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.

Microsoft defends sinkholing Citadel

Microsoft defends sinkholing Citadel

Takedown draws criticism.
Dan Raywood Jun 28 2013 9:47AM Security
Mobile malware up 600%

Mobile malware up 600%

But privacy invaders a bigger issue.
Danielle Walker Jun 28 2013 9:30AM Security
Google opens up about the malware alerts it sends users

Google opens up about the malware alerts it sends users

New public data.
Dan Kaplan Jun 26 2013 8:55AM Security
Malware 'first proof' of Chinese attacks on South Korea

Malware 'first proof' of Chinese attacks on South Korea

PinkStats downloader identified.
Danielle Walker Jun 26 2013 8:55AM Security
Carberp FIRE SALE!

Carberp FIRE SALE!

Creators bail as Ruskie heat gets too hot.
Danielle Walker Jun 21 2013 8:00AM Security
Scammers exploit NBA finals

Scammers exploit NBA finals

Malware dribbles through Facebook, Tumblr.
Danielle Walker Jun 20 2013 10:02AM Security
'PRISM watchlist' phishing email surfaces

'PRISM watchlist' phishing email surfaces

Targets Tibetans.
Dan Kaplan Jun 19 2013 11:34AM Security
Trojan used fake Adobe certificates

Trojan used fake Adobe certificates

Backdoor steals data, captures screenshots.
Danielle Walker Jun 18 2013 7:31AM Security
Bad Pigs culled from Google Play

Bad Pigs culled from Google Play

Tenb thousand users download app.
Danielle Walker Jun 17 2013 7:24AM Security
McAfee report goofed Koobface infection rates

McAfee report goofed Koobface infection rates

Repackaged binaries threw off statistics.
Dan Kaplan Jun 12 2013 10:40AM Security
Researchers say most advanced Android trojan found

Researchers say most advanced Android trojan found

Rare malware.
Danielle Walker Jun 11 2013 6:30AM Security
NAB cyber security chief blames US for fraud spike

NAB cyber security chief blames US for fraud spike

Australia an easy target.
Darren Pauli Jun 7 2013 6:28AM Security
RSA Asia Pac in pictures: NAB on fraud campaigns

RSA Asia Pac in pictures: NAB on fraud campaigns

Slides from NAB head of cyber security Nicholas Scott. A story on his talk is published here. Or see more .
Darren Pauli Jun 6 2013 2:45PM Security
NAB cyber security head says US crackdown caused fraud spike

NAB cyber security head says US crackdown caused fraud spike

Down Under is the 'un-burnt forest' of fraud.
Darren Pauli Jun 6 2013 2:43PM Security
Koobface worm body count breaks record

Koobface worm body count breaks record

Facebook terror makes a comeback.
Danielle Walker Jun 5 2013 6:30AM Security
Revised icode applied to mobiles

Revised icode applied to mobiles

ISPs asked to cut off infected tablets, smartphones.
Brett Winterford Jun 4 2013 7:18AM Security
Web browser flaw puts Aussie bank customers at risk

Web browser flaw puts Aussie bank customers at risk

Sensitive credentials stored in memory.
Darren Pauli May 31 2013 12:04PM Security
Memory gaffe leaves Aussie bank accounts open to theft

Memory gaffe leaves Aussie bank accounts open to theft

Clear text credentials stored in memory.
Darren Pauli May 31 2013 9:50AM Security
Revised icode applied to mobile devices

Revised icode applied to mobile devices

ISPs asked to cut off infected tablets, smartphones.
Brett Winterford May 31 2013 9:19AM Security
Beta Bot banking malware surfaces

Beta Bot banking malware surfaces

Includes rootkit that blocks security sites.
Danielle Walker May 30 2013 10:45AM Security

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