Researchers from the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC in Spanish) have identified and characterized a new class of antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 that act by blocking the entry of the virus into the host cell through its interaction with the 'spike' protein (S protein).
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More than 620,000 devices affected by a subscription Trojan
A team of researchers discovered a new subscription trojan called Fleckpe that is embedded in various photo-editing apps listed on the official Google Play store and downloaded on more than 620,000 devices.
Subscription Trojans are…
They find a Trojan capable of issuing subscriptions on WhatsApp
A team of cybersecurity analysts found a Trojan capable of issuing paid subscriptions and stealing WhatsApp accounts in a modified application of this messaging platform.
Kaspersky researchers have found references to a malware called…
Ransomware moves towards destruction of encrypted data
Until now, the threat of ransomware consisted of encrypting the files of the infected computer to demand a ransom to release them or not filter them. A recent study by the Stairwell research team found that they now target data destruction…
Discord is used to share malware tools
A community of teenage users take advantage of the Discord platform's servers to build, trade, and spread malware, including ransomware and a mix of data thieves and crypto miners.
Discord hosts a community of young users, aged between 11…
Safer Internet Day takes place this 9 February
Every February 9 is celebrated the Safer Internet Day. This year in particular it should be remembered that the net has been seriously threatened, particularly in 2020 where different types of challenges were faced.
Viruses, worms,…