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Google Play apps hit by Judy Malware

May 31, 2017 admin Adware, Android, auto-click adware, Google Play, Judy malware, malware

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 06:48:43 +0000

It’s turning out to be a bad month for the digital world. While the world is recovering from the WannaCry Ransomware outbreak, we now have a new malware on the loose and it is targeting Android devices. The malware is called Judy and it has infected around 41 apps in…

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Adware the series, part 4

May 31, 2017 admin Adware, Pieter Arntz, PUP, pups, rootkit, scheduled tasks, services, the series, Trojan

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 14:00:18 +0000

Adware loves to use Scheduled Tasks and Windows services as a timer to show you their advertisements at set intervals. This post tells you how to delete and disable them.

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RoughTed: The anti ad-blocker malvertiser

May 25, 2017 admin ad-maven, Adware, cybercrime, exploit kits, Exploits, Magnitude, malvertising, malware, pups, RIG, RoughTed, scams, tech support scams, Trojan

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 14:00:52 +0000

A look at RoughTed, a purveyor of ad-blocker aware malvertising responsible for a range of scams, exploits, and malware.

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Beware of the JokerQuiz – It’s a fraud!

May 21, 2017 admin Adware, Fraud quiz, JokerQuiz

Credit to Author: Threat Research Labs| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 07:20:51 +0000

Adware are unwanted programs installed on the system with or without user consent. They change your Internet browser’s settings and display unwanted and fraudulent pop-up ads. They also trick users by offering unbelievable deals. With technological advancements, adware are becoming smarter. JokerQuiz is one such adware that pretends to be…

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Adware the series, part 3

May 10, 2017 admin Adware, delete, Pieter Arntz, process explorer, PUP, rootkit, Trojan, uninstall, windows

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 10 May 2017 15:00:30 +0000

Part 3 in this series deals with removing programs and files responsible for the unsolicited advertisements.

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A week in security (May 01 – May 07)

May 8, 2017 admin Adware, google, google docs, MacOS, OSX.Dok, recap, Security world, Week in security, weekly blog roundup, World Password Day

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 08 May 2017 18:00:38 +0000

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 1st of May to the 7th. We touched on topics like Mac malware, OWASP, and password management.

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Adware the series, part 2

May 3, 2017 admin Adware, DNS, dns hijacker, LSP hijacker, proxy, proxy hijacker, PUP, pups, rootkit, Trojan

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 03 May 2017 15:00:12 +0000

In part 2 of our adware series, we focus on a few methods to reroute, intercept, and change your internet traffic.

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A week in security (Apr 24 – Apr 30)

May 1, 2017 admin Adware, eitest, OSX.Dok, Security world, tech support scams, Terror EK, Week in security, weekly blog roundup

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 01 May 2017 17:07:19 +0000

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 24th of April to the 30th. We covered a lot of different subject, exploit kits, adware, Tech Support Scams, Android and Mac threats. And how to fight security fatigue.

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