Blog New Android Malware Disables WiFi To Attempt Toll Fraud September 8, 2022 by Vertical Axion There’s a new threat to be aware of if you own an android device. Microsoft recently warned that their researchers had spotted a new toll fraud malware strain wreaking havoc in the Android ecosystem. Toll fraud is a form of billing fraud. It is a scheme whereby bad actors attempt to trick unsuspecting victims into […] Read more » Android General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog WordPress Plugin Leaves Sites Vulnerable September 6, 2022 by Vertical Axion Researchers at Defiant authored the popular Wordfence security solution for WordPress users and they have detected a massive campaign that has seen hackers actively scanning for websites employing the Kaswara Modern WPBakery Page Builder plugin. The plugin was recently abandoned by the creative team behind it before receiving a patch for a critical security flaw. […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Releases PoC Code For MacOS App Sandbox Vulnerability August 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion MacOS features a powerful sandbox restriction that helps keep modern Apple computers safe by limiting how code can run on the system. Unfortunately, no system is bullet proof. There’s a way that a determined attacker could bypass sandbox restrictions and execute malicious code arbitrarily. Engineers at Microsoft discovered the vulnerability, and independent security researcher Arsenii […] Read more » Apple General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Security Technology News
Blog IoT Security With Microsoft Defender August 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion The Internet of Things (IoT) has seen explosive growth in recent years. If you like, you can now build your own smart home with intelligent toasters, washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators. They are all connected to your home network, and they all make vast amounts of data available to you at your fingertips. Unfortunately, security […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Hackers Use VoIP Systems To Install PHP Web Shells August 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion Security researchers at Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks, have been tracking the efforts of a massive campaign aimed at Elastix VoIP telephony servers. They are used by companies of all shapes and sizes to unify their communications, and it is especially attractive because it can be used with the Digium phones module […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips
Blog Raspberry Robin Worm In Hundreds Of Windows Networks August 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion Analysts at Red Canary Intelligence have recently spotted a Windows worm on hundreds of networks belonging to a wide range of organizations around the world. Dubbed “Raspberry Robin” by the research team that discovered it, this worm spreads via infected USB devices and was initially spotted in September of last year (2021). Another firm, Sekoia, […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog Malware Is Targeting Small Office And Home Office Routers August 9, 2022 by Vertical Axion Researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs recently spotted evidence of a highly sophisticated and tightly targeted campaign aimed at SOHO (small office/home office) routers across both Europe and North America. Based on the evidence the team has collected thus far, their conclusion is that the unidentified actor must be state sponsored. This is because garden […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Fake Copyright Infringement Emails Used To Spread Malware August 4, 2022 by Vertical Axion Hackers found a new way to slip malware past your defenses. Researchers around the world have spotted a curious new campaign designed to scare victims by sending them emails warning of copyright infringement. The email begins by warning that the recipient’s website is hosting copyright-protected content and threatens legal action if the offending material isn’t […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Android And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender August 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new “Mobile Network Protection” feature is enabled on the iOS and Android devices you want to monitor, the security platform will provide the same robust protections and notifications that your other network devices currently […] Read more » Android iPhone Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft New Technology Recent News Security Technology News
Blog The Windows 11 Apps That Use Your Microphone And Camera August 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion Are you a member of the Windows 11 Insiders group? If so, then you already know that you get a sneak peek at all the cool new features the engineers at Microsoft are building into the new Operating System. If you’re not yet a member of that group, then this announcement might entice you to […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Phishing Recent News Security Technology News Windows 11
