonos Android y pide dinero para desbloquearlo [+Video] – Alta Densidad (blog)


Alta Densidad (blog)

Este malware cambia el PIN de los teléfonos Android y pide dinero para desbloquearlo [+Video]
Alta Densidad (blog)
Investigadores de ESET descubrieron DoubleLocker un ransomware que además de cifrar la información, es capaz de bloquear el dispositivo. DoubleLocker se propaga generalmente a través de una versión falsa de Adobe Flash Player, subida a sitios web …

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