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CVE-2018-4878 – Adobe Flash Player use after free (Zero Day) vulnerability Alert!

Pradeep Kulkarni / 8 years
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1 min read

The recent zero-day vulnerability CVE-2018-4878 in Adobe Flash Player enables attackers to perform a Remote Code Execution on targeted machines. Adobe has released a security advisory APSA18-01 on February 2, 2018 to address this issue. According to Adobe, the in-wild attack is targeted and it impacts limited Windows users. Vulnerable versions Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.137 […]

Machine learning approach for advanced threat hunting

Ajay / 8 years
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8 min read

In today’s fast-changing world, the cyber threat landscape is getting increasingly complex and signature-based systems are falling behind to protect endpoints. All major security solutions are built with layered security models to protect endpoints from today’s advanced threats. Machine learning-based detection is also becoming an inevitable component of these layered security models. In this post, […]

How Web Filtering secures your digital world

Quick Heal Security Labs / 8 years
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5 min read

What is web filtering? Web filtering, also known as content filtering and URL filtering, restricts access to certain websites which may be harmful if opened or accessed. This feature not only helps protect a user’s device but also helps implement certain policies for an organization. Web filtering works on two important criteria to filter or […]

Beware of fake apps that claim to help you invest in JioCoin

Anand Singh / 8 years
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2 min read

After news of Reliance Jio to launch its own cryptocurrency Jio emerged, a bunch of scammers seemed to have sprung into action. The Google Play Store was recently flooded with fake apps claiming to help users invest in JioCoin. And not long after this, Reliance issued an official statement rubbishing these apps saying, “Any such […]

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WhatsApp Scam Alert! Do not be fooled by this new scam

Sakshat Karkare / 8 years
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2 min read

This is a quick advisory to warn our readers about a new WhatsApp scam that is afoot. In this scam, a fake message is getting circulated which informs a user that their WhatsApp subscription has expired and that they can buy a lifetime service just for 99p by clicking on a link. Clicking on this […]

New fake resume email campaign infecting users with the SmokeLoader malware

Prashil Moon / 8 years
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4 min read

Email attachments are a favorite medium for attackers to deliver malware. They can be used to target a specific user or multiple users at the same time by launching spam email campaigns. To succeed in carrying out an intended malware attack, it is necessary that recipients of the malicious email should trust the email and […]

On Data Privacy Day, here are 10 simple tips to keep your data safe

Sakshat Karkare / 8 years
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5 min read

Recognized annually on January 28th, Data Privacy Day is defined as a centered approach towards respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. It is a global effort to raise and promote awareness around protecting one’s data and privacy. With this thought in mind, we have put together these 10 tips to help you keep your […]

In-browser Cryptojacking at full throttle – A report by Quick Heal Security Labs

Prashant Kadam / 8 years
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4 min read

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Tezos are in full swing. And they have exponentially increased cryptocurrency mining (or cryptomining) activities. Previously, cryptomining was carried out by powerful and dedicated mining hardware or by utilizing distributed computing because the entire process requires a lot of computation. However, there has been an observable change in the mining trends. Now, web browsers are taking part in cryptomining and its activity is growing because the computing power used in […]

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Beware of fake cryptocurrency mining apps – a report by Quick Heal Security Labs

Subhrojyoti Chowdhury / 8 years
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5 min read

Cryptocurrency has become a famous and valuable digital asset. One of the ways to earn cryptocurrencies is to mine them. New coins are generated and brought into the market through the process of mining. Mining of cryptocurrency is a resource-intensive task but mining them on mobile devices is still a question because they have low […]

Scam Alert! Beware of online surveys promising free iPhone X

Sakshat Karkare / 8 years
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3 min read

Ever came across an online survey that promised you a handsome prize? I did. And here’s what happened. While I was going about my daily work on the Internet, I came across the below page. As you can see, I received a congratulatory message for being a loyal Google user and that my computer’s […]

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