www.secnews.physaphae.fr This is the RSS 2.0 feed from www.secnews.physaphae.fr. IT's a simple agragated flow of multiple articles soruces. Liste of sources, can be found on www.secnews.physaphae.fr. 2024-05-05T03:28:39+00:00 www.secnews.physaphae.fr Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Rogue Chrome extension pushes tech support scam Google Chrome may be one of the more secure browsers but an increasing number of malicious extensions are being forced onto users. The one we analyze can hide itself and receive commands from a remote server in order to hijack the browser with incessant offers, fraud and even tech support scams.Categories: Social engineering Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-21T17:22:42+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2017/02/rogue-chrome-extension-pushes-tech-support-scam/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=319561 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Explained: Bayesian spam filtering Bayesian spam filtering is based on Bayes rule, a statistical theorem that gives you the probability of an event. In Bayesian filtering it is used to give you the probability that a certain email is spam. The name Named after the statistician Rev. Thomas Bayes who provided an equation that basically allows new information to...Categories: Security world TechnologyTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-17T16:30:10+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/02/explained-bayesian-spam-filtering/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=317865 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Feb 6th – Feb 12th) A round up of the last week's notable security stories.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-15T19:58:07+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/02/a-week-in-security-feb-6th-feb-12th/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=315989 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Staying safe online on Valentine\'s Day Read more...)]]> 2017-02-14T10:00:48+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/02/staying-safe-online-on-valentines-day/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=313436 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Always read the EULAAARGH: Part 1 Part one of two blogs covering a talk given at IRISSCON in November 2016. How much do you really know about EULAs and Privacy Policies?Categories: Conferences Security worldTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-13T16:00:13+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/02/always-read-the-eulaaargh-part-1/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=313118 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Microsoft Office macro malware targets Macs Macro malware have been around for quite some time, but have mostly just been a nuisance to Mac users. Unfortunately, that has now changed.Categories: Cybercrime MalwareTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-10T16:00:24+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/02/microsoft-office-macro-malware-targets-macs/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=311746 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs MacDownloader malware targeting defense industry Researchers Claudio Guarnieri and Collin Anderson recently discovered new Mac malware, which they have dubbed MacDownloader.Categories: Mac Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-09T16:00:37+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2017/02/macdownloader-malware-targeting-defense-industry/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=310478 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Spigot browser hijackers Spigot browser hijackers of this family are easy to recognize and in our opinion hardly worth installing because they add no more functionality then a few bookmarks. We hope this post helps you to avoid them in the future.Categories: PUP/PUMTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-08T18:00:03+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/puppum/2017/02/spigot-browser-hijackers/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=309712 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Jan 30th – Feb 5th) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 30th of January to the 5th of February. This week, we look back at phishing, ransomware, nation state attacks and banking malware.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-07T20:13:09+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/02/a-week-in-security-jan-30th-feb-5th/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=308424 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Wi-Fi Security 101 For anyone that travels, uses their phone in public, or stays constantly connected to the internet anywhere they go-which probably means you, Wi-Fi security should be a top priority.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-07T18:00:00+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2017/02/wi-fi-security-101/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=308425 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Celebrate Safer Internet Day Safer Internet Day is an awareness-raising campaign that started in Europe more than a decade ago and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries. See what you can do to participate.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-07T14:00:28+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2017/02/celebrate-safer-internet-day/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=308426 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs 2016 State of Malware Report 2016 was the year that reminded us how important prevention is, no matter what type of user you may be. Indeed ransomware dominated the threat landscape and was heavily distributed via phishing emails, compromised websites, or malicious ads. With such a threat that encrypts your valuable data, there is often times very little you can do...Categories: Malwarebytes newsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-02-03T16:00:28+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2017/02/2016-state-of-malware-report/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=306497 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Why do I care about someone else\'s data breach? 2017-02-01T16:00:23+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2017/02/why-do-i-care-about-someone-elses-data-breach/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=304246 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A look back at the Zyns iframer campaign Behind compromised sites or malvertising, you will often find trails that can take you back years and see how infection chains evolved, or didn't, over time.Categories: Exploits Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-31T18:01:20+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2017/01/a-look-back-at-the-zyns-iframer-campaign/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=303403 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Locky Bart ransomware and backend server analysis The developers of Locky Bart already had very successful ransomware campaigns running called “Locky” and “Locky v2”. After some users reported being infected with Locky Bart, we investigated it to find the differences as to gain greater knowledge and understanding of this new version.Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-31T16:00:51+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2017/01/locky-bart-ransomware-and-backend-server-analysis/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=303404 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs How do I get my employees to stop clicking on everything? If you've been given responsibility for network security in a non-technical area of the business, there's one eternal question that has been bedeviling. How do you get your employees to stop clicking on everything?Categories: 101 BusinessTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-30T22:19:06+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2017/01/how-do-i-get-my-employees-to-stop-clicking-on-everything/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=302526 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Zbot with legitimate applications on board Recently, among the payloads delivered by exploit kits, we often find Terdot.A/Zloader - a downloader installing on the victim machine a ZeuS-based malware.Categories: Cybercrime Malware Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-26T19:24:50+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/zbot-with-legitimate-applications-on-board/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=300811 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs VirLocker\'s comeback; including recovery instructions Read more...)]]> 2017-01-25T21:00:13+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2017/01/virlockers-comeback-including-recovery-instructions/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=300009 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Avoid these “Free Minecraft / Garry\'s Mod” adverts Read more...)]]> 2017-01-25T16:00:34+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/avoid-these-free-minecraft-garrys-mod-adverts/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=300010 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Mobile Menace Monday: AndroRAT Evolved An increasing amount of mobile malware known as Android/Trojan.AndroRAT has been seen in the wild lately.  AndroRAT is a contraction of Android and RAT (Remote Access Tool).  This piece of malware is far from new, but has gradually become more evolved over the years. AndroRAT History As the story goes (according to its GitHub page),...Categories: Cybercrime MobileTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-23T13:47:38+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/mobile-menace-monday-androrat-evolved/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=297994 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Understanding the basics of Two-Factor Authentication With data breaches resulting in leaked passwords occurring almost daily, two-factor authentication has become an essential tool in the security toolkit.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-20T16:00:41+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2017/01/understanding-the-basics-of-two-factor-authentication/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=296782 True None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Verified Twitter accounts compromised, get busy spamming Verified Twitter accounts tend to be a little more secure than those belonging to non-verified users due to the amount of extra hoop jumping required to get one of those ticks in the first place. A number of security requirements, including providing a phone number and setting up 2FA, are all things a would-be verified Twitter user needs to do. Unfortunately, things can still go wrong...Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-19T18:00:45+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/verified-twitter-accounts-compromised-get-busy-spamming/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=295954 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Malwarebytes Labs Blog Comment Safari Today we're looking at some comments on our blogs we got from spammers who apparently don't look too closely at which site they're at before they hit "Send".Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-19T16:00:11+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/malwarebytes-labs-blog-comment-safari/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=295955 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs From a fake wallet to a Java RAT We take a look at Adwind, one of the most popular Java Remote Administration Tool. This RAT was distributed via a phishing email and amongst other things, can steal credentials or capture screenshots on the infected machine.Categories: Cybercrime MalwareTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-18T18:00:50+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/from-a-fake-wallet-to-a-java-rat/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=294760 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs New Mac backdoor using antiquated code The first Mac malware of 2017 was discovered by an IT admin, who spotted some strange outgoing network traffic from a particular Mac. This led to the discovery of a new piece of malware unlike anything I've seen before and the first new piece of malware for the Mac in 2017.Categories: Mac Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-18T15:00:05+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2017/01/new-mac-backdoor-using-antiquated-code/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=294761 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Jan 08 – Jan 14) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 8th of January to the 14th. This week, we look back at sponsored tweets that phish, fake Word documents that downloads and executes a bot, ad fraud, and, yes, selfies.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-16T16:30:49+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/01/a-week-in-security-jan-08-jan-14/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=293023 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Selfie safety: keeping your security picture perfect Selfies! Everybody likes the odd selfie, but are you keeping good security practices in mind when setting up the shot? There are dangers both online and off. We take a look at the latest possible security issue stemming from a quick snap, along with some of the things you should (and shouldn't) be doing when lining up your latest photo.Categories: Cybercrime PrivacyTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-13T17:18:37+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/selfie-safety-keeping-your-security-picture-perfect/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=291861 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs More phishy sponsored tweets Watch out: sponsored Tweets leading to phishing pages are doing the rounds once more. We take a look at the latest phishing scam being pushed to unsuspecting Twitter users, and show how the scammers are after a double-whammy of login credentials and credit card information.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-12T16:00:10+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/more-phishy-sponsored-tweets/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=291072 False Guideline None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Post-holiday spam campaign delivers Neutrino Bot Spammers took a break over the holidays but are back in form with a campaign pushing the Neutrino Bot.Categories: CybercrimeTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-11T16:00:37+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/post-holiday-spam-campaign-delivers-neutrino-bot/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=290276 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Explained: Environmental variables This post is intended to make readers aware of the existence and use of environmental variables. A windows feature that is often only known to programmers and other advanced users. Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-10T19:07:40+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2017/01/explained-environmental-variables/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=289374 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Clickjacking campaign abuses Google Adsense, avoids ad fraud bots Ad fraud is a billion dollar problem for advertisers. When real users are tricked into clicking on ads they can't even see, (almost) everyone loses.Categories: CybercrimeTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-10T15:51:11+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/clickjacking-campaign-abuses-google-adsense-avoids-ad-fraud-bots/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=289375 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Jan 01 – Jan 07) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 1st of January to the 7th. This week, we touched on the Sundown exploit kit with a surprising payload and a fake technical support page that wreaked havoc on Mac systems.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-09T21:49:53+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/01/a-week-in-security-jan-01-jan-07/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=288402 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs The curious case of a Sundown EK variant dropping a Cryptocurrency Miner A strange variant or copycat of Sundown EK drops an unexpected payload that we decided to look deeper into.Categories: CybercrimeTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-07T01:29:06+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/01/the-curious-case-of-a-sundown-ek-variant-dropping-a-cryptocurrency-miner/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=287224 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Tech support scam page triggers denial-of-service attack on Macs Tech support scammers are up to dirty tricks again, trying to cause your computer to freeze by simply visiting a webpage.Categories: MacTags: (Read more...)]]> 2017-01-05T15:00:26+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/mac-the-basics/2017/01/tech-support-scam-page-attempts-denial-of-service-via-mail-app/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=286448 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Closing the gender gap in tech with RGSoC The last couple of years saw a growth in diversity- and women-focused tech events and programs; suddenly, everyone seems to be worried about diversity in our industry. But why is diversity in technology something we should care about?Categories: Malwarebytes newsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-28T17:00:38+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/12/closing-the-gender-gap-in-tech-with-rgsoc/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=281402 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Mobile Menace Monday: Safe Practices with Your Mobile Device 'Tis the season for gift giving, and who wouldn't be excited about receiving a brand new mobile device! Before you start loading your new device with various apps, we shared in this post several safe practices to make sure your holidays stay malware-free.Categories: Cybercrime MobileTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-26T17:06:27+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/12/mobile-menace-monday-safe-practices-with-your-mobile-device/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=279849 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Why Malwarebytes detects PC Pitstop as Potentially Unwanted PC Pitstop makes several products including PC Matic, PC Magnum, Optimize, Driver Alert, and Disk MD. As of a few weeks ago, we detect these products as PUP.Optional, here is why.Categories: PUP/PUMTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-22T16:37:09+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/puppum/2016/12/why-malwarebytes-detects-pc-pitstop-as-potentially-unwanted/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=278924 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Malwarebytes teams up with America SCORES Malwarebytes was proud to participate in America SCORES Bay Area's Corporate Cup this winter. The local non-profit helps provide after school soccer and poetry programs at public schools in low-income communities. Categories: Malwarebytes newsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-21T17:00:52+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/12/malwarebytes-teams-up-with-america-scores/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=278137 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Vetting your vendors: money isn\'t everything 2016-12-20T17:00:12+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/12/vetting-your-vendors-money-isnt-everything/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=277350 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Dec 11 – Dec 17) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 11th of December to the 17th. This week, we talked about ransomware, screen lockers, Goldeneye--not the James Bond movie--and Malwarebytes' 2017 predictions.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-19T20:49:58+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/12/a-week-in-security-dec-11-dec-17/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=276590 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Scam as a service 2: the B team Interest in Tor based threats is increasing to the extent that some vendors will scoop up all activity they find on Tor and provide you a nice front end to search through it at your leisure. This might lead the casual observer to assume that the darkness is a one stop shop for cyber threats, but criminals existed on the internet prior to Tor, and still do quite well for themselves without it. In fact, bad guys with good OPSEC tend to be the exception, rather than the rule. So let's take a quick look at some unpleasant stuff and the nadir of bad OPSEC, Facebook.Categories: Cybercrime Privacy Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-19T19:00:34+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/12/scam-as-a-service-2-the-b-team/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=276591 False Guideline None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Tech support scams, stolen data, and botnets We've found a scam in a box company that also offers intelligence leads. That is, they'll sell you the scam and point you at the most vulnerable targets first.Categories: Criminals Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-15T19:00:45+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/12/tech-support-scams-stolen-data-and-botnets/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=274521 False Guideline None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Goldeneye Ransomware – the Petya/Mischa combo rebranded From March 2016 we've observed the evolution of an interesting low-level ransomware, Petya. Now, we are facing an outbreak of the fourth version - this time under a new name - Goldeneye, and, appropriately, a new, golden theme.Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-15T16:00:14+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/12/goldeneye-ransomware-the-petyamischa-combo-rebranded/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=274522 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A closer look at a tech support screen locker As a demonstration of how Tech Support Scammers operate and try to lure victims into calling their number, we show you some snippets of the code, explaining what they're up to.Categories: Cybercrime MalwareTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-14T19:00:42+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/12/a-closer-look-at-a-tech-support-screen-locker/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=273121 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Security in 2017: Ransomware will remain king 2016 was the year of ransomware, with hackers focusing their attention on exploiting Internet users and businesses around the world for profit.Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-14T17:00:04+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/12/security-in-2017-ransomware-will-remain-king/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=273122 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Ransomware tries its hand at being a deadly viral meme Memes are weird things, and weren't always about lolcats or frogs or whatever the latest terrible image macro doing the rounds happens to be. I quite like this line from Wikipedia on said subject: Proponents theorise that memes are a viral phenomenon that may evolve by natural selection...Memes that propagate less prolifically may become extinct, while others may survive, spread, and (for better or for worse) mutate. The plot of The Ring is pretty much the concept of a meme made deadly - pass on this cursed videotape within 7 days, or you die horribly. How far will you go to save yourself? Well, our old friend 2016 is here to ask that question one more time, because Ransomware authors have decided to tweak their victim's get out of jail method. Categories: Cybercrime MalwareTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-13T17:06:16+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/12/ransomware-tries-its-hand-at-being-a-deadly-viral-meme/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=271770 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Dec 04 – Dec 10) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 4th of December to the 10th. This week, we talked about DGA, a rootkit, another malvertising campaign, and a fake news about "smart drugs".Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-12T23:29:58+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/12/a-week-in-security-dec-04-dec-10/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=270938 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Announcing Malwarebytes 3.0, a next-generation antivirus replacement Announcing the launch of our next-generation online security product, Malwarebytes 3.0! This product is built to provide comprehensive protection against today's sophisticated threats so that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus software.Categories: Malwarebytes news Product updatesTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-08T12:59:33+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/12/announcing-malwarebytes-3-0-a-next-generation-antivirus-replacement/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=268938 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Simple userland rootkit – a case study In this article, we will have a case study of a simple userland rootkit, that uses a technique of API redirection in order to hide own presence from the popular monitoring tools.Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-07T17:02:24+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/12/simple-userland-rootkit-a-case-study/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=268528 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs AdGholas malvertising: business as usual The AdGholas malvertising group was once again exposed after a short summer interruption. We review the highlights of this high impact campaign that flew under the radar for over three months.Categories: ExploitsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-06T20:57:09+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/exploits/2016/12/adgholas-malvertising-business-as-usual/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=267711 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Explained: Domain Generating Algorithm Domain Generating Algorithms are in use by cyber criminals to prevent their servers from being blacklisted or taken down. The algorithm produces random looking domain names. The idea is that two machines using the same algorithm will contact the same domain at a given time.Categories: Security world TechnologyTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-06T19:00:23+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/12/explained-domain-generating-algorithm/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=267712 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Fake Forbes story becomes bearer of “smart drug” news Scams of this nature doesn't only arrive via email. They may also be shared via social networking platforms, chat sessions, public comments on forums and blog posts, and (if legitimate websites aren't careful) sometimes they're inadvertently shared via ads on sites, especially if user browsing is done via mobile devices.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-05T18:40:47+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/12/fake-forbes-story-becomes-bearer-of-smart-drug-news/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=266894 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Nov 27 – Dec 03) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 27th of November to the 3rd of December. This week, we touched on Gooligan, attribution, a new WhatsApp phishing campaign, another ransomware, and a one-of-a-kind Apple spam.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-05T17:00:50+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/12/a-week-in-security-nov-27-dec-03/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=266895 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Malware taking advantage of Android OS exploits, again: Gooligan Gooligan is a mobile malware targeting Android OS devices, many of which are susceptible to long known exploits, such as VROOT (CVE-2013-6282) and Towelroot (CVE-2014-3153).Categories: Cybercrime MobileTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-12-01T18:54:39+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/12/malware-taking-advantage-of-android-os-exploits-again-gooligan/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=264856 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Tor Browser zero-day strikes again A new zero-day has been found in the wild and was used against the popular Tor Browser. This exploit was meant to leak information about users, such as their IP address.Categories: Exploits Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-30T21:56:18+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/11/tor-browser-zero-day-strikes-again/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=263575 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Calendar spam on Apple systems Mac and iOS users have been seeing a lot of strange entries appearing in their calendars for a while now, but there has been a big increase over the last few weeks. There are a couple different explanations for this, but the good news is that neither of them involves malware. The first cause has been...Categories: Cybercrime MacTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-30T19:00:35+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/calendar-spam-on-apple-systems/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=263576 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Fake WhatsApp email comes as a billing alert Recently, we have received a report from one of our readers on Facebook regarding another criminal-driven campaign targeting WhatsApp users. It comes in the form of a phishing email, which our reader has forwarded for us to look into.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-30T16:00:45+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/fake-whatsapp-email-comes-as-a-billing-alert/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=263577 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Forced into installing a Chrome extension We have found several sites created for the sole purpose of attempting to force users to install a Chrome extension. These sites are usually redirects from domains that offer cracks, keygens, and adult entertainment.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-29T19:00:09+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/forced-into-installing-a-chrome-extension/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=262588 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Attribution Part II: Don\'t overthink it Read more...)]]> 2016-11-29T16:00:26+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/attribution-part-ii-dont-overthink-it/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=262589 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Nov 20 – Nov 26) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 20th of November to the 26th. This week, we talked about PrincessLocker, ransomware decryptors, malvertising on the Mac, and the Windows Firewall.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-28T23:30:21+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/11/a-week-in-security-nov-20-nov-26/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=261671 False None Tesla None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Tech support scammers up their game with ransomware Ransomware is so popular that even tech support scammers have eventually adopted it. Now the ransom note asks you to call 'Microsoft' to get your encrypted files back.Categories: Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-28T22:30:21+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/11/tech-support-scammers-up-their-game-with-ransomware/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=261672 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Mobile Menace Monday: Adups, old and new Recently, Kryptowire discovered a malicious app found on China-made mobile devices running the Android OS. This is a baked-in system app used to update the device's firmware but is found to also steal personal information, among other things.Categories: Cybercrime MobileTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-28T16:00:03+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/mobile-menace-monday-adups-old-and-new/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=261673 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Video found freezing Apple devices A video has been found to freeze (a.k.a. cause a denial of service attack) on various models of Apple mobile devices according to YouTuber, EverythingApplePro, and reported by Bleeping Computer.Categories: Cybercrime MobileTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-23T21:31:49+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/video-found-freezing-apple-devices/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=259466 False None Uber None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Configuring the Windows firewall While the built-in Windows firewall may offer adequate protection, this is only true if you check the settings on a regular basis, and certainly immediately after removing an infection.Categories: 101 How-tosTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-23T18:12:41+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/configuring-the-windows-firewall/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=259467 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs TeleCrypt – the ransomware abusing Telegram API – defeated! A new ransomware, TeleCrypt appeared recently carrying some new ideas. Telecrypt abuses the API of a popular messenger, Telegram.Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-22T21:22:21+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/11/telecrypt-the-ransomware-abusing-telegram-api-defeated/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=258591 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs An overview of malvertising on the Mac Mac users may face less malware attacks than their Windows counterparts, but it doesn't mean they are safe from online crooks. In this post we review the top malvertising attacks that target the OS X platform and how to stay safe.Categories: Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-22T17:43:33+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/social-engineering-threat-analysis/2016/11/an-overview-of-malvertising-on-the-mac/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=258592 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs PrincessLocker – ransomware with not so royal encryption PrincessLocker ransomware has appeared some time ago and has drawn out attention by using the same template of the site for a victim as Cerber did. In this article, we dig deeper and try to answer questions about its internal similarities with Cerber (and other known ransomware).Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-21T18:20:49+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/11/princess-ransomware/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=257737 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Nov 13 – Nov 19) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 13th of November to the 19th. This week, we campaigned during Anti-Bullying Week. We also pushed out a survey to our readers.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-21T17:00:49+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/11/a-week-in-security-nov-13-nov-19/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=257738 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Anti-Bullying Week: Of weasels, snakes, and queen bees The working class adults in an office setup are probably the least likely batch we'd think of when we're talking about bullying. However, it happens on a daily basis across a number of industries. For those who have witnessed bullying episodes in the office or who knows someone who bullies or is being bullied, adult bullying for them is not aware and not an uncommon occurrence.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-18T23:32:09+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/anti-bullying-week-of-weasels-snakes-and-queen-bees/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=256983 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Anti-Bullying Week: No sympathy for the \'bully\'? This post focuses on bullying involving adolescents.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-17T22:27:24+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/anti-bullying-week-no-sympathy-for-the-bully/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=256176 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Malwarebytes Labs wants your feedback So in an effort to continue bringing you awesome security news and information to help you stay safe online, we want your feedback! We are opening up a limited survey to see how you like Malwarebytes Labs.Categories: 101 Malwarebytes newsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-16T16:00:48+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/11/malwarebytes-labs-wants-your-feedback/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=255431 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Anti-Bullying Week: “Monkey see, monkey do” Have you ever wondered when and how bullying starts? Research has indicated that bullying can start as early as the preschool years, particularly at the age of 3. Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-15T22:40:20+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/anti-bullying-week-monkey-see-monkey-do/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=254521 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Pledge to use your power for good this Anti-Bullying Week The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is spearheading this year's "Anti-Bullying Week" campaign once more. The overall theme of this campaign is “Power for Good”, which encourages children, teens, and adults alike that they can be powerful agents of change.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-14T20:36:19+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/pledge-to-use-your-power-for-good-this-anti-bullying-week/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=253662 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Nov 06 – Nov 12) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 6th of November to the 12th. This week, we talked about exploit kits, Floki Bot, fake pharma sites, and ransomware.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-14T17:00:06+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/11/a-week-in-security-nov-06-nov-12/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=253663 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Floki Bot and the stealthy dropper Floki Bot, described recently by Dr. Peter Stephenson from SC Magazine is yet another bot, based on the leaked Zeus code. However, the author came up with various custom modifications that makes it more interesting.Categories: Malware Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-10T20:16:33+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/11/floki-bot-and-the-stealthy-dropper/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=252025 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Ransomware doesn\'t mean game over Read more...)]]> 2016-11-10T17:26:05+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/11/ransomware-doesnt-mean-game-over/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=252026 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Exploit kits: fall 2016 review In this post, we review the changes in the exploit kit landscape over the past months by looking at new arrivals and departures.Categories: ExploitsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-09T18:49:36+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/exploits/2016/11/exploit-kits-fall-2016-review/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=251182 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Fake pharma sites are getting even more obnoxious Recently, we have noticed that pharma sites seem to have discovered the use of JavaScript to change the “Stay or Leave” messages that you see, when you try to close or leave their sites.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-08T17:00:26+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/fake-pharma-sites-are-getting-even-more-obnoxious/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=250237 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Mobile Menace Monday: How dare that rootin\' Dirty COW Read more...)]]> 2016-11-07T17:00:04+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/mobile-menace-monday-how-dare-that-rootin-dirty-cow/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=249421 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Oct 30 – Nov 05) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 30th of October to the 5th of November. This week, we highlighted on a tech support scam campaign, a malvertising campaign, a new way to spread phishing links, and a way for businesses to address cyber threats.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-07T16:45:05+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/11/a-week-in-security-oct-30-nov-05/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=249422 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs New cybersecurity report focuses on the private sector George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS), a “think and do” tank responsible for carrying out research and analysis on homeland security, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity issues, has recently released a new report entitled “Into the Gray Zone: The Private Sector and Active Defense against Cyber Threats”.Categories: Business Security worldTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-03T17:25:42+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/11/new-cybersecurity-report-focuses-on-the-private-sector/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=247770 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Tech support scammers abuse bug in HTML5 to freeze computers A flaw found in an HTML5 API is being used by tech support scammers to push fraudulent pages and freeze people's computers with a fake virus warning.Categories: Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-02T16:40:07+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/social-engineering-cybercrime/2016/11/tech-support-scammers-abuse-bug-in-html5-feature-to-freeze-computers/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=244099 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs The HookAds malvertising campaign In this post we take a look at a malvertising campaign that we traced back to late August and that is targeting adult traffic. While initially pushing the Neutrino exploit kit, it switched to RIG EK in September. We estimate that at least one million visitors to adult websites were exposed to this particular campaign.Categories: ExploitsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-11-01T15:00:34+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/exploits/2016/11/the-hookads-malvertising-campaign/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=240636 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Promoted Tweet leads to credit card phishing There's been a bit of an issue with promoted Tweets on Twitter in the last few days - well, one specific promoted Tweet at any rate - in the form of a rogue phish asking for login credentials and payment information. We take a look at what the scammers have been up to, and how this scam could end up being quite successful for those involved... Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-31T09:00:40+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/10/promoted-tweet-leads-to-credit-card-phishing/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=236520 False Guideline None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Oct 23 – Oct 29) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 23rd of October to the 29th. This week, we talked about Trick bot, attribution, a WhatsApp scam, and debunked certain hacker stereotypes.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-31T08:50:17+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/10/a-week-in-security-oct-23-oct-29/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=240638 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Get your RAT on Pastebin A dropper we analyzed downloaded the code for part of its payload from Pastebin on the fly. The payload turned out to be a RAT with keylogging capabilities.Categories: Cybercrime MalwareTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-28T16:00:19+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/10/get-your-rat-on-pastebin/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=231451 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs UK WhatsApp users warned of latest in-the-wild scam Users of WhatsApp, that popular texting service application for mobile devices, are warned of a new scam making rounds that may have started late last week. The official Sainsbury's Twitter account has already denied the legitimacy of the message, and rightfully advised the user to simply delete or ignore the message without replying.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-26T17:25:36+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/10/uk-whatsapp-users-warned-of-latest-in-the-wild-scam/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=226301 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Attribution, and when you should care: Part 1 Attribution is the practice of taking forensic artifacts of a cyber attack and matching them to known threats against targets with a profile matching your organization. If this seems overly complicated, that is intentional. There are degrees of attribution that map to very specific contexts and painting over that context with a simplistic reading accomplishes very little other than frightening decision makers into unnecessary expenditures. Categories: 101 Business FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-26T17:00:40+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/10/attribution-and-when-you-should-care-part-1/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=226302 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Debunking the hacker stereotype: Who are the real monsters? Thanks to Hollywood, the media, and even American politics, the lone hacker trope is alive and well. The truth is, there are a multitude of personas that represent hackers, with an equally diverse set of agendas.Categories: 101 FYITags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-26T15:00:08+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/10/debunking-hacker-stereotypes-who-are-the-real-monsters/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=225934 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Scamming as a service – seriously Over the years we've done analysis on tech support scammers to include their tactics, infrastructure, front companies, payment mechanisms, and even how they hire. But one question that comes up frequently from security researchers is how a group of criminals, who are by most accounts computer illiterate, set up tech support scams that require a hard minimum of technical expertise, troubleshooting, and maintenance?Categories: Cybercrime HackingTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-25T17:37:24+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/10/scamming-as-a-service-seriously/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=223050 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Trick Bot – Dyreza\'s successor 2016-10-24T13:14:16+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/10/trick-bot-dyrezas-successor/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=218609 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs A week in security (Oct 16 – Oct 22) A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 16th of October to the 22nd. This week, we reported about a Facebook hoax, a noteworthy DDoS attack, ransomware, and exploit kit campaigns. We also made several company announcements.Categories: Security world Week in securityTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-24T13:00:34+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2016/10/a-week-in-security-oct-16-oct-22/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=223052 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs The Day the Internet Died Today there was a massive DDoS attack that targeted one of the DNS providers that acts as a backbone for the internet, especially in the western part of the world.Categories: Cybercrime HackingTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-21T22:05:44+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/10/the-day-the-internet-died/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=214073 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs PUP Friday: Content Protector Content Protector is an adware that is offered as a netfiltering program. This seems a bit strange for ad-supported software. It also comes with it's own certificate.Categories: PUPs Threat analysisTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-21T16:46:45+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2016/10/pup-friday-content-protector/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=213754 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Malwarebytes teams up with Breast Cancer Fund for awareness campaign Malwarebytes is proud to support the Breast Cancer Fund this October because of their work to shift the conversation from awareness to prevention. Categories: Malwarebytes newsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-20T17:00:50+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/10/malwarebytes-teams-up-with-breast-cancer-fund-for-awareness-campaign/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=210966 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs The global impact of ransomware This infographic, based on the results of an Osterman Research report, shows how cybercriminals' ramped up ransomware efforts have had a stunning global impact on businesses. Categories: 101 InfographicsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-19T17:30:45+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/10/the-global-impact-of-ransomware/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=208359 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Malwarebytes Acquires AdwCleaner As part of our mission to get more aggressive in the detection of Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) we are announcing the acquisition of AdwCleaner.Categories: CEO announcements Malwarebytes newsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-19T15:00:40+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/10/malwarebytes-acquires-adwcleaner/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=208075 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Yet another Sundown EK variant? The Sundown exploit kit is keeping us busy by switching from one variant to the next. This latest one clearly was inspired by the original source code and we take the time to explore it a little bit more.Categories: ExploitsTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-18T22:00:16+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/exploits/2016/10/yet-another-sundown-ek-variant/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=206520 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Facebook will make all posts public. Not! You may have seen such odd posts on your Facebook friends feed lately. If you wonder what those are really about, read on.Categories: Cybercrime Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-18T20:53:45+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/10/facebook-will-make-all-posts-public-not/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=206376 False None None None Malwarebytes Labs - MalwarebytesLabs Report: The Anatomy of Tech Support Scams Each year, several million people fall for tech support scams and according to Microsoft, in 2015 alone crooks walked away with an estimated $1.5 billion. Malwarebytes has been actively engaged in the fight against tech support scammers overseas, but also here at home in the US.Categories: Social engineeringTags: (Read more...)]]> 2016-10-18T12:00:42+00:00 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/social-engineering-cybercrime/2016/10/report-the-anatomy-of-tech-support-scams/ www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=205100 False None None None