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Linux Ransomware à¢Â€Â“ Notorious Cases and Ways to Prote

The ransomware plague has been the talk of the cybersecurity town since the emergence of CryptoLocker back in 2013 - and these attacks are increasingly targeti…

Linux

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Microsoft is giving Linux a significant security upda

Have you heard about Microsoft's plans to boost its security protection for Android and Linux systems with a new release of its Defender Adavanced Threat Prote…

Linux Android

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Docker Images Containing Cryptojacking Malware Distributed via Docker Hub

With Docker gaining popularity as a service to package and deploy software applications, malicious actors are taking advantage of the opportunity to target exp…

Palo Alto Docker

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Critical Bugs and Backdoor Found in GeoVision's Fingerprint and Card Scanners

GeoVision, a Taiwanese manufacturer of video surveillance systems and IP cameras, recently patched three of the four critical flaws impacting its card and fing…

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CryCryptor Android Ransomware Poses As COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

New Android ransomware already active in the wild has caught the researchers' attention. Identified as CryCryptor, this ransomware masks itselfCryCryptor Andro…

Android

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XSS Vulnerability Discovered In YITH WooCommerce Ajax Product Filter WordPress Plugin

One more WordPress plugin potentially risked the security of over 100,000 websites due to a security flaw. Reportedly, a seriousXSS Vulnerability Discovered In…

WordPress

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Serious Remote Code Execution Flaw Found In Bitdefender Total Security 2020

A serious security flaw existed in the Bitdefender Total Security 2020 software. As discovered by the researcher, this vulnerability couldSerious Remote Code E…

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Critical Vulnerability Found In Russian Payment Service QIWI

Amidst the ongoing times when the world is relying heavily on online payment service, it's a requisite to ensure thatCritical Vulnerability Found In Russian Pa…

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New Shlayer Trojan Variant Threatens Mac Devices As It Bypasses macOS Security

Heads up Mac users. A new Mac malware has surfaced online that can infect your device sneakily. This new malwareNew Shlayer Trojan Variant Threatens Mac Device…

Apple

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Microsoft Warns Users Of Excel Malware Campaign Asking Users To Solve CAPTCHA

Heads up Microsoft users! A new malware campaign is in the wild that exploits Microsoft Excel. It also requires theMicrosoft Warns Users Of Excel Malware Campa…

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Why CII best practices gold badges are importa

''A CII Best Practices badge, especially a gold badge, shows that an OSS project has implemented a large number of good practices to keep the project sustainab…

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APT groupsà¢Â€Â™ mobile momentum finally faces resistan

State-backed APT groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices in this new remote work environment. This article explores how the industry is fighting back.

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Best Way To Upgrade Your Passwords & Web Security

When using the Internet for your business or personal inquiries, your information can be stolen if not well protected. FindBest Way To Upgrade Your Passwords &…

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High-Severity Vulnerability Discovered In Argent Ethereum Wallet

Researchers caught a security bug in a cryptocurrency wallet that could allow hackers to steal funds. This time, the productHigh-Severity Vulnerability Discove…

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Over 100 Malicious Google Chrome Extensions Found Spying On Users

Once again, cybercriminals have stealthily preyed on millions of Google users. Reportedly, Google removed numerous malicious Chrome extensions after researcher…

Chrome

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Ubuntu-Based Rescuezilla 1.0.6 Arrives as the à¢Â€ÂœSwiss Army Knife of System Recoveryà¢Â€

Have you heard about Rescuezilla, the recently-released backup and rescue GNU/Linux distribution? This Ubuntu-based distro keeps the spirit of the Redo Backup …

Linux

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VirusTotal Adds Cynet's Artificial Intelligence-Based Malware Detection

VirusTotal, the famous multi-antivirus scanning service owned by Google, recently announced new threat detection capabilities it added with the help of an Isra…

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Hackers Using Google Analytics to Bypass Web Security and Steal Credit Cards

Researchers reported on Monday that hackers are now exploiting Google's Analytics service to stealthily pilfer credit card information from infected e-commerce…

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How to use the Whonix advanced security and privacy distributi

Are you familiar with Whonix? Whonix is a Linux desktop dedicated to absolute security and privacy. Learn how to use this unique take on the desktop operating …

Linux

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Cisco Patched Multiple High-Severity Flaws In Webex Meetings Desktop App

Cisco recently issued numerous security fixes for bugs affecting a range of products. These also include some high-severity flaws inCisco Patched Multiple High…

Cisco

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Drupal Patched Numerous Vulnerabilities Including Two Critical Issues

Drupal has made it to the news this week as it addressed numerous security flaws affecting its platform. In brief,Drupal Patched Numerous Vulnerabilities Inclu…

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79 Netgear Router Models Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks Due To An Unpatched Flaw

Heads up Netgear router users! An unpatched flaw has made around 79 different Netgear router models vulnerable to remote attacks.79 Netgear Router Models Vulne…

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What You Need to Know About Linux Rootkits [Update

Rootkits are an effective way for attackers to hide their tracks and keep access to the machines over which they have gained control. Read on to learn about ro…

Linux

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Malicious Chrome Extensions Downloaded Over 33 Million Tim

Have you heard that Google has removed scores of malicious and fake Chrome extensions being used in a global eavesdropping campaign?

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