A new malicious clicker has emerged onto third-party app stores. Chinese in origin, the malicious app uses heavy obfuscation and poses…
Month: July 2017
A week in security (July 24 – July 30)
Last week, we recognized one of the unsung heroes of our times, explained what the Dark Web is, revealed challenges one…
Today is System Administrator Appreciation Day
And we are enormously grateful. What started off as a tongue-and-cheek offshoot of Administrative Professionals Day has now become a special…
Fireball arrests made
Following some arrests in China, we may see a decrease in the amount of adware and adfraud hailing from the Rafotech…
The state of ransomware among SMBs
In a report conducted by Osterman Research and sponsored by Malwarebytes, more than 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses were surveyed in…
The real problem with ransomware
Ransomware – a specialized form of malware that encrypts files and renders them inaccessible until the victim pays a ransom –…
SteelCon: Mahkra ni Orroz
I recently gave a talk at Sheffield’s SteelCon, a huge security event spread over a few days with no end of…
Explained: the Dark Web
You may have seen the Dark Web referenced in popular TV shows and have gotten the wrong idea, or if you…
FBI: Smart toys could harm children’s privacy and physical safety
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has recently issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA), encouraging consumers—parents, in particular—to think twice before purchasing…
Bye, bye Petya! Decryptor for old versions released.
Following the outbreak of the Petya-based malware in Ukraine, the author of the original version, Janus, decided to release his master…