Octavio Mares (Page 123)

He is a well-known expert in mobile security and malware analysis. He studied Computer Science at NYU and started working as a cyber security analyst in 2003. He is actively working as an anti-malware expert. He also worked for security companies like Kaspersky Lab. His everyday job includes researching about new malware and cyber security incidents. Also he has deep level of knowledge in mobile security and mobile vulnerabilities.

New tool to remove GandCrab ransomware encryption

On: June 18, 2019

In: Malware

A group of web application security testing experts has released a new version of the tool to remove the encryption imposed by the GandCrab ransomware; according to experts, this newRead More →

WhatsApp users tricked into opening Malware sent by friends which steals their personal data

Users could go to prison for forwarding messages on WhatsApp

On: June 18, 2019

In: Mobile Security

Web application security audit experts believe that the lack of a strict policy on message forwarding through the WhatsApp service has been leveraged by multiple users and companies to sendRead More →

Samsung Smart TVs infected with malware variant?

On: June 18, 2019

In: Technology

Information security audit specialists report that Samsung has mentioned that its various Smart TV models should be checked periodically to try to detect malware infections. Through Twitter, the company postedRead More →

Your IoT devices, such as cameras, washing machines, NAS storage will be affected by this new malware

On: June 17, 2019

In: Malware

A couple of years ago the Mirai botnet put thousands of system administrators in trouble before being dismantled; however, website security audit experts claim that malware developers keep using thisRead More →

OnePlus smartphones are leaking information of thousands of users

On: June 17, 2019

In: Mobile Security

Web application security test researchers have released a report claiming that OnePlus smartphones are leaking sensitive user information. Users’ personal information is collected when someone buys a new OnePlus, orRead More →

CIA’s biggest cyber espionage network hacked by Iran

On: June 17, 2019

In: Incidents

Iran government officials claim to have dismantled a gigantic cyber espionage network operated by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In addition, Iran mentions that several American spies have beenRead More →

Power blackout in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil; is this the biggest cyberattack ever?

On: June 17, 2019

In: Incidents

A massive blackout left millions of people without power in some South American countries, such as Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, over the last weekend. Although the exact causes of theRead More →

Why are hackers interested in people’s medical history?

On: June 14, 2019

In: Data Security

A few days ago, information security specialists reported a massive data breach in American Medical Collections Agency (AMCA) that affected nearly 20 million patients in U.S. clinical companies; according toRead More →

Hackers exploit vulnerability to maliciously alter medical devices

On: June 14, 2019

In: Vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity services specialists report the discovery of two vulnerabilities in Windows CE-operated Alaris Gateway workstations that support infusion pumps; according to the reports, if these flaws are exploited they couldRead More →

Ransomware attack cripples operations at ASCO aircraft parts manufacturer

On: June 14, 2019

In: Incidents

Web application security testing experts reported that ASCO Industries, a worldwide leading aircraft parts manufacturing company, has become the new victim of a ransomware attack. According to reports, most ofRead More →

Quantum cryptography, new way to encrypt private communications

On: June 14, 2019

In: Technology

Quantum computing is a new paradigm different from classical computing based on the use of quantum bits (qubits), which would allow the development of new algorithms. One of the possibleRead More →

Data breach against Symantec and its costumers?

On: June 14, 2019

In: Incidents

Symantec, the information security services industry giant, minimized a data breach incident that, according to cybersecurity specialists would have allowed a threat actor to access the company’s passwords and aRead More →

Cyberattacks against gamer community keep growing

On: June 13, 2019

In: Malware

Specialists in IT security audits of the Kaspersky security firm recently published a report that talks about the cybercriminals’ growing interest in attacking the companies that are part of theRead More →

Amazon is sued for storing unauthorized child recordings

On: June 13, 2019

In: Technology

Two lawsuits have been filed against Amazon for storing children’s recordings through its smart speaker, report experts in personal data protection. Claimants allege that the company does not have theRead More →

Evernote extension for Chrome vulnerability allows confidential information theft

On: June 13, 2019

In: Vulnerabilities

Experts in website security audits report the finding of a critical vulnerability in the extension of Evernote for Chrome browser that, if exploited, would allow hackers to hijack the victim’sRead More →

Telegram suffers DoS attack; the company says the China government is behind the hacking

On: June 13, 2019

In: Incidents

The instant messaging service Telegram suffered a denial of service (DoS) attack this Wednesday; through Twitter, the company unveiled the incident, mentioning that users might experience some connection problems whenRead More →

How to open unknown files that have malware in Windows 10 with Sandbox

On: June 12, 2019

In: Technology, Tutorials

According to experts in security audits, from the May update of 2019 Windows Sandbox is available for Windows 10 system administrators. This tool provides an isolated environment of the mainRead More →

New zero-day cryptographic vulnerability found in Windows 10

On: June 12, 2019

In: Vulnerabilities

Website security audit experts member of Google’s “Project Zero”, which is responsible for detecting zero-day vulnerabilities, have revealed a new Windows flaw that was still in the process of beingRead More →

Companies with Oracle WebLogic must be careful; cryptomining malware affects servers

On: June 12, 2019

In: Malware

A group of web application security experts from Trend Micro firm have detected a hacking campaign against Oracle WebLogic Server implementations to install malicious cryptocurrency mining software. Hackers exploit aRead More →

First it was Baltimore, now Philadelphia is under malware attack

On: June 12, 2019

In: Malware

The Philadelphia online court system has been closed for a month due to a virus that has interrupted access to the network, report specialists from the IICS’s cybersecurity course. “SuddenlyRead More →

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