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PowerShell threats increased over 200% last year

Shutterstock The number of threats leveraging PowerShell grew 208% in the last quarter of 2020, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm McAfee. The  McAfee Threats Report of April 2021 found the Q4 2020 increase was driven largely by Donoff malware. It also observed numerous PowerShell attacks using process injection to insert code into legitimate running processes as a privilege escalation technique.  Mobile malware grew 118% in Q4 due in part to a surge in SMS Reg samples, according to the report. Researchers said HiddenAds, Clicker, MoqHao, HiddenApp, Dropper, and FakeApp strains were the most detected mobile malware families. Ransomware also grew in volume between Q3 and Q4 driven by Cryptodefense. Researchers said that REvil, Thanos, Ryuk, RansomeXX, and Maze groups topped the overall list of ransomware families.

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Growing Digital Adoption Providing Extra Opportunities for Cyber-Criminals

2021 Consumer Security Mindset Report. The analysis found that Brits across all age groups have embraced new digital solutions amid ongoing social distancing restrictions. Nearly three-quarters purchased at least one connected device in 2020 and one in five brought at least three. However, more than half (56%) did not adopt or purchase any additional security solutions last year, while almost two-thirds (65%) said they have never considered the value of their data stored online. There was also a significant increase in the amount of data shared online, with 71% of Brits using digital features designed for convenience for the first time in 2020, including text and email notifications (39%) and paperless transaction records (37%).

Christmas: It's the Most Vulnerable Time of the Year - Infosecurity Magazine

At the end of a uniquely challenging year, Christmas will offer much-needed solace to many people. As with most major events since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it will feel markedly different as a result of ongoing social distancing restrictions. In particular, traditional gatherings and parties amongst colleagues, friends and family have largely been rendered impossible in many countries, while present shopping has significantly shifted online. As a result, digital technologies will be relied upon like never before to enjoy the festive period, which unfortunately presents additional opportunities for cyber-criminals to launch attacks. Raef Meeuwise, CISM, CISA, author of