Tagged: Internet Security
Warning for Android based Cell Phone Users. Cybersecurity Experts have found a Fake Google Chrome Update which instals Malware
The Cybersecurity Researchers at Zscaler Inc have posted a new finding of a Fake Google Chrome Update which installs Malware. The only way to get rid of the Android Infostealer Malware is to reset the Android Phone to factory settings (thus wiping claen).
Click on this line to be taken to the Zscaler website to read their Blog post ttiled: “Android infostealer posing as a fake Google Chrome update“.
Their post was written by Viral Gandhi
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Posted by: Vincent Banial
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New Apple OS X Ransomware discovered by “Unit 42” of Palo Alto Networks
A new Ransomware targeting Apple OS X based computers has been found and reported by Palo Alto Networks. Their Unit 42 Security Group have named this new ransomware as “KeRanger”.
Two installers of the Transmission BitTorrent ailient installer for OS X were found by Palo Alto Networks to be infected with KeRanger Ransomware.
The following is a quote from the Palo Alto Networks Reseaarch Center blog:
“Palo Alto Networks reported the ransomware issue to the Transmission Project and to Apple on March 4. Apple has since revoked the abused certificate and updated XProtect antivirus signature, and Transmission Project has removed the malicious installers from its website.
The Transmissionbt.com home page features the following security notice:
Read Immediately!!!!
Everyone running 2.90 on OS X should immediately upgrade to and run 2.92, as they may have downloaded a malware-infected file. This new version will make sure that the “OSX.KeRanger.A” ransomware (more information available here) is correctly removed from your computer.
Users of 2.91 should also immediately upgrade to and run 2.92. Even though 2.91 was never infected, it did not automatically remove the malware-infected file.
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Posted by: Vincent Banial
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Next Suits and Spooks event to be held in London England on May 06 and 07 2015
Suits and Spooks Events are a bit like TED Talks, but focused on Cyber Security issues. From the Suites and Spooks webpage: “Each event draws thought leaders and decision makers from the public, private, defense, law enforcement and intelligence sectors who come to learn about and discuss some of the key security challenges which face our digitally connected nation and world“
One unique aspect of the presentations made at Suits and Spooks is that after the first 10 minutes, the Audience can join in by asking questions or directly challenging the presenter. Audience participation resulting in Debate and Discussion is the cornerstone of these events.
The next Suits and Spooks Event will be held in London England on May 6th and 7th 2015.
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Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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WireLurker Malware targeting Apple IOS and OSX products
If you use an Apple IOS or OSX device (phone, tablet, notebook and desktop) you might want to check out my post about WireLurker.
Apple users sometimes are smug about not needing any security software. Yes, Apple products have been highly secure.
As the number of Apple products being purchased keeps growing, Apple products are also becoming targets for those who create Viruses and Malware and other interesting code.
Back in 2012 “Flashback” victimized about 700,000 Macs. WireLurker and future variants of it could have the potential to do the same.
Staying informed can help keep you and your Apple IOS and OSX gear from falling victim to such attacks.
Posted by: Vincent Banial
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