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143 million Windows malware hit consumer smart devices in Q2: Report
More than 143 million malware targeted consumer smart-devices in the second quarter of 2020, mainly in the form of coronavirus-themed attacks, a new report said
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Malware, ransomware top cyberthreats in India: Microsoft report
The research showed that India, together with Hong Kong and Singapore, continued to face high drive-by download attack volume
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How a little known Delhi-based cyber firm became top spy for hire
While the private investigators pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack into computers, Gupta and two others continued to face charges of conspiracy as of July 2015
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We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson
The top cybersecurity expert at the tech giant says that in India, between February 2 and May 2, 2020, Microsoft's detection tools saw 9100 Coronavirus related cybersecurity threats.
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Norton 360 Deluxe review: Comprehensive security solution with built-in VPN
The Norton 360 suite includes device protection from viruses and internet security, access to secure virtual private network (VPN), cloud storage for backup, password manager and parental controls
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Cognizant hit by 'Maze' ransomware attack amid coronavirus crisis
The anonymous hackers behind Maze have made headlines in recent months for publicly holding their victims hostage by threatening to leak company information if the target doesn't pay the ransom
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Unwanted ads account for 72% of mobile malware: Avast cybersecurity
Adware often disguises itself in the form of gaming and entertainment apps, or other app types that are trending and therefore are interesting targets with a high potential to spread far.
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Hackers using Coronavirus chaos to trick people into downloading malware
In a situation where many employees work from home or access wi-fi networks that operate at enterprise-level security, devices such as routers can be hacked to plant a range of malware
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A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant
Matter was investigated Department of Atomic Energy which revealed that the infected computer belonged to a user who was connected in the internet network used for administrative purposes
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New tricks in old game: Cyber crooks devise new ways to get around security
According to a report by SonicWall, India saw a 25 per cent increase in malware attacks in the first half of 2019
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800 Google Play Store apps infected by 'Xavier' that leaks user information
Malware's stealing and leaking capabilities are difficult to detect due to a self-protect mechanism
Govt to soft launch malware cleaning system from December 20
Government has earmarked Rs 100 crore for setting up this facility
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