ESET researchers discover first-ever ransomware misusing Android accessibility services

Detected by ESET products as Android/DoubleLocker, it is based on the foundations of a particular banking Trojan, renowned for misusing accessibility services of the Android operating system. However, DoubleLocker lacks the functions related to harvesting users’ banking credentials and wiping out their accounts.

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The evolution of Mirai could spell trouble for Windows business and home users

The infamous Mirai malware is now capable of targeting Windows systems, according to researchers at an antivirus firm. The original version of the malware was discovered in August 2016 and was used by cybercriminals to create botnets of infected Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Remote Telecom Project by Trojan Battery & Team Sustain Named Finalist for Intersolar India “Solar Projects” Award

Trojan Battery, has been named as a finalist for the Intersolar “Solar Projects in India” award.  Trojan and its project partner, Team Sustain, were recognised for their Remote Telecom project featuring Trojan’s new advanced lead acid Smart CarbonT batteries.

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Western energy companies under ‘state-backed’ sabotage threat from Dragonfly, security firms warn

Critical national infrastructure firms have been advised by security experts Symantec to check their networks after the discovery of a new attack, codenamed Dragonfly. Also known as Energetic Bear, Dragonfly is said to be capable of doing damage to utilities on the same scale as Stuxnet.

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