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Gigabyte Driver Used to Disable Antivirus Software in RobbinHood Ransomware Scheme
By Lucian Armasu published
According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, RobbinHood ransomware has been making use of legitimate, but vulnerable, Gigabyte drivers to infect PCs.
Most Antivirus Vendors Will Support Windows 7 Until 2022, but Should You?
By Lucian Armasu published
AV-Test.org revealed that most antivirus vendors have not announced an official end date for supporting Windows 7.
Google's Bug Bounty Program Paid Out $6.5 Million in 2019
By Nathaniel Mott published
Google paid security researchers $6.5 million in 2019, which is more than double the previous highest payout. It's rewarded more than $21 million through its buy bounty program since 2010.
Avast Responds to Concerns About Selling User Data
By Nathaniel Mott published
Avast has long been selling browsing data collected from its users. Now we know how personal that data really is.
Kaspersky: Fake Flash Updates Are Macs' Biggest Malware Threat
By Lucian Armasu published
A Kaspersky report said that Shlayer, malware pretending to be a Flash update on streaming sites, is the most common malware on Apple macOS.
MalwareBytes Identifies 'Unremovable' Malware on US Government-Funded Phones
By Nathaniel Mott published
MalwareBytes said it discovered unremovable malware on Android smartphones offered by a carrier, Assurance Wireless by Virgin, that receives funding from the U.S. government.
FBI Once Again Asks Apple To Unlock Encrypted iPhones
By Lucian Armasu published
The FBI has sent Apple a letter asking the company to unlock two iPhones involved in the recent shooting of three Navy servicemen.
Nvidia's Latest GeForce Experience Update Patches 'High-Severity' Security Vulnerability
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
Nvidia has issued a patch for GeForce Experience to protect from a "high-severity" vulnerability. Gamers should patch the software as soon as possible.
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