Two thirds of security professionals rate the risk of a future data breach, due to compromised credentials, as medium or high.
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Will ransomware go mobile for its next big target?
Fueled by their successes in infecting computers with ransomware, cyber-criminals are eyeing mobile devices.
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Never trust QR Codes – they just might betray you
Have you thought about how often you get in touch with a QR Code? While not many people know them by their official name, the Quick Response Code (short: QR Code) is a standard in our world and we can find this matrix on each bottle, newspaper, wall … well, basically everywhere.
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Trojan adware hits budget Androids – and some well-known apps
Owners of shiny new Android phones have been getting more ads – and sending out a lot more of their private data – thanks to a recently uncovered family of adware.
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5 tips to avoid getting hit by ransomware
Locky, Cryptolocker, Teslacrypt, Keranger are just four flavors of ransomware that currently menace computers around the world. They especially target employees at public institutions and companies, but they aren’t neglecting individuals at home either.
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Internet of Things: How to protect smart cars from cyber-attacks
Knight Rider, Back to the Future, Minority Report. What do these movies have in common? Well, it’s the fact that they all talk about the evolution of cars. We may not yet have a car “buddy” like KITT or flying DeLoreans all over the place – but we are in that moment of time when our cars can be hijacked via the internet and a third party take control over the vehicle.
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Trident nuclear system to be updated to protect against hacking attacks
It’s a tough enough job protecting your home computer, or your business network, against the rising threat of malware and determined hackers… imagine if you were responsible for the security of Britain’s nuclear deterrent?
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Maktub ransomware creators want your money fast
Ransomware is really popular among the bad guys. This variant stands out for its “visual” aspects — and its embrace of time-based dynamic pricing.
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What happens when you piss off the Locky ransomware creators
Whenever computer users get attacked by a type of malware or ransomware, their first reaction is to, probably, get angry. Well, we can assure you that the same thing happens when a hacker’s work is blocked by our Protection Lab guys, which are doing a great job fighting the newest threats on the market.
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Will Locky ransomware and the Dridex botnet take an Easter vacation?
Locky ransomware may take an Easter Break, at least in terms of phishing email distribution. And it’s all about the bad guys finding the target audience, not their love of Easter Eggs.
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