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Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and more
PCWorld You could also get caught by a zero–day threat, where an undisclosed bug in Windows, your browser, or an installed program allows hackers to install other malware on your machine. Sure, PC security software isn't fool-proof. Antivirus software often … |
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Equifax, TransUnion Websites Served Up Adware, Malware
BankInfoSecurity.com Such ads often redirect those browsing the web to malicious websites or can directly try to deliver malware to a computer using an exploit kit. Exploit kits scan computers for software vulnerabilities and, upon finding one, automatically deliver malware. Equifax website borked again, this time to redirect to fake Flash update Adware.Eorezo | Symantec Security Through Absurdity: New Equifax Website Compromise |
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Double whammy with new Android malware
IT-Online ESET researchers have spotted what is believed to be the first-ever ransomware misusing Android accessibility services. As well as encrypting data, the ransomware also locks the device. Detected by ESET products as Android/DoubleLocker, it is based on … |
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Attackers Can Use HVAC Systems to Control Malware on Air-Gapped Networks
BleepingComputer While this sounds hard, as these are highly secure networks, past attacks with malware such as Stuxnet, Gauss, and Flame, show that a mundane infected USB can sometimes do wonders. Once the attacker knows his malware made it into the infected … |