Malware
27% of industrial sector computers in India affected by malware in 2022
The report said India has been highly affected by malicious scripts and phishing pages by 9.6 per cent and secondly by denylisted internet resources by 8.7 per cent when observing geographical regions
 "27% of industrial sector computers in India affected by malware in 2022")
Up to 300% spike in YouTube videos with malware to steal key users' data
The videos contain deceptive tactics that mislead users into downloading malware, making it challenging for the YouTube algorithm to identify and remove them
 "Up to 300% spike in YouTube videos with malware to steal key users' data")
200,000 mobile banking malware installers discovered in 2022: Report
About 2,00,000 new mobile banking Trojans installers (malware) were discovered in 2022, marking a two-fold increase from the previous year's figures, a new report revealed on Friday
 "200,000 mobile banking malware installers discovered in 2022: Report")
This malware steals social media credentials under ChatGPT app disguise
The website then directs users to download a purported ChatGPT version for Windows, which is actually an archive containing an executable file
 "This malware steals social media credentials under ChatGPT app disguise")
Experts warn risks from unknown links as spyware infests social media
Crooks impersonating journalists, business execs, and even friends and families of victims in over 200 countries to extract sensitive data
 "Experts warn risks from unknown links as spyware infests social media")
WannaCry to SamSam: 5 biggest ransomware attacks you need to know about
Ransomware attacks have been taking place for a long time, but their frequency has increased in the last few years
 "WannaCry to SamSam: 5 biggest ransomware attacks you need to know about")
CDSL detects malware in a few internal machines; settlements delayed
The official website of the securities depository remained non-functional and showed error till the filing of the story on Friday
 "CDSL detects malware in a few internal machines; settlements delayed")
Bank, crypto apps under attack: Everything you must know about SOVA virus
A new version of the Trojan virus, SOVA, has reportedly targeted over 200 mobile banking and crypto apps and is stealing their login credentials, and cookies
 "Bank, crypto apps under attack: Everything you must know about SOVA virus")
Banks alert customers about mobile banking malware targeting over 200 apps
This malware captures the credentials when users log into their net-banking apps and access bank accounts
Malware found in 5 phones, not established if it's Pegasus spyware: SC
Govt didn't cooperate with independent committee's investigation, says three-judge bench
 "Malware found in 5 phones, not established if it's Pegasus spyware: SC")
Malware found in 5 out of 29 phones, no conclusive evidence of Pegasus: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that out of 29 phones submitted for examination, malware was found in five, but there is no conclusive proof that the spyware was Pegasus
Russia's cyberattacks caused no crippling effects during the Ukraine war
Russia has some of the best hackers in the world, but in the early days of the war in Ukraine, its ability to create mayhem through malware hasn't had much of a noticeable impact.
 "Russia's cyberattacks caused no crippling effects during the Ukraine war")
Google sent 50K warnings to targets of government-backed hackings
Google has said that so far in 2021, it has sent over 50,000 warnings to those whose accounts were the target of government-backed phishing or malware attempts
 "Google sent 50K warnings to targets of government-backed hackings")
 "Pegasus breach: iOS vulnerability fixed, claims Apple")
Malware hits Western Digital's My Book Live devices; wipes all data: Report
After malware was found to have wiped all data from some users' devices, Western Digital is advising customers who use its My Book Live and My Book Live Duo products to disconnect them from Internet
 "Malware hits Western Digital's My Book Live devices; wipes all data: Report")
Microsoft admits to signing rootkit malware in supply-chain fiasco
Tech giant Microsoft has now confirmed signing a malicious driver being distributed within gaming environments
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Over 128 mn iOS users affected by 'XcodeGhost' malware, says report
More than 128 million iOS users were allegedly affected by the XcodeGhost malware which first surfaced in 2015 - responsible for injecting malware into several iPhone and iPad apps
 "Over 128 mn iOS users affected by 'XcodeGhost' malware, says report")
No one critical of the government seems to be innocent any longer
If the Uddhav Thackeray govt could order a probe into concerted celebrity tweets defending the Modi govt amid farmers' agitation, there is no reason why it can't do so in the Bhima-Koregaon case
Over 5% more malicious files detected every day in 2020: Kaspersky
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky's detection systems discovered an average 360,000 new malicious files daily in the past 12 months, 5.2 per cent more than in the same period last year
 "Over 5% more malicious files detected every day in 2020: Kaspersky")
Europol, FBI arrest 20 cybercrime money-launderers from various nations
Europol said that more than 40 homes were searched by agents in Spain, Italy, Bulgaria and Latvia in the operation
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