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Symantec Study Shows Consumers Suffer From Security Overload

16

Nov

2016

First it was online-information overload. Now it’s security overload. A new survey released today by Symantec found that while 79% of consumers know they must actively protect their information online, 44% felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data they are now responsible for protecting. Read More

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VoIP Service Servers Abused to Host RATs

24

Oct

2016

Free Voice-over-IP (VoIP) service Discord has had its servers abused to host and distribute remote access Trojans (RATs), Symantec warns. Discord is highly popular among gaming communities, because it is simple and multiplatform, and has been used by more than 11 million people as of July 2016. The service allows users to quickly create groups […]

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Android ransomware variant uses clickjacking to become device administrator

29

Jan

2016

Symantec has found an Android ransomware variant (Android.Lockdroid.E) that uses new tactics, involving a fake package installation, to trick users into giving the malware device administrator rights. As well as encrypting files found on the compromised device, if administrator rights are obtained, the malware can lock the device, change the device PIN, and even delete […]

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