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Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:15:27 +0000
This is an important advisory for our readers about the recently discovered CPU exploits called Meltdown and Spectre. Product Compatibility: Microsoft had requested security ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to perform testing with the January 3 update in order to ensure their products are compatible with the Microsoft update. Based on the…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000
What exactly is a vulnerability? A security vulnerability (also known as a security hole) is a security flaw detected in a product that may leave it open to hackers and malware. Using such vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit the affected system/product for their profit in various ways. What is an exploit? Exploits…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000
What exactly is a vulnerability? A security vulnerability (also known as a security hole) is a security flaw detected in a product that may leave it open to hackers and malware. Using such vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit the affected system/product for their profit in various ways. What is an exploit? Exploits…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Bajrang Mane| Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:27:59 +0000
Quick Heal Security Labs detected an Android Banking Trojan that targets more than 232 banking apps including those offered by Indian banks. The malware is known as Android.banker.A9480. Like most other Android banking malware, even this one is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Bajrang Mane| Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:27:59 +0000
Quick Heal Security Labs detected an Android Banking Trojan that targets more than 232 banking apps including Indian banks. The malware is known as Android.banker.A9480. Like most other Android banking malware, even this one is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs on a malicious…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:08:50 +0000
At the risk of being pessimistic, I’d say that 2017 wasn’t such as a great year for cybersecurity. Why? Well, where do I begin? Before we get on with the cybersecurity predictions for 2018, let’s take a quick flashback of 2017 2017 was riddled with cybersecurity mayhems: WannaCry – the…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:08:50 +0000
At the risk of being pessimistic, I’d say that 2017 wasn’t such as a great year for cybersecurity. Why? Well, where do I begin? 2017 – a quick flashback 2017 was riddled with cybersecurity mayhems: WannaCry – the biggest ransomware attack in history; took down over 300,000 computers worldwide, closely…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:15:30 +0000
By now, most of you must have started getting emails and messages about great deals and discounts from your online shopping sites. And while most of us get preoccupied with our shopping spree, cyber criminals try to make the most of this opportunity. How? Well, that’s easy. They might send…
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