Hackers now targeting victims with country and culture-specific malware

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Hackers are targeting specific countries with their malware now, new research from security firm Sophos shows. The security firm analyzed millions of devices worldwide and has come up with the conclusion that it seems to be more lucrative if the malware is specifically designed to target certain cultures or countries. Scams are also getting harder to notice, as hackers now counterfeit different company logos and invoices perfectly. You could be getting an electricity bill or a speeding ticket that is, in fact, a scam attempt. "You have to look harder to spot fake emails from real ones", said Chester Wisniewski,… [Continue Reading]

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