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Facebook malware adapts to your web browser, operating system [Update]

A new strain of malware has been spreading on Facebook, leading victims into innocuous-looking websites tailored to their system and browser preferences. Discovered by David Jacoby, Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab, he received a suspicious message from one of his friends who he rarely spoke to.

Update your phone’s operating system – it possibly has a malware vulnerability

It’s worth updating your phone’s operating system as soon as you can. Many top-of-the-line handsets have been found to have a vulnerability that potentially leaves them exposed to a malware attack. The vulnerability (dubbed Broadpwn) affects the Wi-Fi chips on iPhones, Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus devices.

CopyCat Malware Affected Over 14 Million Android Devices: Check Point

HIGHLIGHTS CopyCat malware campaign stole ad revenues by installing fraud apps It first infected the Android devices and then tried to root them Google had quelled the CopyCat campaign and lowered the threat The cyber threats have increasingly grown with time on multitude of platforms such as

Techworld Daily Bytes – 01 December 2015 – Top malware attacks 2015 – Skype for business – interview tips

Today’s Techworld Daily Bytes we explore the top malware attacks 2015, Skype for business and top interview tips for IT pros. Plus: new updates from Office 2016 and how to write the perfect blog post. Also, take our ‘who said that?’ quiz to find out if you

Techworld Daily Bytes – 01 December 2015 – Top malware attacks 2015 – Skype for business – interview tips

Today’s Techworld Daily Bytes we explore the top malware attacks 2015, Skype for business and top interview tips for IT pros. Plus: new updates from Office 2016 and how to write the perfect blog post. Also, take our ‘who said that?’ quiz to find out if you