Baldr – Information Stealing Malware
Baldr is the name of a new family of information-stealing malware. Its authors first introduced it to cybercriminal circles in January, and about a month later, Microsoft’s security team reported that they have seen it in the wild. Bill Gates’ specialists said that the stealer is ‘highly obfuscated’ which usually suggests that someone has put a fair amount of effort into creating something powerful. Read More
ViceLeaker
ViceLeaker is Android spyware.
During the attacks, attackers distribute powerful Triout malware, capable of stealing virtually all information on a mobile device. Triout can be used as a framework to inject malicious code into legitimate applications.
An Independent security researcher found a way to hack any Instagram account in just 10 minutes
Watch out! Facebook-owned photo-sharing service has recently patched a critical vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to compromise any Instagram account without requiring any interaction from the targeted users.Read More
ADWARE
Adware is unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser. Some security professionals view it as the forerunner of the modern-day PUP (potentially unwanted program). Typically, it uses an underhanded method to either disguise itself as legitimate, or piggyback on another program to trick you into installing it on your PC, tablet, or mobile device.Read More
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