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9th July 2018

A week in security (July 2 – July 8)

Last week, we tracked back a large mining operation from their Coinhive shortlink, we took a look at online project management tools, we described a new macro-less technique to distribute malware, and talked about a Mac malware that targets crypto-mining users. Other news: Huawei enterprise comms kit has a TLS crypto bug. (Source: The Register) The Pentagon is building a dream team of tech-savvy soldiers. (Source: Wired) Some computer science academics ran an experiment to find out whether your phone is secretly listening to you. (Source: Gizmodo) Chrome and Firefox pull stylish add-on after a report it logged browser history. (Source: Bleeping Computer) A downloader that decides how to infect the victim: with a cryptor or with a miner. (Source: SecureList) Macro-based malware campaign replaces desktop and Quick Launch shortcuts to install backdoor. (Source: SCMagazine) Homeland Security subpoenas Twitter for data breach finder’s account. (Source: ZDNet) Ex-NSO employee caught selling..

9th July 2018

Everybody and their mother is blocking ads, so why aren’t you?

This post may ruffle a few feathers. But we’re not here to offer advice to publishers on how to best generate revenue for their brand. Rather, we’re here to offer the best advice on how to maintain a safe and secure environment. If you’re not blocking advertisements on your PC and mobile device, you should be! And if you know someone who isn’t blocking ads, then forward this post to them. Because in this two-part series, we’re going to dispel some of the myths surrounding ad blocking, and we’ll cover the reasons you should be blocking ads on your network and devices. Part 2 of this series concludes by discussing common tools and configurations to show you How to block ads like a pro. You’ve heard the talk and seen the messages in online banners. You’re aware of the disputes and the provocation from publishers and advertisers that ad blocking is a morally unconscionable act whose users deserve outright banishment from the web. Maybe you’ve been swayed by the pleas from website owners..

7th July 2018

The Internet of Things era: 6 ways to stay safe | Avast

Cyber intruders spied on kids and parents through baby monitors. Smart locks on hundreds of homes failed after a software update. Cyber creeps used malware to steal personal data and peer through webcams. Stalkers have tracked victims through spyware on their phones.

6th July 2018

A new malware, an old flaw, and social media as a weapon | Avast

Smoke Loader chokes Windows in a new way

2nd July 2018

A week in security (June 25 – July 1)

Last week on Labs, we looked at comment moderation duties, Viagra spam on a news-making restaurant’s website, and how to manage your child’s online presence for Internet safety month. We also looked at a set of big breaches and leaks, as well as malware threats with a World Cup vibe. Other news Homeland Security subpoenas “Flash Gordon” (Source: ZDNet) Looking into the world of digtal ad fraud (Source: The Register) Cryptominers dial it down to avoid detection (Source: SANS) EU “cyber force” on the way (Source: Ministry of National Defence Lithuania) GDPR and dark patterns [PDF] (Source: Forbruker Radet) A reminder to not give out your personal information (Source: BBC) Monitoring in the workplace (Source: Help Net Security) New Brave update includes TOR (Source: Brave) Phishing is top SMB attack threat (Source: Infosec Magazine) Spearphishing campaign attacks South Korea (Source: Dark Reading) Stay safe, everyone! The post A week in security (June 25 – July 1) appeared first on Ma..