Explained: user agent

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:18:41 +0000

This post explains the pros and cons of using user agents when browsing the world wide web. What does it reveal and why?

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A week in security (May 22 – May 28)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 17:48:06 +0000

Last week we informed you about several new threats, here is a roundup of our posts and other noteworthy cybersecurity news.

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Stealing Windows credentials using Google Chrome

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 14:00:26 +0000

This article explains how Chrome users are at risk of spilling their Microsoft Authentication credentials by simply visiting the wrong site.

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A story of fonts by the EITest HoeflerText campaign

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:45:58 +0000

The HoeflerText campaign is known for a fake font download that delivers the Spora ransomware. But did you know it also uses special characters in the dropper’s file name?

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Rogue Chrome extension pushes tech support scam

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:22:42 +0000

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.

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