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Malware

Windigo not Windigone: Linux/Ebury updated

Windigo not Windigone: Linux/Ebury updated

Malware

Windigo not Windigone: Linux/Ebury updated

There have been some interesting new developments since we published our report on Operation Windigo. In this blog post you will read about a Linux/Ebury update, and the reaction of the criminal gang to our post.

Olivier Bilodeau10 Apr 2014


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Top 5 Kindle Fire security tips

Top 5 Kindle Fire security tips

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Top 5 Kindle Fire security tips

Amazon has made the top-of-the-range Kindle pretty secure but there are still ways to get into trouble. Check out our top five tips on Kindle Fire security.

Editor07 Apr 2014


ESET Research

Win32/Sality newest component: a router’s primary DNS changer named Win32/RBrute

Win32/Sality newest component: a router’s primary DNS changer named Win32/RBrute

ESET Research

Win32/Sality newest component: a router’s primary DNS changer named Win32/RBrute

DNS hijacking is still going strong and the Win32/Sality operators have added this technique to their long-lasting botnet. This blog post describes how the malware guesses router passwords as part of its campaign to misdirect users, send spam and infect new victims.

Benjamin Vanheuverzwijn02 Apr 2014


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Facebook security settings explained

Facebook security settings explained

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Facebook security settings explained

The world's most popular social media site has upped its security game recently. Here's our guide to Facebook security settings.

Editor01 Apr 2014


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How to purge your Facebook friends list

How to purge your Facebook friends list

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How to purge your Facebook friends list

Having a huge number of Facebook friends may seem like a good thing, but it can also present a security threat. We Live Security has five tips to help you purge.

Editor31 Mar 2014


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How to bank safely online

How to bank safely online

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How to bank safely online

It’s important to be extra cautious when dealing with money online – even on secure banking websites. We Live Security has 5 tips to banking safely online.

Editor31 Mar 2014


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5 signs that email's not from your bank

5 signs that email's not from your bank

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5 signs that email's not from your bank

Online bank accounts are a prime target for cybercriminals, so be suspicious of any e-mail from your bank. We Live Security has five tell-tale signs to look out for.

Editor31 Mar 2014


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Top 5 iPhone security tips

Top 5 iPhone security tips

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Top 5 iPhone security tips

iPhones might be one of the most secure smartphones around, but there are still ways to improve on perfection. Here are five top tips for iPhone security.

Editor31 Mar 2014


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What to do if your password is leaked

What to do if your password is leaked

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What to do if your password is leaked

If disaster strikes and your password is leaked, don’t panic! We Live Security has a simple guide to help limit the damage.

Editor26 Mar 2014