Most browsers offer the option of adding extensions that will add functionality to the browser, however, of course, the threat actors exploit these to carry out various cyber attacks: Chrome extensions with 1.4 million installs steal browsing data (bleepingcomputer.com) Here are the extensions that the McAfee researchers discovered: Netflix Party (mmnbenehknklpbendgmgngeaignppnbe) …
Malware in redistributed James Webb Space telescope images – but we use JWST images here at Smart Thinking!
Here is a story that shows you always have to keep your guard up when dealing with cyber-security, as the threat landscape is constantly changing and the threat actors will always choose vectors that are in the news. This particular attack comes right back here to Smart Thinking – malware …
Turkish Malware
The trick with this one is that it will delay installation to avoid detection: Turkish malware used to infect machines in 11 countries through fake Google Translate links – The Record by Recorded Future It appears to be a Google Translate or mp3 downloader link, and has infected machines across …
Pass the cookie attack – but you still need to use MFA and have these extra steps in place
We cannot emphasise how important multi-factor authentication is to your cyber security – however, of course, the threat actors do have ways around it: Cookie stealing: the new perimeter bypass – Sophos News The threat is malware getting into your system and stealing session cookies that are associated with the …
Why pirated software is not a good idea and PortableApps are.
Because it can be compromised and spread malware to you. Pirated 3DMark benchmark tool delivering info-stealer malware (bleepingcomputer.com) Just don’t do it. If you need a utility for free, try this site: PortableApps.com – Portable software for USB, portable, and cloud drives I do not guarantee the security of any …
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