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The biggest malware, security threats in 2013

05

Dec

2013

According to Malwarebytes’ 2013 Threat report, “assumed guilt” ransomware tactics, mobile device cyberattacks and Mac-based threats are all gifts we had to cope with this year.

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Cybercriminals Become Greedy, Ask Ransomware Victims to Buy AV

03

Dec

2013

Cybercriminals are trying to make an extra buck by tricking unsuspecting users into buying an antivirus from them for $500 (370). A few months ago, Malwarebytes researchers came across a browser-based FBI ransomware designed to trick victims into paying a so-called fine for accessing illegal content online. Later, the same cybercrooks started demanding more money […]

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Is your computer secretly mining Bitcoin?

02

Dec

2013

Some developers are using the small print to turn their desktop computer apps into programs for creating crypto currency. Security software firm Malwarebytes has discovered at least one application — a free Wi-Fi proxy utility — that is doing just that. It is turning computers into Bitcoin mining machines and the mining is, technically speaking, […]

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