An interesting DNS hijack that sets the victim’s computer to use specific DNS servers has emerged. Here are the key details of this intriguing threat.
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Tag Archives: Threats
SWIFT-ly goes the money
Multi-million dollar thefts with the SWIFT system have five security lessons for ordinary people.
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Ransomware turns over a new leaf … maybe
Something odd is happening in the world of ransomware – morality, advanced business strategy, or mom got angry.
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4 tips for your LinkedIn account security
There’s never been a better time than now to check and tighten your LinkedIn account security and privacy: After all, email addresses and hashed (and sometimes already cracked) passwords of the network‘s users have been put up for sale recently.
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Online banking risks – Use your browser to reduce them
In a world that keeps spinning faster and faster, solving daily issues using the internet is now a usual activity. Online banking is one of these issues.
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“I’m with Stupid†Locky network gets hacked and dissed
A few months ago, we reported on a white hack against Dridex where the malicious payload was removed and an Avira antivirus downloader added.
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Locky and the fine art of namedropping
It’s a very common occurrence to open your email box and say, “I’ve been spammed!” But it’s a much rarer occurrence to say, “My name’s been spammed!”
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Locky ransomware goes into lockdown mode
Shhhh! Locky communication with its victims is now encrypted, giving the ransomware more secrecy and control over its operations.
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Security Bulletin: Steps you should take to fix a Java SE security risk on your computer
Steps you should take to fix a Java SE security risk on your computer, a message from Oracle, broadcast by ESET, as requested by the FTC.
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Malware goes nuclear
Malware has been spotted at a German nuclear plant, raising questions about the security of nuclear infrastructure – and the USB memory stick in your pocket.
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