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.

IBM acquires Trusteer

IBM acquires Trusteer

Said to be worth $1 billion.
Adam Greenberg Aug 16 2013 9:00AM Security
New Browlock ransomware emerges

New Browlock ransomware emerges

Runs out of Russia.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2013 8:00AM Security
Tibetan malware attacks resurface

Tibetan malware attacks resurface

Attackers forge watering hole.
Dan Kaplan Aug 14 2013 8:00AM Security
Attackers raid BitCoin wallets via Android key flaws

Attackers raid BitCoin wallets via Android key flaws

55 Bitcoins stolen.
Danielle Walker Aug 13 2013 10:40AM Security
Apple spammers hedge bets

Apple spammers hedge bets

Spruik fake gift cards.
Adam Greenberg Aug 13 2013 8:00AM Security
Twitter spam foists Android trojan

Twitter spam foists Android trojan

Leads to mobile malware.
Danielle Walker Aug 12 2013 9:41AM Financial Services
Linux trojan steals bank credentials

Linux trojan steals bank credentials

RSA says malware devs to add feature suite.
Danielle Walker Aug 12 2013 8:30AM Financial Services
$1.5M cyber heist causes escrow firm to close its doors

$1.5M cyber heist causes escrow firm to close its doors

RAT shutters Efficient Services Escrow Group.
Danielle Walker Aug 9 2013 11:18AM Security
Extradition suspended for Gozi virus co-conspirator

Extradition suspended for Gozi virus co-conspirator

Wins appeal.
Adam Greenberg Aug 9 2013 9:34AM Security
Questions over Tor exploit link to US Govt

Questions over Tor exploit link to US Govt

IP checks used dated methods.
Darren Pauli Aug 8 2013 12:59PM Security
Don't downplay the 'master key' Android bug, researcher says

Don't downplay the 'master key' Android bug, researcher says

Trojan bank app update found.
Danielle Walker Aug 7 2013 5:41AM Security
Thousands of sites foist Blackhole exploit after DNS compromise

Thousands of sites foist Blackhole exploit after DNS compromise

Leverages Java, pdf.
Darren Pauli Aug 6 2013 11:46PM Security
New ransomware campaign targeting websites

New ransomware campaign targeting websites

Defaced with "the worst of the worst" abuse images.
Dan Raywood Aug 6 2013 12:24PM Security
Charger can wipe iPhones, install malware

Charger can wipe iPhones, install malware

Apple plans iOS 7 fix.
Danielle Walker Aug 2 2013 7:00AM Security
New banking trojan may succeed Citadel

New banking trojan may succeed Citadel

Looks like Zeus.
Danielle Walker Jul 25 2013 9:00AM Security
Malware hid in image exif metadata

Malware hid in image exif metadata

Picture this.
Darren Pauli Jul 23 2013 1:10PM Security
$40 tool turns Android apps into trojans

$40 tool turns Android apps into trojans

No skill required.
Danielle Walker Jul 18 2013 9:00AM Security
VXer site rises after raid

VXer site rises after raid

Hobbyist heaven restored.
SC Australia Staff Jul 17 2013 4:25PM Security
New ATO phishing scam emerges

New ATO phishing scam emerges

Malware missed by most anti-virus.
SC Australia Staff Jul 17 2013 12:45PM Security
New ATO phishing scam surfaces

New ATO phishing scam surfaces

Malware missed by most anti-virus engines.
SC Australia Staff Jul 16 2013 1:35PM Security

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