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It said it had no reason to believe the drivers were troubled by the second flaw, dubbed Meltdown.

Nvidia updates software, says graphic chips not hit by flaws

While Nvidia said its GPUs are not flawed, it was updating its drivers because they interact with potentially vulnerable CPUs.

11 Jan 2018 8:08 AM

Deep linking in Android is a way to identify a specific piece of content or functionality inside an app. It is much like a web URL, but for applications.

Android malware steals UBER credentials and covers up the heist using Deep Links

Norton has discovered a new malware that steals financial credentials by having deep links to the UBER app.

08 Jan 2018 3:56 PM

Spectre and Meltdown are new and troubling vulnerabilities, but it’s important to remember that there are many different types of threats that Google (and other cloud providers) protect against every single day. (Representational Image)

Google explains in-detail about Meltdown and Spectre

Most of the companies have fixed the bugs with security patches.

06 Jan 2018 3:47 PM

Macs and iOS devices are vulnerable to Spectre attacks through code that can run in web browsers. (Representative Photo)

Apple to issue fix for iPhones, Macs at risk from 'Spectre' chip flaw

The most recent OS updates for Mac computers, Apple TVs, iPhones and iPads protect users against 'Meltdown' and don't slow down the devices.

05 Jan 2018 8:02 AM

Elf Bowling was shared massively amongst the computer-using crowd through email in the late 90’s.

Fake news destroyed this fun Christmas game in the late 90's

NVision Design’s Elf Bowling was a viral game in 1999 but was brought down by fake news.

28 Dec 2017 7:05 PM

The malware can also perform other routines such as installing a registry autostart mechanisms as well as system infection markers.

Cryptocurrency mining virus spreads through Facebook Messenger

A new cryptocurrency-mining bot, dubbed as Digmine, has been discovered and is spreading through Facebook Messenger.

28 Dec 2017 2:36 PM

The Loapi Trojan is being spread through advertising campaigns under the guise of antivirus solutions or apps for adults. (representational image)

New mobile Trojan mines cryptocurrency, performs DDos attacks

Loapi has a complex modular architecture that allows it to perform almost limitless actions on a compromised device.

21 Dec 2017 12:03 PM

To efficiently detect remote control programs, anti-malware solutions need to leverage complex behavioural protection systems.

Kaspersky’s latest technology helps businesses tackle stealth remote control

Newly patented technology using machine learning ML-backed up technology will support businesses in fighting advanced threats.

02 Dec 2017 9:58 AM

If you want to check for this app’s presence on your OnePlus device, then you can go to Settings > Apps > Menu > Show system apps and search for EngineerMode in the app list.

Shocking! OnePlus phones were shipped with a hidden malware: Report

Security analyst claims OnePlus ‘accidentally’ left a test app with malware vulnerability on many of its smartphones.

15 Nov 2017 2:57 PM

AVGater can be used to restore a previously quarantined file to any file system location.

Hackers can hijack your antivirus software on your PC

Antivirus protection are suffering from a vulnerability that allows to abuse option to restore files from quarantine and infect machine.

15 Nov 2017 2:18 PM

Central bank will soon prepare the tools needed to lessen the possibility of such incidents in the future.

Some Russian financial organizations suffered 'Bad Rabbit' attack: central bank

Central bank will analyze why the public server of the Interfax news agency with public company disclosure statements had been temporarily blocked.

26 Oct 2017 10:39 AM

The US Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on the BadRabbit ransomware, a type of virus that locks up infected computers and asks victims to pay a ransom to restore access. (Representational image | Photo: File)

Fresh cyber attack called ‘BadRabbit’ hits Russia, other nations

More than half the victims were in Russia, followed by Ukraine, Bulgaria, Turkey and Japan.

25 Oct 2017 6:26 PM

If you have been waiting for these features to go live on Chrome, then keep looking for your Chrome browser to update automatically.

Google Chrome gets new 'cleanup' tools on Windows

The new cleanup settings allow users to remove ‘hijacked’ settings as well as remove harmful extensions.

18 Oct 2017 3:02 PM

It is advised to enter your Apple ID credentials only if Apple’s own apps ask for it

Constant iOS password pop-ups could be a phishing attack knowcking on your door

Hackers are using a different approach to carry phishing attacks on iOS devices.

12 Oct 2017 5:28 PM

Email is one of the most popular tools for communication, but this ubiquity has also made it a hotbed full of scammers looking to wreak havoc.

Reports indicate email as a more dangerous vector than other mediums

Hackers are constantly achieving their goals through the medium of emails in various ways.

12 Oct 2017 1:46 PM

It seems that the malware was designed particularly for the female computer audience by someone who was in desperate need of nude pictures.

nRansom asks for nudes as ransom

The nRansom malware will even verify that the nudes belong to you only for giving you the codes.

22 Sep 2017 2:19 PM

The malware can give complete remote control of the device to a hacker, who can then carry out a WannaCry-like attack once again by spreading malicious content.

New malware spreads through active Bluetooth connections

The BlueBorne malware is transmitted wirelessly through Bluetooth, enabling hackers to gain complete control over the device.

13 Sep 2017 6:35 PM

The malware allows spies to upload and download files, carry out processes, log keystrokes, identify the target’s location, steal personal data, and take screenshots, Symantec said.

India and Pakistan hit by spy malware: cybersecurity firm

In a threat intelligence report that was sent to clients in July, Symantec said the online espionage effort dated back to October 2016.

29 Aug 2017 7:54 AM

In May, hospitals and doctors’ surgeries across Britain were forced to divert ambulances, turn away patients and cancel appointments after a cyber attack crippled some computer systems.

Health service in part of Scotland hit by malware attack

NHS Lanarkshire said in a Facebook post it was investigating and working to resolve the issue.

27 Aug 2017 8:20 PM

In the case of a phone or tablet, if any movement was detected, a remotely-located attacker could then be notified by the device itself.

This malware lets you become Bruce Wayne from The Dark Knight

the software uses a device's speakers to play back repeating acoustic pulses turning them into active sonar systems

20 Aug 2017 9:26 PM

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