Malware Malware

Malware is more prevalent, sophisticated and targeted than ever. In recent history, we have witnessed the devastation wrought by Stuxnet, the most dangerous malware ever seen, and the infection of thousands of Apple Macs which some say is a sign that malware writers have turned their attention to the popular platform. Here we keep track of malware trends and attacks.

EU, US authorities take down malware network

EU, US authorities take down malware network

Targets over 300 servers worldwide.
Staff Writer May 26 2025 6:33AM Security
SK Telecom discloses data breach due to cyberattack

SK Telecom discloses data breach due to cyberattack

Offers USIM replacements for all 23 million users.
Staff Writer Apr 29 2025 6:38AM Security
'Warzone RAT' malware service dismantled

'Warzone RAT' malware service dismantled

Suspects arrested.
Nate Raymond Feb 12 2024 6:54AM Security
Meta says ChatGPT-related malware is on the rise

Meta says ChatGPT-related malware is on the rise

Lures users into downloading malicious apps and browser extensions.
Katie Paul May 4 2023 6:54AM Security
AT&T outs new 'Shikitega' Linux malware

AT&T outs new 'Shikitega' Linux malware

Drops Monero crypto miner.
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2022 10:45AM Security
Telstra says Digicel sweep found malware 'resident' in systems

Telstra says Digicel sweep found malware 'resident' in systems

Outgoing CEO Andrew Penn assesses broader macroeconomic security risks.
Ry Crozier Aug 24 2022 6:29AM Telco/ISP
Romanian man extradited to US over 2007 virus that hit NASA

Romanian man extradited to US over 2007 virus that hit NASA

Prosecutors allege Mihai Paunescu ran hosting service that distributed Gozi.
Staff Writer Jul 20 2022 11:45AM Security
Australian businesses lose $227 million to BEC-like scams

Australian businesses lose $227 million to BEC-like scams

As total scam losses top $2 billion.
Kate Weber Jul 4 2022 11:52AM Financial Services
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
Italy set to curb use of Russian anti-virus software in public sector

Italy set to curb use of Russian anti-virus software in public sector

Kaspersky's woes spread.
Angelo Amante Mar 18 2022 6:37AM 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
NortonLifeLock delays completion of deal for Avast

NortonLifeLock delays completion of deal for Avast

Deal awaits UK, Spain regulatory approval.
Staff Writer Feb 18 2022 12:22PM 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

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