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New type of audio malware transmits through speakers and microphones

2013-12-03 17:01:06| Extremetech

Air gaps aren't enough to protect a network anymore. Recent research has demonstrated that malware can propogate over audio signals and microphones -- leaving humans none the wiser.

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'Blackshades' malware still being sold, Symantec says

2013-11-26 15:26:17| InfoWorld: Top News

Cybercriminals are increasingly using the "Blackshades" malware program whose source code was leaked three years ago, according to an analysis by Symantec.

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Cyber crime forum advertises financial malware that uses stealthy I2P communications

2013-11-21 21:23:53| InfoWorld: Top News

A new financial malware program that communicates with attackers over the I2P (Invisible Internet Project) anonymity network is for sale on a Russian cybercrime forum. The malware is called i2Ninja and uses the I2P network as a C&C (command-and-control) channel, according to security researchers from Trusteer, who claim to have seen the announcement.

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How to Protect Your Android Device from Malware

2013-11-20 14:00:00| TechNewsWorld

If you're in the majority of Android users, your smartphone or tablet isn't protected from malware attacks. In fact, Jupiter Research reckons that a full 80 percent of smartphones are unprotected. Why is that a problem? The answer is that even if your smartphone hasn't been affected so far, it likely will be, and that's because of the vast sums of money motivating criminals.

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