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If you type these 6 words on Google, hackers could target you
Cybersecurity firm SOPHOS has issued a warning about a new hacking strategy that targets particular Google search terms, particularly those that include the word "Australia," potentially leading users to harmful websites. SOPHOS cautions that clicking on these fraudulent links could result in the theft of personal information, including banking credentials, via malware known as Gootloader.
Cert-In warns users about mobile-based malware and methods employed to infect devices
The advisory warned that malware such as Adware, cryptocurrency mining malware, remote access tools, mobile banking and short messaging service trojans, mobile spyware and ransomware were active and users must ensure they are safe from them.
Covid-related fake news, online scams and ransomware dominate 2020
According to a report by digital security and products firm Avast, the raging coronavirus pandemic was used by cybercriminals to spread scams and conduct phishing attacks to exploit unsuspecting people.
macOS not as safe from cyber attacks as you think; less successful in tackling adware, malware in comparison to Windows
MacBook is regarded as having greater immunity to viruses.
Seqrite detects 50 million cyber threats during H2 2018
The IT/ITeS industry had the maximum malware detections at 27%, followed by professional services (24.43%) and manufacturing (17.70%).
Quick Heal detects over 6.3 lakh threats on Android devices in Q2 2018: Report
Top ten Android malware of Q2 2018 include Android. Smsreg.DA, Android.Airpush.J, and Android.Guerrilla.M, which were propagated through third-party app stores.
Can you tell a bug from a bot? Know your malware here
Malware, literally, is a software that's bad. It sneaks into your system, steals your personal data, deletes files and can even disable your system.
Detection of mobile ransomware up 200 per cent in Q2
In its second quarter threat report for 2016, Quick Heal also expects threats on social networking sites to increase, even as ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) continued to grow as a trend.
Online Ads pose biggest security threats in 2015: Report
When users click on these malicious advertisement, they "exploited vulnerabilities on site visitors' computers to drop malware."
Virus, malware hiding in online ads can destroy business IT networks: report
Cyber criminals posted advertisement on websites which got mixed with legitimate ads owing to lack of proper vetting when submitted by ad networks".
No intention to police internet: TRAI Chairman Rahul Khullar
TRAI has recently floated a consultation paper for regulatory framework on over-the-top (OTT) service like internet-based calling and messaging services and net neutrality.
Over 4 lakh Android malware detected in January-March: Quick Heal
"Massive rise in Android phone, tablet users and unregulated nature of Android application mkt, has led to exponential growth in numbers of malware," the report said.
Aquaman is the most toxic superhero online, says McAfee
With the resurgence of superheroes into mainstream movies, "hackers are leveraging their popularity to target consumers", the study said.
Consumers to spend $22 billion to check malwares in 2013
Consumers will spend $ 22 billion on checking malware attacks this year, while companies will invest a whopping $ 114 billion in dealing with such malicious softwares.
How to avoid online identity theft
In today’s cyber world, where most of your personal information is online, it’s easy for fraudsters to steal and misuse it.
How to keep yourself & your data safe on the Internet
The Internet is a big, bad place full of people wanting to steal your money, data and identity. Since you're accessing it from various devices.
Facebook users warned about 'sexiest video' attack
A computer security company on Tuesday warned Facebook users against clicking on a link claiming to be the 'sexiest video ever' which is actually a trap designed to infect computers.
`Free music, screensaver' are riskiest searches on the net
Some of the riskiest searches on the internet today are associated either with finding items for free, such as music or screensavers, or looking for work that can be done from home, according to a report by Internet security company McAfee, Inc.
Hong Kong's websites the world's riskiest: survey
Hong Kong websites are the most likely to hit visitors with unwanted ads, viruses and spam, research from an Internet security company has found.
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