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.

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
Apple iOS flaw lets attackers replace apps with malware

Apple iOS flaw lets attackers replace apps with malware

Masque Attack tricks users into installing malicious code.
Juha Saarinen Nov 11 2014 6:49AM Security
Pizza Hut's PoS systems suffer year-long malware blast

Pizza Hut's PoS systems suffer year-long malware blast

ZeroAccess rootkits cleaned out.
Juha Saarinen Nov 10 2014 12:53PM Security
HP to revoke certificate that mistakenly signed malware

HP to revoke certificate that mistakenly signed malware

Will re-issue new digital signature.
Allie Coyne Oct 13 2014 3:28PM Security
Retailers' PoS systems ransacked by malware

Retailers' PoS systems ransacked by malware

Kmart and Dairy Queen stores hit across the United States.
Staff Writers Oct 13 2014 6:26AM Security
The ethics of security

The ethics of security

[Blog post] Where did that zero-day go?
Juha Saarinen Sep 23 2014 2:31PM Security
BlackPOS malware confirmed in Home Depot US hack

BlackPOS malware confirmed in Home Depot US hack

Repeat offender from Target US breach.
Staff Writer Sep 9 2014 1:25PM Security
Salesforce customers targeted by malware

Salesforce customers targeted by malware

Dyreza Trojan spreading.
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2014 8:26AM Security
Brandis boosts vetting of APS staff to prevent insider threats

Brandis boosts vetting of APS staff to prevent insider threats

Snowden-type threat ‘worse than malware attacks’.
Allie Coyne Sep 2 2014 2:59PM Security
China's IT security gamble

China's IT security gamble

[Blog post] Can Chinese antivirus vendors fill Symantec and Kaspersky's shoes?
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2014 11:20AM Security
FBI used malware in criminal investigation

FBI used malware in criminal investigation

Court documents reveal "Network Investigation Tool".
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2014 5:11AM Security

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