New Malware Exploit Spreading: requires more user attention to the basics

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Clouds, Desktop Apps, IT Blueprint, Security, Uncategorized

Another New malware exploit spreading calls for renewed vigilance.

A new malware exploit spreading the Zeus Trojan via phishing messages is at work on the internet. It was discovered by researchers early Wednesday. People launching these malware and viruses are empowered by users not paying attention to the basics. There are toolkits available for unscrupulous individuals to launch these things. The genie is out of the bottle, and they wish a lot of people will make it easy for them. They want you to forget the basics and drop their guard.

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Read more about this particular threat at the links above. It is one close to a million that will be released in the next 10 days. According to Tony Bradley writing for PC World, “Malware has been around for more than 40 years, but according to a report from Panda Security 20 percent of all of the malware that’s ever existed was created in 2013. That’s the equivalent of 30 million new malware threats in one year, or about 82,000 per day.”

From http://www.pcworld.com/article/2109210/report-average-of-82-000-new-malware-threats-per-day-in-2013.html

The best security analyst estimate that there is roughly 1 new malware exploit spreading every second, every day. And that is just targeted at the “pc world,” Thousands more are now aimed at the Android and Apple marketplaces. The bottom line is that these new malware exploits have a goal that targets your wallet. Remember to follow the TekUser safe computing mantra:

  • Be aware of  malware: a new malware exploit spreading, roughly one every second. It’s like a hurricane heading toward your cloud connected devices. Batten down the hatches by following safe computing tactics.
  • Practice safe computing: like the storm above is headed for your device. The new malware exploit spreading this second is headed at an end point. It could be yours.

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  •  Keep your OS, application software and apps current and patched.
  • Keep your Antivirus software updated.
  • Pick a safe password and change it regularly.
  • Browse the Internet carefully. If a site is not using https or similar safety protocol try to avoid it or at least limit the access time.
  • Never open email from unknown senders. Even if you know the sender ask the person who sent it if it arrives unexpectedly with an attachment.

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