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.

Canada passes world's toughest anti-spam law

Canada passes world's toughest anti-spam law

Penalties up to $10 million.
Juha Saarinen Dec 5 2013 4:52AM Training & Development
Linux worm targets 'internet of things'

Linux worm targets 'internet of things'

Exploits PHP vulnerability.
Danielle Walker Dec 4 2013 2:05PM Security
Carders' bid to steal christmas

Carders' bid to steal christmas

Neverquest mass banking attack.
Tim Ring Dec 4 2013 2:00PM Security
Iran nuclear geeks brace for Stuxnet's BIG BROTHER

Iran nuclear geeks brace for Stuxnet's BIG BROTHER

Fars News Agency reports.
Adam Greenberg Dec 4 2013 12:05PM Security
Linux worm infected internet-enabled home devices

Linux worm infected internet-enabled home devices

The worm, called "Darlloz," exploits a PHP vulnerability to spread amongst Linux users.
Danielle Walker Dec 4 2013 6:00AM Security
Virus takes user's photo via webcam

Virus takes user's photo via webcam

A rogue anti-virus product that blackmails people by secretly taking their picture with their webcam is on the rise.
Tim Ring Dec 2 2013 9:00AM Security
Exploit kit shifts: Neutrino a favourite as Blackhole dissipates

Exploit kit shifts: Neutrino a favourite as Blackhole dissipates

BlackShades RAT booming.
Danielle Walker Nov 27 2013 6:30AM Security
NSA uses malware to plunder 50,000 networks

NSA uses malware to plunder 50,000 networks

Digital sleeper cells.
Adam Greenberg Nov 26 2013 1:33PM Security
Firm predicts 2014's 'most dangerous' malware trends

Firm predicts 2014's 'most dangerous' malware trends

Source code leaks to make malware more pervasive.
Danielle Walker Nov 25 2013 8:00AM Security
More malware targets compromised digital signatures

More malware targets compromised digital signatures

30 percent rise.
Adam Greenberg Nov 25 2013 7:00AM Security
Credit card -stealing trojan 'offers better protection than Tor'

Credit card -stealing trojan 'offers better protection than Tor'

i2Ninja sold on a Russian cyber crime forum.
Adam Greenberg Nov 22 2013 8:00AM Security
DEADLY NINJA Stuxnet the first to attack Iran nuclear plant

DEADLY NINJA Stuxnet the first to attack Iran nuclear plant

Copycat weapons not limited to nation-states, boffin says.
Darren Pauli Nov 22 2013 6:00AM Security
Cryptolocker ransomware a BitCoin boom for crims

Cryptolocker ransomware a BitCoin boom for crims

Tens of millions targeted.
Adam Greenberg Nov 19 2013 3:25PM Security
Linux backdoor stole company logins

Linux backdoor stole company logins

Fokirtor trojan discovered.
Danielle Walker Nov 17 2013 10:30AM Security
Trojan changes victims' start pages for ad revenue

Trojan changes victims' start pages for ad revenue

A new trojan infects browsers to change users' start pages, directing them to advertising sites.
Marcos Colon Nov 17 2013 7:00AM Security
Infosec forum hacked, foists malware via IE zero-day

Infosec forum hacked, foists malware via IE zero-day

Stay off IE until patch released.
Adam Greenberg Nov 13 2013 10:00AM Security
Whitepaper: Buying Criteria for Advanced Malware Protection

Whitepaper: Buying Criteria for Advanced Malware Protection

Advanced Malware Protection requires an integrated set of controls and a continuous process to detect, confirm, track, analyse and remediate these threats – before, during and after an attack
Nov 8 2013 12:09PM
ATM malware Ploutus updated with English-language version

ATM malware Ploutus updated with English-language version

The Spanish-language ATM malware, which allowed attackers in Mexico to force ATMs to spit out cash, now has an updated English-language version.
Adam Greenberg Nov 1 2013 10:00AM Security
Angry ads in Android apps

Angry ads in Android apps

Too much 'madware', Symantec says.
Danielle Walker Nov 1 2013 6:00AM Security
Tor rats busted

Tor rats busted

Malware generated $1.4 million.
Marcos Colon Oct 31 2013 4:17PM Security

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