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You might remember CYREN’s previous Cyber-Grinch and Cyber-Scrooge blog article from 2014… Tis the time of the year when this article’s content becomes relevant again!  The Scams of Christmas Past, Present, and Future In 2015, the cyber-criminals, alias Cyber-Grinch and Cyber-Scrooge are active and creative in their goal of making

Year of the Breach 2014 was called by many the “year of the breach”. Throughout the Asia Pacific region , high-profile cases hit the headlines. In Jan 2014, the personal data of 20 million South Koreans — or 40% of the country’s population — was stolen, sparking outrage as worried

Android Malware “GhostPush” Already discovered packaged into 39 different Android apps, “GhostPush” (sometimes also called “Rootnik”) malware turns an infected device into a platform for the installation of adware, unwanted homescreen links, and further malware. Victims have found the malware to be deeply entrenched and difficult to remove.  Malicious Code

Chinese users – a very attractive target for phishing attacks Chinese people are increasingly getting online and adopting mobile services. 2014 was a pivotal year, with the massive adoption of mobile services by over 560 million users. It is anticipated that more than half of the entire population of China

Cyber Security Awareness Month October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Out of curiosity, I looked online to see what sort of information was available on the topic. I wasn’t surprised by the results; there were thousands of links, including newspaper articles, infographics, and general awareness notices, with sources that included the