Trojan stories - Page 3
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KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.
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The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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virus
Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world’s major hotspots for malware infection rates.
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OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
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The need for internet security on your devices
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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ransomware
As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.
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Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
Researchers have uncovered the ‘Kazuar’ backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
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TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms
Mon, 1st May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ibm security
Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.
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Young cybercriminals ‘more motivated by peer respect than financial gain’
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
An increasing number of young cybercriminals are motivated by a sense of notoriety and popularity with their peers rather than financial gain.
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Two years lurking: Palo Alto Networks reports little-known RAT Trojan
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The malware lures users into enabling macros to see the supposed leads and customer lists. The lists are fake.
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'Flashlight' Trojan targets Australian banking apps, takes pictures of victims
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
Android users are being warned about a fake flashlight app on Google Play that is targeting Australian banking apps.
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Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.
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Dridex banking trojan targets Australian organisations
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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email
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trojan
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proofpoint
Proofpoint has detected a massive spike in Dridex banking trojans that are targeting Australian organisations.
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Fake eWAY invoice contains malicious macro attachments
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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keylogging
MailGuard has detected a new email scam masquerading as eWAY, embedding malicious macros in fake transaction confirmations to download malware.
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Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
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Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
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New ScanPOS Point-of-Sale malware heavily targets hospitality sector
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
Proofpoint researchers have discovered a Point-of-Sale malware that is targeting organisations worldwide, including those in Australia.
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Australian organisations popular targets for newly discovered trojan
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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hcm
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symantec
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payroll systems
Symantec says these attacks are extremely focused on companies operating in the banking, securities, trading, and payroll sectors.
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Unit 42 discovers Komplex trojan targeting OS X systems
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The Sofacy Group is still coming up with new trojans, with Unit 42 researchers reporting that an OS X trojan called 'Komplex' is now on the scene.
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Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Trend Micro says it's not all smooth sailing for Linux users, as its open source based operating system is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.
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Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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smartphones
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kaspersky
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trojan
Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.
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ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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twitter
ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.