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Trend Micro’s Investigation into GitHub Codespaces Reveals Malware Vulnerability

Tech News / By Daniel O Keeffe / January 19, 2023

Trend Micro researchers have revealed how the port-forwarding feature within GitHub Codespaces is a vulnerability which cybercriminals could abuse to deliver and host malware. The researchers found that threat actors could abuse the public sharing of forward ports to create a malware server. All cybercriminals need to do to avoid detection and suspicion is use a legitimate GitHub account. As of yet, the security vulnerability hasn’t been exploited in the wild.

Zoom Phishing Site Delivers IcedID Malware, Poses Threat to User Banking Credentials

Tech News / By Daniel O Keeffe / January 10, 2023

The Zoom video conferencing application has been modified to deliver the IcedID malware to victims, according to a report issued by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL). IcedID, or “BokBot,” is designed to steal user banking credentials, primarily targeting businesses. Though IcedID serves mainly as a loader for other malware strains, it’s a lethal malware capable of avoiding detection from scanners.

What Is Advanced Malware Protection?

Cybersecurity / By Eric Eissler / January 9, 2023

Each type of malware has unique characteristics and can cause different kinds of damage. Discover how to better protect your business using advanced malware protection.

MasquerAds — The Latest Malware Campaign That Leverages Google Ads

Tech News / By Daniel O Keeffe / January 2, 2023

Cybercrime groups are now leveraging Google Ads and search engines to get users to download malicious software. Dubbed “MasquerAds”, the latest campaign mimics AnyDesk, Dashlane, Grammarly, Malwarebytes, Microsoft Visual Studio, MSI Afterburner, Slack, Zoom, Audacity, OBS, Libre Office, Teamviewer, Thunderbird, Brave, and other applications.

Android Malware Targeting Facebook Users Infects 300,000 Devices

Tech News / By Daniel O Keeffe / December 6, 2022

Schoolyard Bully Trojan, a piece of Android malware that has been active since 2018, has infected over 300,000 devices across 71 countries. The malware was embedded in educational apps on the Google Play Store, with the scam primarily targeting students in Vietnam.

What Is Heuristic Analysis and Why Is It Important for Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity / By Shweta Shetty / November 14, 2022

You can use heuristic analysis to study the behavior of users, applications, and devices on your network. Furthermore, you can map common behavior patterns and detect unusual behavior that indicates virus activity. In this article, I’ll discuss what heuristic analysis is, how it works, its benefits, and more.

Can Apple Macbooks Get Viruses?

Cybersecurity / By Lavanya Rathnam / September 9, 2022

Ever wondered if Macs can get viruses? Yes, they can. Read more to know the different threats that can affect your device and the tools that you need to protect your Macbook from cyber threats.

PowerShell – How to Keep Someone from Using It against You

Networking / By Brien Posey / July 5, 2022

Cybercriminals are increasingly turning toward using PowerShell as an attack tool because it’s powerful and tightly integrated into the Windows operating system. Although disabling PowerShell probably isn’t an option, you have some things that you can do to reduce the chances of a cybercriminal using it against you.

Secure Email Gateway: What Is It and How to Select One for Your Business?

Cybersecurity / By Vuk Mujovic / May 13, 2022

A secure email getaway (SEG) protects your devices and stops 99% of spam emails and malicious emails containing malware. In this article, you’ll learn what a secure email gateway is and its 2 types. You’ll also find tips on how you can determine to choose the best SEG for your business.

Why You Should Implement Allowlisting to Boost Your Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity / By Ali Qamar / March 25, 2022

Allowlisting is critical to your company’s cybersecurity because it helps you prevent many issues. Allowlists only give access to pre-approved individuals, so that stops intruders. You can allowlist IP and email addresses and applications. Combine allowlisting with blocklisting and other tools to boost your cybersecurity suite.