There is a new form of malware that you and your staff need to know about to protect your small business. That's because it's gaining in popularity among cybercriminals around the world. They are known as 'Racoon Stealer' malware. It is noteworthy not for its complexity but rather for its extreme ease of use.
Racoon Stealer Malware Is New One To Watch For
Web Domains Registrar Hit With Data Breach
Do you have web domains registered with Web.com, Network Solutions, or Register.com?
If so, at least some of your data could be compromised.
Web.com recently reported that an unknown third party breached them and their two subsidiaries named above.
NFC connections limit attacks on Android OS
Near Field Communication (NFC) connections are quite handy for transferring data between two devices. Whether you want to send photos, videos, files, or make a payment, NFC can make it easy to do so.
Google patched a critical flaw in the Android OS that allowed hackers to "beam" malware into unpatched devices via a process called 'NFC Connections Beaming.
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Put Google Users at Risk
If you're using Google's Chrome browser, read this article. The company has announced a pair of major, Zero-Day vulnerabilities that put you at immediate risk. Not only are the flaws of the highest possible severity, but hackers have already begun exploiting them.
Google Is Bringing Back Close Other Tabs
Not long ago, Google decided to remove the "Close Other Tabs" option from the right-click context menu of their browser. While its removal didn't exactly cause an uproar among Chrome's massive user base, the move came with confusion and resignation.
It was, after all, a useful, handy feature.
Discord Chat Service Users Be Alert
Do you use the Discord chat service?
Be advised that malware developers have been using the service to host various types of malware and use it as a command and control server.
They are abusing the chat client to force it to perform a variety of malicious behavior.
iOS Apps May Have Clicker Trojan Malware
Apple's App Store by Wandera Threat Lab discovered more than a dozen iOS apps infected with the 'Clicker' Trojan malware. As malware goes, this variant isn't especially dangerous to those who wind up infected with it, but it's still problematic.
A spokesman for Wandera had this to say about the recent discovery:
"Clicker trojans generate revenue for the attacker on a pay-per-click basis by inflating website traffic.
Netflix May Elimintae Password Sharing
Do you have a Netflix account? And, have you ever done password sharing with family or friends?
If so, you know how awesome the service is. Intuitive and easy to use, and of special interest, easy to share.
In fact, password sharing among family and friends is so common that it's even openly discussed on discussion forums around the web.
‘Unverified Sender’ May Prevent Questionable Emails
Microsoft continues its war against spam and phishing emails with a new feature in Office 365 called 'Unverified Sender.'
And so, Microsoft designed it to help Outlook users identify emails containing poisoned files or requests for personal or sensitive information.
Malware Attack Takes Down BillTrust
Billtust is a major player in the US financial services sector that provides a variety of billing and payment processing services for some of the biggest financial institutions in the nation. Then, on October 17th, they suffered a malware attack that brought all of their services to a grinding halt.