Malware
Faster Detection of Cyber Attacks: Using Deep Packet Inspection to Identify Lateral Movements
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, embedded in cybersecurity software, can enable faster, more accurate detection of network infiltration. DPI examines the data part of a packet as it passes an inspection point and alerts to any non-compliance protocols, viruses, spam, and malware. Leveraging DPI software to detect abnormal activity such as lateral movements can help […]
Classifying Malware Using Deep Learning
Wrapping up 2017, it is safe to say there has been a massive increase in cybersecurity disasters. With that in mind, and due to the lack of expertise, it seems (and rightfully so) more and more organizations are concerned for the states of their infrastructure’s security. This concern leads many organizations and businesses to use […]
Cryptocurrency stealing malware will proliferate in 2018!
Cybersecurity Company Fortinet is predicting that hackers and software developers of the dark world will try to cash in this year with a malware that steals cryptocurrency like Bitcoins, Ethereum, Monero, and Zcash. The firm also predicts a rise in crime related to ransomware spread and for those who make their living on Cryptojacking. Derek […]
Google removes 3 dozen apps triggering Mobile Security Threat!
Internet Juggernaut Google has removed over 36 apps which were triggering threats to its users’ mobile security. The company pulled the said three dozen highly threatening apps from its Play Store in the last week of December after it discovered that they were infected with ad-serving and data-stealing malware. Israel based Check Point Software Technologies […]
Russia Targets White House Computers with Malvertising Malware!
Russia is now facing a new allegation of targeting White House Computers with Malvertising malware. Yes, this piece of news came into light when US Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce warning that the ongoing malvertising campaign could lead to more trouble if it is not contained in […]
Security Rundown: Bad Rabbit, Malware-laden docs, and more
This post was originally published here by Chantelle Patel. Here’s a look at this week’s top security stories: A new variation of Petya ransomware is making its way through Russia and Ukraine. Bad Rabbit is the latest form of ransomware targeting organizations with file-encrypting malware. While many characteristics of this attack mirrored those of the Petya […]
Mobile Security features of Google Play Protect are termed to be worse!
Germany based AV-Test organization which evaluates antivirus solutions meant for Microsoft and Android operating systems has termed Google Play Protect’s mobile security feature as one of the worst solutions available in the Android market. AV-test is said to have come to the said conclusion after testing more than 3,016 samples of the latest Android Malware […]
Switzerland’s Defense Department foils malware related Cyber Attack
Switzerland’s Defense Department has issued a public statement on Friday that its IT department has blocked a malware related cyber attack from penetrating into the government network. However, another attack is said to have disrupted the systems of a contractor working for the foreign affairs department and the damage is yet to be accessed. The […]
Kaspersky identifies new malware which steals money from Mobile Phones
Kaspersky has issued a mobile security alert against a new malware which steals money from mobile phones. Researchers from the cyber security firm have identified a new malware called Xafecopy Trojan which steals money through victim’s mobile phone. Already more than 40% of mobile users in Asia, especially from India have become victim to this […]
SECURITY HEADLINES: WORD MALWARE, CLOUD DISASTERS AND MORE
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Malware through Word, hacked robots and cloud disasters? No wonder we have anxiety. These are the top security headlines for the week of August 21, 2017: Clippy never warned us about this! Attackers are exploiting a Microsoft Word feature that auto-updates links to install malware. The financial impact […]
