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Microsoft Teams adds Safe Links phishing protection feature

Microsoft Teams adds Safe Links phishing protection feature

On Monday, Microsoft announced the addition of a new security feature to Microsoft Teams. Dubbed ‘Safe Links’ and residing in Microsoft Defender for Office 365, the feature is designed for use by organizations to protect their users from phishing attacks. The malicious attacks are usually ex... Read more

date3 years ago
Office Documents responsible for 43% of all malware downloads

Office Documents responsible for 43% of all malware downloads

Netskope released the fifth edition of its Cloud and Threat Report, covering cloud data risks, threats, and trends it saw throughout the quarter. The report finds that cloud storage apps are responsible for more than 66% of cloud malware delivery. The report said that in this year's Q2, 43% of a... Read more

date3 years ago

New malware that infects Windows via search results ads

A newly discovered form of malware has been detailed and shows an interesting system of delivery. Named MosaicLoader, the malware is delivered through adverts in search results. The malware can steal passwords, install cryptocurrency miners and deliver other trojan malware. MosaicLoader was deta... Read more

date3 years ago
SolarWinds hackers return and have acquired new targets

SolarWinds hackers return and have acquired new targets

Microsoft announced that the group behind the infamous SolarWinds hack identified last year is now targeting think tanks, NGOs, government agencies, and consultants. In a blog post, the software giant said that it observed cyber attacks by the threat actor Nobelium, aimed at the aforementioned targ... Read more

date3 years ago
Apple states amount of macOS malware is unacceptable

Apple states amount of macOS malware is unacceptable

Apple's head of software has reported that the amount of malware targeting the Mac operating system is unacceptable and it's the reason why iOS is a more closed operating system. Craig Federighi, the senior VP of Software Engineering, made these comments on Wednesday, during the Epic Games v Apple ... Read more

date3 years ago
Law enforcement wipes out Emotet malware with self-destruct code

Law enforcement wipes out Emotet malware with self-destruct code

EU cops use a customized Windows library to cause the malware to erase itself Windows malware Emotet erased itself from thousands of computers this week. European law enforcement sent the self destruct order using a customized Windows Dynamic Link Library, or DLL. The European authorities had... Read more

date3 years ago
Passwordstate hacked, 29,000 companies at risk

Passwordstate hacked, 29,000 companies at risk

Hackers have managed to add malware to an update package of the password manager Passwordstate. The malware is believed to have stolen data from infected computers. Victims are advised to install the hotfix as soon as possible. The hack came to light when Click Studios, the developer of Password... Read more

date3 years ago
Hackers target LinkedIn users with fake job offers

Hackers target LinkedIn users with fake job offers

Hacking group aims to infect users of the platform with malware A group of malefactors calling themselves “Golden Chickens” is targeting LinkedIn users. They are enticing these professionals with offers of employment while really intending to infect those who respond with malware. The cyb... Read more

date3 years ago
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