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.

Researcher finds gaping holes in Trend Micro antivirus

Researcher finds gaping holes in Trend Micro antivirus

Security vendor scrambles to fix remote code execution and silent password leak.
Juha Saarinen Jan 13 2016 6:40AM Security
Eight arrested over ATM-emptying malware

Eight arrested over ATM-emptying malware

Infected machines hand out 40 notes at a time.
Tom Reeve Jan 8 2016 11:37AM Security
Dyreza trojan evolves for Windows 10

Dyreza trojan evolves for Windows 10

Updates support for cybercrime-as-a-service.
Max Metzger Nov 23 2015 6:40AM Security
Apple OS X anti-malware tool easily bypassed

Apple OS X anti-malware tool easily bypassed

Bad files can land on user devices despite Gatekeeper protection.
Staff Writers Oct 6 2015 8:48AM Security
Russian jailed in US over Citadel malware

Russian jailed in US over Citadel malware

Handed 4.5 year sentence.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2015 6:38AM Security
Dangerous malware sneaks into Apple's App Store

Dangerous malware sneaks into Apple's App Store

XcodeGhost found in hundreds of apps.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2015 9:42AM Security
Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Wants US$500 to let phone owners back in.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 10:18AM Security
Co-author of destructive Gozi virus pleads guilty

Co-author of destructive Gozi virus pleads guilty

Malware dubbed one of the "most financially destructive" in history.
Staff Writers Sep 7 2015 9:13AM Security
Dangerous CoreBot info-stealing malware discovered

Dangerous CoreBot info-stealing malware discovered

Attackers create upgradeable malware.
Doug Olenick , Staff Writer Sep 3 2015 5:19AM Security
Close door on TOR or face liability for threats: researchers

Close door on TOR or face liability for threats: researchers

Businesses warned to get proactive against anonymising network.
Juha Saarinen Aug 27 2015 6:30AM Security
Telstra website pushes malvertising

Telstra website pushes malvertising

Link to banking Trojan now disabled.
Adrian Bridgwater Aug 25 2015 6:22AM Security
Kaspersky faked malware to harm rivals: Ex-employees

Kaspersky faked malware to harm rivals: Ex-employees

Company strongly denies allegations.
Staff Writers Aug 16 2015 8:10PM Security
Blackshades RAT coder handed stiff prison sentence

Blackshades RAT coder handed stiff prison sentence

Spyware co-creator given 57 months by US court.
Juha Saarinen Jun 25 2015 8:53AM Security
Duqu spyware used stolen Foxconn certs

Duqu spyware used stolen Foxconn certs

Attackers target hardware manufacturers to steal digital credentials.
Eric Auchard , Joseph Menn Jun 16 2015 5:57AM Security
Kaspersky servers infected by 'Duqu 2.0' malware

Kaspersky servers infected by 'Duqu 2.0' malware

Hackers had access for 'several months' prior to detection.
Tom Reeve Jun 11 2015 6:51AM Security
Ransomware author recants, posts decryption keys

Ransomware author recants, posts decryption keys

Locker creator says sorry.
Juha Saarinen Jun 1 2015 5:25PM Security
Security vendor Tencent found cheating in tests

Security vendor Tencent found cheating in tests

Joins Qihoo 360 to be stripped of awards.
Juha Saarinen May 8 2015 4:54AM Security
New malware strain destroys master boot record to avoid detection

New malware strain destroys master boot record to avoid detection

Takes evasion tactics to a new level.
Ashley Carman May 6 2015 1:27PM Security
Chinese security vendor caught cheating in AV test

Chinese security vendor caught cheating in AV test

Qihoo 360 loses certifications.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2015 6:33AM Security
Aussie enterprises targeted in Bartalex spam campaign

Aussie enterprises targeted in Bartalex spam campaign

Office macro downloads malware used in JP Morgan heist.
Juha Saarinen Apr 29 2015 6:49AM Security

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