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.

Point-of-sale malware evolves to target travellers

Point-of-sale malware evolves to target travellers

NewPosThings grows its capabilities.
Danielle Walker Apr 7 2015 1:17PM Security
US State Dept shuts down internet systems

US State Dept shuts down internet systems

Plans to harden infrastructure to protect data.
Juha Saarinen Mar 16 2015 6:02AM Security
Lenovo stops pre-loading 'bloatware' on PCs

Lenovo stops pre-loading 'bloatware' on PCs

Offers free anti-virus subscription.
Juha Saarinen Mar 1 2015 9:56AM Security
Extortionists upgrade Reveton ransomware

Extortionists upgrade Reveton ransomware

New payment method introduced.
Juha Saarinen Feb 6 2015 6:30AM Security
The NSA's infosec tips won't stop you from being hacked

The NSA's infosec tips won't stop you from being hacked

[Blog post] Focus on being more secure than your neighbours.
Tony Campbell Jan 27 2015 2:25PM Security
Zero-day Adobe Flash Player flaw discovered

Zero-day Adobe Flash Player flaw discovered

Spotted in popular exploit kit used by attackers.
Juha Saarinen Jan 22 2015 8:16AM Security
Canada bans automatic software installations

Canada bans automatic software installations

Kosher code caught by anti-malware law.
Juha Saarinen Jan 16 2015 6:26AM Security
Gogo inflight wi-fi uses man-in-the-middle malware tactics

Gogo inflight wi-fi uses man-in-the-middle malware tactics

Spoofs web security to keep flyers off You Tube.
Staff Writer Jan 7 2015 12:48PM Security
Sony hack: it's big, bad, and we need to know what happened

Sony hack: it's big, bad, and we need to know what happened

[Blog post] Breach illustrates the need for mandatory disclosure.
Juha Saarinen Dec 10 2014 10:44AM Security
North Korean diplomat denies Pyongyang role in Sony hack

North Korean diplomat denies Pyongyang role in Sony hack

Refutes claims on US radio.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2014 6:54AM Security
FBI warns of 'destructive' malware attack on US companies

FBI warns of 'destructive' malware attack on US companies

'Watershed event' follows Sony breach.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2014 5:52PM Security
ACMA creates self-service portal for malware diagnosis

ACMA creates self-service portal for malware diagnosis

Botnet cleaning made somewhat simpler for ISPs, network operators.
Brett Winterford Nov 28 2014 6:59AM Security
US-CERT issues alert for Regin state-sponsored malware

US-CERT issues alert for Regin state-sponsored malware

GSM networks targeted.
Juha Saarinen Nov 27 2014 8:58AM Security
The failure of the antivirus industry

The failure of the antivirus industry

[Blog post] Insights from AVAR 2014.
Juha Saarinen Nov 26 2014 10:37AM Security
Google releases enterprise anti-malware tool for Macs

Google releases enterprise anti-malware tool for Macs

"Santa" software arrives in time for Christmas.
Allie Coyne Nov 25 2014 8:57AM Security
Regin state-sponsored malware traced to UK, US spies: report

Regin state-sponsored malware traced to UK, US spies: report

Used in surveillance on EU, Belgian telco.
Juha Saarinen Nov 25 2014 6:01AM Security
Third-party app data at risk from iOS 'Masque' flaw

Third-party app data at risk from iOS 'Masque' flaw

App developers encouraged to encrypt data on devices.
Allie Coyne Nov 24 2014 9:12AM Security
Backdoor trojan discovered stalking high-profile targets

Backdoor trojan discovered stalking high-profile targets

Compared to Duqu and Stuxnet.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2014 8:24AM Security
Getting tricked into playing social roulette

Getting tricked into playing social roulette

[Blog post] Defences against social engineering are failing.
Juha Saarinen Nov 12 2014 1:09PM Security
Hackers break into hotel wi-fi to attack travelling execs

Hackers break into hotel wi-fi to attack travelling execs

Bigwigs tricked into downloading malware.
Allie Coyne Nov 11 2014 12:28PM Security

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