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Cyber Crime vs. Cyber Defense
After reading an article on the Huffington Post the other day, I started thinking about the fact that we really ARE now living in a world where BIG DATA = BIG BUSINESS = BIG MONEY. With more and more people paying bills, shopping, banking…
Also posted in Exploits, Security Products, Technology Trends, Web Security
Tagged anti-virus, AV, Bank Security, Big Data, Corporate Security, Cyber Crime, Cyber Defense, Pen Testing
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‘Microsoft tech support’ scam captured on video
For those of us working in the IT industry, we get used to removing viruses and malware from plenty of machines on a regular basis. Malware is a huge problem that seems to only be getting worse. Part of the problem is a lack of…
Microsoft Report: Most Common Malware on Operating Systems
It’s a commonly held opinion among IT professionals that the reason Windows is so prone to virus and malware attacks is due to its popularity. Windows powers approximately 87% of the world’s computers. While this is true, Windows’ vulnerabilities can be attributed to more than…
Also posted in Microsoft Windows, Technology Trends
Tagged Windows End Of Life, Windows EOL, Windows Exploits, Windows Vulnerabilities
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Ransomware Attacks Appear To Be Getting Worse!
For those of you not familiar with exactly what Ransomware is/does, here’s the current Wikipedia definition: “Ransomware comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom paid to the creator of the malware in order…
Can You Tell The Difference Between Real vs. Rogue Security Software?
Rogue security software, also known as fake antivirus software or “scareware”, has been one of the most popular methods used by online criminals in recent years to fool computer users into installing malware and/or divulge confidential information. Rogue AV software typically mimics the general look…
Also posted in Exploits, Microsoft Windows, Security Products, Web Security
Tagged Drive By Downloads, Exploits, Fake AV, Rogue AV
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Internet Explorer 8 Zero-Day Vulnerability
***ATTENTION: If you are a current New River Computing client covered under our RMM Service Plan, you need not worry about this vulnerability. We have automatically deployed the fix to your computers.*** Recently, there has been an Internet Explorer (zero-day) remote code execution vulnerability found…
Also posted in Exploits, Microsoft Windows, Web Security
Tagged IE 8, IE 8 Exploit, IE Exploit, Internet Explorer 8, Zero Day
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Nationwide Insurance Breach Puts Over 1 Million Customers Risk
Over 1 million customers are at risk of identity theft after online-criminals broke into servers belonging to Nationwide and Allied insurance companies. Victims include current policyholders and those who sought insurance quotes.
Also posted in Web Security
Tagged Allied, Compromised Data, Data Breach, Insurance Data Breach, Insurance Hack, Nationwide
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How Cyber-criminals Steal Money From Bank Accounts.
Here’s a great info-graphic from the security researchers at F-Secure that explains how cyber-criminals steal money from bank accounts. The original post can be found here.
Also posted in Exploits, Security Products, Web Security
Tagged Bank Account Theft, Bank Virus, Banking Trojans, F-Secure, Info Stealers, Key Loggers
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ZeroAccess Botnet
ZeroAccess is a very large botnet, infecting millions of computers globally. According to researchers at Sophos Labs, ZeroAccess has been installed on computers over nine million times with the current number of infected PC’s topping out at over 1 million. That is a staggering number….
Also posted in Exploits, Virus Outbreak Alerts, Web Security
Tagged Botnet, Hidden Malware, Malware Removal, Rootkit Detection, Rootkit Removal, Rootkits, virus, ZeroAccess
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IE Zero-Day Fixit Tool Available
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that it would be issuing an out-of-band patch on Friday, in response to the latest zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability discovered this past weekend.
Also posted in Exploits, Microsoft Windows, Web Security
Tagged FixIt, IE Zero-Day, Microsoft Automated Tool, Microsoft FixIt
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