Traditionally, when malware detects that it is not running in a genuine victim setting, it will simply exit immediately. But there’s a certain subset of malware families that are more cunning when they detect an analysis environment…
Tag Archives: Malware
Secret Service says “Backoff” malware hit 1000 businesses – 6 tips to keep your data safe
In a security advisory from the US Secret Service, the government said the malware known as Backoff has struck more than 1000 US companies since October 2013…
“You’re under arrest for possession of an insecure phone” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s this week’s 60 Second Security video. News you can use in a format you can enjoy…all in 60 seconds!
Apple iOS malware gets onto 75,000 iPhones, steals ad clicks
Apple keeps iOS locked down, so malware on iPhones and iPads is very rare. But iOS malware does happen, and this one is called “AdThief” because that’s exactly what it does – steals ad click revenue…
The UPS Store breach – what went wrong and what UPS got right
Data breaches at 51 UPS Stores in two dozen US states have put as many as 100,000 customers at risk of identity theft and credit card fraud, after malware was found on the stores’ networks. Clearly something went wrong, but here’s what UPS got right …
SSCC161 – What do you mean, “Trade him for Edward Snowden”? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest Chet Chat security podcast! Sophos experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin once again turn plain old news into advice you can use.
5 excuses for doing nothing about computer security!
Here are five security excuses that we hear a lot, both from individuals and from small businesses. We’ve given you some advice to help you argue back that security really does matter…
US won’t release Russian MP’s son being held on PoS hacking charges
A US federal court has refused to release Roman Seleznev, arrested in the Maldives under suspicion of rigging retail PoS systems to rip off credit card details. Prosecutors say he was caught with over 2 million stolen cards on his laptop and that he’d been searching the US federal court electronic filing system for charges against him. 
Supervalu says it was breached – is it the next Target?
US retailer Supervalu is warning customers that an intrusion of its network may have resulted in the theft of credit and debit card account numbers from up to 200 of its stores. Meanwhile, a related data breach affected another 800 stores for which Supervalu provides IT services. Could this be the next Target?
The EPIC edition – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
One less opt-in app, one more Android virus, and a bunch of EPIC failures… All in this week’s 60 Second Security.