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Global police operation takes down Flubot infrastructure

Global police operation takes down Flubot infrastructure

AFP involved in anti-malware action.
Juha Saarinen Jun 2 2022 11:35AM Security
VMware, F5, Log4j added to EnemyBot attack targets

VMware, F5, Log4j added to EnemyBot attack targets

Also tries to infect Android devices.
Richard Chirgwin May 31 2022 11:39AM Security
Google adds phishing protection to Workspace apps

Google adds phishing protection to Workspace apps

Zero trust for Slides, Docs and Sheets as well as Gmail.
Juha Saarinen May 12 2022 6:49AM Cloud
FBI Cyclops Blink operation disinfected thousands of WatchGuard appliances

FBI Cyclops Blink operation disinfected thousands of WatchGuard appliances

Global operation to block GRU-attributed malware.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 7 2022 11:46AM Security
Misconfigured VPN behind destructive Viasat attack

Misconfigured VPN behind destructive Viasat attack

Tens of thousands of replacement modems ready to ship.
Juha Saarinen Mar 31 2022 5:37AM Security
Sandworm crafts malware to run on ASUS routers

Sandworm crafts malware to run on ASUS routers

Cyclops Blink seeking new targets.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 18 2022 11:39AM Security
Cyprus games writer denies links to malware found before Russian invasion

Cyprus games writer denies links to malware found before Russian invasion

Implicated in data shredding cyber attack.
Michele Kambas and James Pearson Feb 25 2022 12:15PM Security
Microsoft observes destructive malware in Ukraine govt agency systems

Microsoft observes destructive malware in Ukraine govt agency systems

After cyber attack.
Staff Writer Jan 17 2022 6:50AM Security
Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against NSO Group

Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against NSO Group

US appeals court rules.
Jonathan Stempel Nov 9 2021 12:24PM Security
FluBot season arrives in Australia

FluBot season arrives in Australia

Smish-ware infection spreads from Europe.
Juha Saarinen Aug 12 2021 5:29PM Security
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 6:41PM Security
Any Android security app is better than Google Play Protect

Any Android security app is better than Google Play Protect

Independent testing slates Google's security app.
Juha Saarinen Jul 29 2021 11:15AM Security
Remote access scammers take $7.2m from Aussies

Remote access scammers take $7.2m from Aussies

In the first half of 2021.
Kate Weber Jul 12 2021 4:09PM Financial Services
Mac users urged to update OS to fix 'massively bad' bug

Mac users urged to update OS to fix 'massively bad' bug

Could enable malware to bypass in-built protections.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2021 6:48AM Security
Carbanak hacking group sysadmin sentenced to 10 years in prison

Carbanak hacking group sysadmin sentenced to 10 years in prison

Other alleged members await trial or sentencing.
Juha Saarinen Apr 17 2021 9:34AM Security
Chinese hackers used Facebook to target Uighurs abroad, company says

Chinese hackers used Facebook to target Uighurs abroad, company says

Including those living in Australia.
Elizabeth Culliford and Raphael Satter Mar 25 2021 6:33AM Security
US authorities charge alleged Netwalker ransomware affiliate

US authorities charge alleged Netwalker ransomware affiliate

Claimed to have raked in A$36 million.
Juha Saarinen Jan 28 2021 11:13AM Security
Police take over global Emotet infrastructure

Police take over global Emotet infrastructure

Arrests made and servers seized.
Juha Saarinen Jan 28 2021 6:51AM Security
Ransomware gang Ryuk thought to have pulled in US$150 million

Ransomware gang Ryuk thought to have pulled in US$150 million

Digital wallets bursting with ransom payments.
Juha Saarinen Jan 11 2021 9:45AM Security
FireEye, GoDaddy and Microsoft flick SolarWinds SUNBURST 'killswitch'

FireEye, GoDaddy and Microsoft flick SolarWinds SUNBURST 'killswitch'

Actor likely to remain in infected networks, however.
Juha Saarinen Dec 17 2020 12:25PM Security

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