Tag: malware

US gov’t warns against paying off ransomware attackers

October 7, 2020

Companies facilitating ransomware payments run the risk of facing stern penalties for violating US regulations. The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by a surge in ransomware attacks targeting the computer systems of organizations in various industries, with an increasing number of victims opting to pay the ransom in an effort to resume operations as soon as possible. … More US gov’t warns against paying off ransomware attackers

Cyber Security Awareness Month is here!

October 2, 2020

A month teaching us that when everyone pitches in and does their part, then almost everyone is protected. October is a month associated with many things, including stunning fall foliage displays and various global and national celebrations. In many parts of the world, people are thinking up costumes for the parties that will be happening … More Cyber Security Awareness Month is here!

ESET Research uncovers APT-C-23 group’s new Android spyware masked as Threema and Telegram

September 30, 2020

ESET researchers uncover a new version of Android spyware used by the APT-C-23 threat group against targets in the Middle East. ESET researchers have analyzed a new version of Android spyware used by APT-C-23, a threat group active since at least 2017 that is known for mainly targeting the Middle East. The new spyware, detected … More ESET Research uncovers APT-C-23 group’s new Android spyware masked as Threema and Telegram

Learning to recognize malware and its dirty tricks

September 29, 2020

The digital world knows many threats and malware can be one of the nastiest. To keep children, teenagers as well as adults safe, we will go over the most common types and forms of malicious code they can encounter and offer actionable tips. What is malware? Let’s start with the word malware. It is a blend of … More Learning to recognize malware and its dirty tricks