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.

Malicious DLL targets e-commerce sites for customer credit card data

Malicious DLL targets e-commerce sites for customer credit card data

The malware, dubbed "ISN," is masked as a module for Microsoft Internet Information Services web-hosting software.
Danielle Walker Dec 13 2013 12:00PM Security
Sophisticated Hesperbot malware targets Aussie banks

Sophisticated Hesperbot malware targets Aussie banks

Uses web injects, video capture and malicious mobile apps.
Darren Pauli Dec 12 2013 1:37PM Security
VXers physically install malware to spy on pro poker player

VXers physically install malware to spy on pro poker player

Monitored online gambling moves.
Marcos Colon Dec 12 2013 12:00PM Security
BlackHole gang prosecuted

BlackHole gang prosecuted

Ruskies pounce on Paunch.
Danielle Walker Dec 9 2013 5:30AM Security
Millions of stolen passwords found in botnet controller

Millions of stolen passwords found in botnet controller

Same simple passwords still commonly in use.
Juha Saarinen Dec 8 2013 9:00AM Security
Dexter point-of-sale malware strikes U.S. and abroad

Dexter point-of-sale malware strikes U.S. and abroad

After recently impacting banks in South Africa, the malware is now infecting point-of-sale systems throughout the globe, including those in the U.S., a security firm found.
Danielle Walker Dec 5 2013 1:08PM Security
Millions of stolen passwords found in botnet controller

Millions of stolen passwords found in botnet controller

Same simple passwords still commonly in use.
Juha Saarinen Dec 5 2013 6:09AM Security
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

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