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Research: Microsoft Teams Can Be Used for Malware Delivery

Microsoft Teams is now one of the 10 most targeted sign-in applications in Microsoft 365 and can be abused by attackers, Proofpoint says.

May 18, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

It is common knowledge that Azure, PowerShell, Exchange and other Microsoft Tools and services are popular targets of threat actors, but Microsoft Teams is emerging as one of the most targeted Microsoft applications for attackers. According to enterprise security firm Proofpoint, Microsoft Teams is now one of the 10 most targeted sign-in applications, with nearly […]

Atera, ESET Launch Anti-Malware, Threat Detection Integration

Atera is launching a new integration with cybersecurity firm ESET to allow Atera users to deploy anti-malware solutions.

March 10, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cloud-based remote IT management software company Atera is launching a new integration with cybersecurity firm ESET to allow Atera users to deploy anti-malware solutions. The partnership pairs ESET’s advanced security solutions with Atera’s cloud-based platform to help IT professionals automate and protect vital assets within the Atera platform. The integration results in an anti-malware and […]

Malwarebytes Launches Mobile Device Security Solution

Malwarebytes Mobile Security for Business allows IT to manage protection across mobile devices and other endpoints from the same console.

February 6, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Malwarebytes is launching Malwarebytes Mobile Security for Business, a new tool designed to bring the company’s endpoint protection capabilities to professional mobile devices. According to the company, the mobile device security solution is in response to the growing number of connected mobile devices connecting to corroborate resources. Citing the company’s own research, Malwarebytes says 25% […]

Hackers Are Pivoting to OneNote Documents for Malware Delivery

Proofpoint researchers say they have identified an increase in the use of OneNote documents to deliver malware after Microsoft blocks macros.

February 6, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Threat actors are increasingly using OneNote documents to deliver malware as Microsoft makes it difficult for them to use other Office documents by blocking macros by default. Now, hackers are experimenting with other file types, including using virtual hard disk, compiled HTML and OneNote, according to new research from enterprise security software company Proofpoint. The […]

Malware-Delivering Cloud Apps Nearly Tripled in 2022

Cloud-delivered malware is now responsible for a much higher percentage of all malware delivery, Netskope research finds.

January 11, 2023 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Over 400 distinct cloud applications delivered malware in 2022, nearly tripling the amount seen in the prior year, according to the latest research from Netskope, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based SASE provider. Netskope researchers also found that 30% of all cloud malware downloads in 2022 originated from Microsoft OneDrive. As cloud apps are widely used by […]

These are the Top 11 Malware Strains Observed in 2021

These are the top malware strains that IT and security professionals should protect against, according to U.S., Australian cybersecurity officials.

August 5, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new joint cybersecurity advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) details the 11 most-observed malware strains from the last year, including remote access Trojans, banking Trojans, information stealers and ransomware. In the advisory, CISA along with the ACSC says most of these top malware […]

Microsoft Office Flaws Exploited in Nearly 80% of Malware Attacks

In Q1 2022, as many as 78.5% of malware targets Microsoft Office vulnerabilities, according to Atlas VPN research.

July 20, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Microsoft Office remains the most widely exploited software for malware delivery, according data by Atlas VPN. The primary reason is that a significant portion of Office users delay essential security updates, keeping the door open for fraudsters to inject malicious code through various loopholes, even if they are already known publicly. In Q1 2022, as […]

Atera Launches New Malwarebytes Integration

Atera's integration with Malwarebytes will allow users to deploy Malwarebytes products directly through the Atera platform.

July 8, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remote monitoring and IT management provider Atera now offers a new integration with anti-malware provider Malwarebytes to automate licensing and provisioning of the company’s OneView platform to help streamline and maximize security operations. The integration will effectively allow users to deploy Malwarebytes products directly through Atera’s remote monitoring and management platform, giving customers access to […]

CrowdStrike Falcon Pro for Mac Achieves 100% Malware Protection, Wins Fifth AV-Comparatives Approved Mac Security Product Award

June 28, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Award validates CrowdStrike’s industry leadership in proactively protecting customers against today’s most advanced attacks AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, today announced CrowdStrike Falcon Pro for Mac has won a fifth consecutive Approved Security Product award from leading independent testing organization AV-Comparatives, achieving the […]

Members Worldwide Gather at 55th General Meeting of the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG) in London to Address Current and Emerging Issues in Messaging, Malware and Cybersecurity

May 27, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cybersecurity–Members of the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG) will gather June 13-16, 2022 in London as part of its global collaboration on messaging and online abuse. At its 55th general meeting, members and invited experts will address a number of topics related to its cybersecurity focus areas, including readiness, data […]