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.

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
Tens of thousands flock to malware laden GTA V PC releases

Tens of thousands flock to malware laden GTA V PC releases

Drops malware, surveys.
Danielle Walker Oct 29 2013 1:10PM Security
Mozilla fingers developer mode behind Firefox OS malware

Mozilla fingers developer mode behind Firefox OS malware

Teen hacker keeps mum on research.
Adam Greenberg Oct 29 2013 11:30AM Security
#BPX audio: Michael Sulmeyer: The Political Economy of the Cyber-security and Malware Markets

#BPX audio: Michael Sulmeyer: The Political Economy of the Cyber-security and Malware Markets

Sulmeyer's talk drew heated debate from delegates.
Darren Pauli Oct 25 2013 9:04AM Security
28,000 enterprise machines compromised by Sazoora trojan

28,000 enterprise machines compromised by Sazoora trojan

Swipes data.
Danielle Walker Oct 24 2013 8:03AM Security
First Firefox OS malware emerges

First Firefox OS malware emerges

Silently swipes SD card data, contacts.
Adam Greenberg Oct 22 2013 11:30AM Security
ATM malware coughs up cash on demand

ATM malware coughs up cash on demand

Spotted in Mexico, but unlikely to hit Oz.
Darren Pauli Oct 18 2013 10:00AM Security
Oracle releases critical Java, apps security update

Oracle releases critical Java, apps security update

Get patchy with it.
Juha Saarinen Oct 18 2013 5:10AM Security
Compromised certs spread email and browser -jacking malware

Compromised certs spread email and browser -jacking malware

New certs stolen as old ones revoked.
Danielle Walker Oct 17 2013 8:00AM Security
Dexter raids millions from Saffer bank accounts

Dexter raids millions from Saffer bank accounts

Forensics called in.
Adam Greenberg Oct 17 2013 7:00AM Security
'Most popular' torrent client laced with Android malware

'Most popular' torrent client laced with Android malware

Rooted users targeted.
Darren Pauli Oct 14 2013 4:40PM Security
Gameover trojan hides in SSL

Gameover trojan hides in SSL

Variant detected on 250,000 infected computers.
Danielle Walker Oct 8 2013 10:20AM Security
Malvertising booms amid lax vetting checks

Malvertising booms amid lax vetting checks

Fraudulent and malicious advertising - known as malvertising - is among the sneakier threats discussed in a recent report.
Adam Greenberg Oct 4 2013 6:00AM Security
Aussies put faith in 'malware-immune' computers

Aussies put faith in 'malware-immune' computers

Or their foolproof ability to skirt threats.
Staff Writers Oct 2 2013 11:50AM Security

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