Mac malware evolution: from Opener to Silver Sparrow
The Mac ecosystem has a reputation for being safe and secure by default, due to Apple’s strict control over its hardware and software. Apple strictly monitors the hardware production for its devices and sets tight restrictions on app developers. While Windows PCs and laptops combine hardware from hundreds of manufacturers, without Microsoft having direct control over production process, Apple computers have been traditionally considered much safer
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Updated! In Big Tech we trust: when it comes to COVID contact tracing apps a decentralized model is preferred
The official COVID contact tracing apps that have been developed worldwide have the same aim: to alert people if they have come into contact with the disease and need to isolate to stop its spread. They mostly function under the same principle too. They count on users to voluntarily download and install an app on their smartphones.
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Mac malware evolution: from Opener to Silver Sparrow
The Mac ecosystem has a reputation for being safe and secure by default, due to Apple’s...
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Now Body Language Can Give Away Your Password
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Coinminers target vulnerable users as Bitcoin hits all-time high
While many Bitcoin owners are currently struggling to access their Bitcoin wallets, researchers from Avira Protection...
A year in review: Top cyberattacks and common cyberthreats in 2020
2020 has been a challenging year, and it tested our strength and ability to...
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Cybersecurity threats in 2020: Insights from Avira’s Malware Threat Report
Avira’s Malware Threat Report for the first quarter of 2020 revealed an increase in phishing and spam campaigns, as well as Emotet-related attacks. Cybercriminals took advantage of the troubled global situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to spread malware in the form of trojans, worms, and file infectors. Cybersecurity threats in 2020 increased significantly as
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Finding out that a company you’ve done business with has been hacked can be unnerving to say the least. Unfortunately, dozens of companies, including LinkedIn, Target, Uber, Bank of America, and Home Depot have experienced data breaches in the past few years. A quick internet search brings up countless questions, concerns, and complaints about data
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