Fileless malware attacks soared 888 % in 2020 compared to the previous year, while ransomware attacks grew 25 % taking advantage of the upward trend in cryptocurrencies.
The exacerbation of malware attacks in 2020 is the most upward trend in 2020 compared to 2019 data, according to the Internet…
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iOS 14.5 redirects Google Safe Browsing traffic to Apple servers
Apple's iOS mobile operating system has begun redirecting web traffic from Google's Safe Browsing security tool, which detects fraudulent web pages, to the company's own proxy servers to reduce the risk of leaks and improve privacy.
These…
Sunacrip warns of irregularities in the acquisition of petros
The National Superintendency of Crypto Assets and Related Activities (Sunacrip) has alerted about some illicit acts registered in the new technological platforms developed by the Plataforma Patria, the Bank of Venezuela and the new exchange…
Microsoft alerts users of Anubis malware
One of the world's largest technology corporations, Microsoft, has alerted web users to the presence of a new malware called Anubis, capable of stealing funds from any mobile wallet, as well as confidential data.
The computer virus…
Firefox suspends Send function, used for cyber attacks
Mozilla temporarily suspended the Send function of its Firefox browser, which allows it to store and share files with other Internet users, after discovering that cybercriminals used it to distribute 'malware' in their attacks.
Firefox…
Crypto mining malware affected more than 35,000 computers
Consultants from cybersecurity firm ESET found an unknown community of bots for hidden mining of the Monero cryptocurrency, affecting more than 35,000 devices with crypto mining malware.
The bot network called "Victory Gate" has been…
Cybercriminals use old malware to improve attacks
Cybercriminals who choose to steal and reuse Mac's old malware designed by government-funded organizations can launch more effective attacks, said Patrick Wardle, computer ex hacker for the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).
In the…
Google Chrome will block unsafe downloads
The world's most popular private software web browser, Google Chrome, has reported that it will apply significant changes to its platform, with the aim of shielding the security system implemented by the browser for some years.
The new…
British court ordered to freeze $ 1 million in bitcoin in a ransomware case
The United Kingdom Superior Court issued an order for alleged bitcoin (BTC) obtained through a ransomware attack against a Canadian insurance company. The order prevents a person from managing his own assets when they are subject to a claim…
Google warns about the malware Joker
Google Play Protect has removed 1,700 unique applications from the Joker family of malware in the Play Store, before users downloaded them, a threat that the company has been following since 2017 and is dedicated to defrauding via SMS and…
Temp.Mail offers disposable email accounts
Email users always feel overwhelmed by the amount of spam or unwanted advertising they receive daily in their inbox.
Security is another worrysome aspect, since emails can be affected by the incursion of hackers in personal accounts…
New malware attacks Android applications
The download of applications is an activity digital technology users do every day. Nevertheless, by doing so they are exposed to viruses and more sophisticated cyber attacks.
The malware Joker has been recently identified. It has infected…