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DoubleAgent Malware Seizes Control Of Antivirus Software – Silicon UK

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DoubleAgent Malware Seizes Control Of Antivirus Software
Silicon UK
Security researchers have warned of a potentially worrying security vulnerability that could allow attackers to size control of an antivirus package running on Windows PCs. Security specialists Cybellum are therefore calling this zero–day attack …
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Android Mobile Malware: 38 Devices Have Pre-Installed Malicious Software – Silicon UK

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Android Mobile Malware: 38 Devices Have Pre-Installed Malicious Software
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Security specialist Check Point discovered the infection which involved malicious software such as the Loki malware and mobile ransomware Slocker, with the majority of malware being information sealing software and rough advert networks.
Preinstalled Malware Targeting Mobile Users | Check Point BlogCheck Point Blog

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Talking Android Ransomware Plagues Chinese Users – Silicon UK

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Talking Android Ransomware Plagues Chinese Users
Silicon UK
A new variation of Android lockscreen malware is doing the rounds in China, locking users out of their smartphones and delivering a ransomware message via a female voice. 'Android/LockScreen.Jisut,' a member of the well-known Jisut ransomware family, …

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5 core topics Trump needs to address in Silicon Valley leaders meeting

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As some of the tech sector’s heaviest hitters prep for a meeting this week with president-elect Donald Trump, they need to make sure they get answers to critical questions about issues that could affect not only their businesses but the U.S. economy in general.

While the meeting has been called by Trump, the Silicon Valley executives should be prepared to set some of it themselves so they aren’t blindsided by policy shifts that can affect their success. Items of interest range from encryption to China policy.

Here are some of the issues important to Trump and that are important to the interests of technology vendors and service providers.

Where does Trump stand on encryption?

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Network World Tim Greene