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Skype targeted by T9000 backdoor trojan

09
Feb
2016

Palo Alto Networks researchers spotted a new, more complex backdoor trojan that is targeting Skype users, and which can identify and evade the security software found on the victim’s computer. Palo Alto’s Josh Grunzweig and Jen Miller-Osborn, part of the company’s Unit 42 research team, dubbed the backdoor T9000 as it is a newer variant […]

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Security flaws discovered in smart toys and kids’ watches

04
Feb
2016

Rapid7 researchers have unearthed serious flaws in two Internet of Things devices: The Fisher-Price Smart Toy, a “stuffed animal” type of toy that can interact with children and can be monitored via a mobile app and WiFi connectivity,

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New Cross-Platform Backdoors Target Linux, Windows

02
Feb
2016

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have discovered a Linux backdoor that has been migrated to Windows and added a series of new capabilities. The malware was initially spotted on Linux systems, where it had a full set of features that allowed the attackers to monitor all a victim’s activities, including the ability to capture audio and […]

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