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Agent Smith Virus - 25 Million Android Devices Vulnerable!

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Agent Smith Virus – Matrix is back to haunt 25 Million Android users! The gigantic world of the malware invites new specie in the Clan named as Agent Smith Virus. According to the reports, Agent Smith is an Android Phone Malware that has taken over around 25 million mobile devices around the globe. The reports of devices been targeted by a new advertising malware surfaced last week when Android users mentioned the appearance of unexpected pop-up ads while using apps such as Whatsapp & Flipkart. This virus of a new kind propagates through third-party app store named 9apps.com, which is owned by China’s Alibaba, the resources said. Understanding the Attack of Agent Smith The cyber-security analysts at Check Point, an Israel–based IT company, conducted a detailed analysis on the spread techniques & behavior of Agent Smith Virus. The report said that Agent Smith infects devices by – ·           exploiting the known vulnerabilities...

Germany’s Major Cyber Attack: Private data of Politicians leaked by 20-Year-Old Man

German  Cyber Attack A comprehensive confession made by a 20 year old man regarding the data breach attack has marked an end to the misery over the information leak of Angela Merkel and other public figures. Styling himself  G0d , the anonymous 20 year old published private information about journalists, politicians & celebrities on Twitter under the username  @_0rbit . The computer amateur managed to access & leak personal data of around 1000 people including  German Chancellor Angela Merkel . The defendant is a student who lives with his parents. He is believed to have acted alone out of rage by the political statements made by public figures he targeted. The target included politicians from every major political party except for the  far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)  raising a suspicion of their influence in this cyber crime activity. However there is no evidence of involvement of foreign intelligence or activists from the far-right...