Xwo Malware, A Powerful Cyber Espionage Tool
Xwo, a newly revealed web service vulnerability scanning malware discovered by Alien Labs, a subsidiary of AT&T, was named after the very dropper which serves as it propagating module with a file named xwo.exe. Unlike a typical ransomware that immediately issues an encryption process against the user files, Xwo was more of a monitoring-type kind
[ Read More ]4 Ways To Keep Your Mobile Device Secure
How to Secure Your Mobile Device? Mobile devices outnumbered laptops and desktops in use today, that is why it is very important for everyone to treat them with utmost care, and a reasonable level of skepticism when using it for online transactions. The smartphone is the most personal computer of all personal computer, it is
[ Read More ]Cyberattacks Against IoT Devices on the Rise
Cyber attacks targeting IoT (Internet-of-Things) devices are rapidly increasing, as more people and organizations deploy them. IoT devices that are connected to the Internet but do not have a password set, or are often operated with the initial settings, are likely candidates to be targeted next. Various incidents have already occurred, some of which were
[ Read More ]Ransomware In The Nutshell: What is Ransomware?
In this article, we give you a brief review of what is ransomware, the headache of all system administrators and people who work in IT support for years. Ransomware is a favorite cash cow of cyber criminals (aside from phishing), as reflected by how WannaCry, world-infamous ransomware which earned $4 billion for its authors. As
[ Read More ]Top-Level Committee Formed To Combat Cybercrime In Singapore
In our continued coverage of Singapore’s Cybersecurity status, a national committee composed of top-ranking ministers partnered with captains of Singapore’s IT industry are set to review the city-state’s current data security policies. The city-state made its decision to form a super committee which will be headed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Teo Chee Hean, he
[ Read More ]North-Korean Hacking Group, Lazarus, Sets Its Sight Against Singapore
Having the biggest economy in Southeast Asia, Singapore has become a favorite target when it comes to cybercrimes and data breaches. In the Money20/20, an annual event held focusing on financial technologies and financial services, the agenda of cybercrime prevention was highlighted. Threat Intelligence firm, Group-IB emphasized in the summit the exposure Singapore banks are
[ Read More ]The Tale Of Fake Microsoft Tech Support Scheme
A man named Bishap Mittal from North Carolina who apparently operated a “tech support” scheme for four years pleaded guilty for the case of Conspiracy to Access A Protected Computer. This was due to a scamming scheme he perpetuated by his company, Capstone Technologies LLC with an unnamed business partner. The company’s business model is
[ Read More ]Cryptocurrency’s Unsung Heroes- Ethical Hackers
Cryptocurrency is becoming a revolution, not only because of the support of enthusiasts and individuals who love the principle of having a monetary instrument free from government control. It is also due to the hard work and dedication of its unsung heroes, the ethical hackers who continue to hunt for bugs in the code that
[ Read More ]Are Cybersecurity Issues Rampant Or Firms Are Just Lazy?
For years, we broke news about various organizations becoming victims of data breaches, cyber attacks, spear phishing, and other cyber crimes. We feel sorry for these firms, as nobody deserves to be in a very humiliating and financially stressing situation such as becoming a victim of cybercrime. Today, it is fairly normal to hear this
[ Read More ]Encryption Is Also A Hackers’ Weapon
Encryption has become a staple on how we keep ourselves secure and privately online, especially with our financial transactions today. What is not given much coverage is the fact that the same technology that safeguards our data and keeps ourselves private is accessible as well by the cybercriminals beyond ransomware. The media hyped the spread
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