New strain of credential-stealing malware “Fareit” targeting businesses
“Wanted to share a head’s up re: a new attack we just stopped on multiple customer devices. Turns out it was a new variant of the credential stealing malware “Fareit”. Multiple users at this customer were sent phishing emails with a malicious executable disguised as a PDF labeled “Request for Quotation” (good reminder to configure […]
Thousands of University of Alberta students, faculty, staff put at risk in malware security breach
“Malware put more than 3,000 University of Alberta faculty, staff and students at risk late last year, but because of a police probe resulting in charges against a student, the breach wasn’t shared campus-wide until Thursday. The case involved the installation of malware on 300 computers in 20 classrooms and labs in the Library Knowledge […]
This tool tells you if your Gmail account was infected with malware
“Cybersecurity Check Point discovered a new piece of Android malware called Gooligan that’s able to steal email addresses. More than 1 million Google accounts connected to older Android versions are at risk, but there’s a tool you can use to see if you’re one of them. DON’T MISS: There’s a fix for your iPhone 6s’ […]
New Android malware breaches more than 1 million Google accounts
“Asia is ground zero for malware infections dubbed “Gooligan” and aimed at Android operating systems, with the majority of the million Google accounts breached since August located there, researchers said. The malware burrows in to mobile devices running on Android and steals information from Gmail, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Play, Google Drive and G […]
UMass settles potential HIPAA violations following malware infection
“The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. The settlement includes a corrective action plan and a monetary payment of $650,000, which is reflective of the fact that the University operated at a financial loss in […]
Eddie Bauer Is Latest Retailer Infected With Data Breach Malware
“Many customers’ card details may have been stolen. The outdoor clothing and accessories retailer Eddie Bauer is the latest victim of point-of-sale malware to admit that its customers’ card details may have been stolen. Just days after hotel operator HEI said 20 of its hotels had been infected, Eddie Bauer said its 350-or-so stores in […]
Espionage Malware Penetrates Air-Gapped Networks
“Security researchers are warning that they’ve discovered a highly advanced and targeted cyber-espionage campaign that appears to have been running since 2011, and which remains active. The APT malware used by the group behind the campaign is remarkable in part not only for having remained undetected for so long, but also for its ability to […]
Cisco report says growing ransomware attacks are costing people and businesses millions
“Cybercriminals are raking in $34 million annually by targeting individuals and businesses with ransomware. An uptick in ransomware attacks is costing the average target $300, according to a new security report out from Cisco Systems Inc. More than 9,500 people pay ransoms to hackers each month.” CHECK OUT THE FULL ARTICLE >> Author: Gina Hall
10 million Androids infected by Chinese malware: Report
“More than 10 million Android devices around the world have been infected with malware linked to China, according to a CNET report. CNET, citing an analysis from cybersecurity software maker Check Point, wrote that the “HummingBad” malware was developed by a team linked to an otherwise legitimate Beijing-based firm called Yingmob. The malware installs a […]
10 million Androids infected by Chinese malware: Report
“More than 10 million Android devices around the world have been infected with malware linked to China, according to a CNET report. CNET, citing an analysis from cybersecurity software maker Check Point, wrote that the “HummingBad” malware was developed by a team linked to an otherwise legitimate Beijing-based firm called Yingmob.” CHECK OUT THE FULL […]