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Router malware worse than experts realize

Posted on Wednesday June 20, 2018 | cybersecurity, factory reset, hardware, malware, man in the middle attacks, passwords, router, vpnfilter

In May, security experts discovered one of the most widespread malware infections in history. Now, they're warning businesses and consumers that it's even worse than their first assessment. The VPNFilter malware poses a threat to small businesses and requires immediate attention from anyone who hasn't taken action against it.

Hide & Seek: New IoT malware to watch out for

Posted on Friday June 15, 2018 | Botnet, business it, hide and seek, iot, malware

You probably think your Internet of Things (IoT) devices don't need as much protection as your PCs or laptops. Newsflash: They're actually even more vulnerable to hacking. In fact, researchers have discovered a terrifying strain of IoT malware that can infect your devices.

Malware hits 500k IoT devices, Talos reports

Posted on Friday June 01, 2018 | vpnfilter, netgear, nas, mikrotik, malware, linksys, fbi, doj

A week ago, leading cyber threat intelligence team Cisco Talos reported that no less than 500,000 IoT devices in up to 54 countries were infected by new malware called VPNFilter. An earlier version, believed to be launched by a nation-state, targeted Ukraine.

Tech support scam alarms Chrome users

Posted on Monday February 26, 2018 | windows, web, security, scam, malware, mac, google, cyberthreat, chrome, browser

With evolving technology comes evolving threats. Recently, a researcher revealed that a new type of scam freezes Google Chrome and tricks users into believing that their network security has been compromised. Little did they know that following instructions listed on the screen will lead to an actual security breach.

Are hackers using your PC to mine Bitcoin?

Posted on Thursday February 22, 2018 | processing power, malware, hijack, hardware, dark web, cybersecurity, cryptojacking, cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they're secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren't the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cryptocurrency, and they're doing it with something called cryptojacking.

Ransomware is coming to your Android

Posted on Thursday September 07, 2017 | ransomware, mobile ransomware, malware, data backups, cybersecurity, android

Traditional ransomware like WannaCry has been explained a thousand ways on a thousand blogs. But one thing you may not have thought about is what ransomware would be like if it infected your mobile device. Read on to learn more.