Cybercriminals are actively using new episodes of popular TV shows to distribute malware, research by Kaspersky Lab has found. Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Arrow are the shows receiving the most attention from attackers. These and other findings are...
March 1, 2019 •
Security •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Beware of new malicious trojan doing the rounds
If you haven’t heard of it yet, then be on the lookout for this malevolent trojan currently doing the rounds. Emotet is reported to dwarf the impact of WannaCry and NotPetya which made headlines in 2018 for multimillion-dollar losses incurred to businesses...
November 26, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Over 500,000 Android users accidentally downloaded malware
When it comes to the security of our personal devices, phones drop down to the bottom of the list almost every time. We’re far too trusting of app developers and stores like Google Play to even consider that there might be something malicious hiding in...
September 11, 2018 •
People, Security, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Interview: Senior Malware Researcher at ESET unpacks popular cyber threats
Cybercrime remains a looming threat in the ICT sector and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Cybercriminals continue to find new and sophisticated ways to override security protocols for malicious purposes. In 2017, we saw the rise of ransomware as...
August 26, 2018 •
North Africa, Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on AppleJeus: Lazarus group hunts cryptocurrency exchanges using macOS malware
Researchers in Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have discovered AppleJeus – a new malicious operation by the infamous Lazarus group. The attackers penetrated the network of a cryptocurrency exchange in Asia using Trojanized...
August 17, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Criminals target fax machines to hijack networks and spread malware
New research from Check Point, a provider of cyber-security solutions globally, has shown how organisations and individuals could be hacked via their fax machines, using newly discovered vulnerabilities in the communication protocols used in tens of millions...
August 6, 2018 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Phantom menace: mobile banking Trojan modifications reach all-time high
Mobile banking Trojans hit the list of cyber-headaches in Q2 2018. The number of installation packages for mobile banking – modifications which help attackers avoid detection by security solutions and to expand their arsenal – peaked at over 61,000. This...
May 28, 2018 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Malware that could cut 500,000 users off from internet
VPNFilter, a sophisticated malware program, is said to have infected more than 500,000 routers in 54 countries, and could potentially cut users off from the internet. This malware can steal logins and passwords, can monitor industrial controls, and contains...
April 17, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Cybercriminals target pharmaceutical organisations
Kaspersky Lab’s researchers have discovered evidence of an emerging and alarming trend: more advanced cyber threat actors are turning their attention to attacks against the healthcare sector. The infamous PlugX malware has been detected in pharmaceutical...
March 12, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab researchers uncover Slingshot Malware
Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a sophisticated threat used for cyber-espionage in the Middle East and Africa from at least 2012 until February 2018. The malware, which researchers have called ‘Slingshot’, attacks and infects victims through...
February 23, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Security leaders rely on Automation, Machine Learning and AI to defend against threats
Malware sophistication is increasing as adversaries begin to weaponize cloud services and evade detection through encryption, used as a tool to conceal command-and-control activity. To reduce adversaries’ time to operate, security professionals said they...
Earlier this month, while the majority of South African business owners were still enjoying their summer holiday, the global technology industry suffered a rather devastating blow. Two major security vulnerabilities, dubbed Meltdown and Spectre, were...
January 16, 2018 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Fighting digital security threats: Challenges, analysis and measures
IT infrastructure is no longer in the sole dominion of on-premise installations and are gradually moving to the cloud. With rapidly changing market needs, there is a pressing requirement among businesses to be agile. This revolution has given rise to a never...
In the past, cyber-criminals have targeted businesses, hospitals, and governments; today, we’ve seen them begin to focus on games and apps intended for children. Check Point Researchers have revealed a new and nasty malicious code on Google Play Store that...
December 20, 2017 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Top Cybersecurity Predictions for 2018
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr’s famous line resonated back in the 19th century Parisian literary circles, and it resonates today in the 21st century cybersecurity industry. With every new tool and...
Online security is seemingly getting more compromised with each passing year. 2017 has witnessed some of the worst security breaches in history – such as the breach of Equifax, which impacted over 143 million clients in the U.S. and abroad. There were also...
