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.

Attackers use Skype to spread Liftoh trojan

Attackers use Skype to spread Liftoh trojan

Countries in Latin America have been the primary targets in this campaign, researchers say.
Danielle Walker May 27 2013 1:17PM Security
Google technology advocate sends NBN safety message

Google technology advocate sends NBN safety message

Suggests mandatory protection measures.
Charis Palmer May 22 2013 11:46AM Networking
Aussie ISPs still seeing users with Zeus infections

Aussie ISPs still seeing users with Zeus infections

Staying power.
Allie Coyne May 21 2013 12:56PM Security
Espionage hacking campaign linked to India

Espionage hacking campaign linked to India

Operation Hangover hits Pakistan.
Dan Kaplan May 21 2013 8:56AM Security
Pushdo revived with domain-generator algo

Pushdo revived with domain-generator algo

Command and control concealed.
Danielle Walker May 20 2013 9:25AM Security
Music could trigger mobile malware

Music could trigger mobile malware

Heavy bass beats could lead to ownage.
Shona Ghosh May 20 2013 9:00AM Security
Mac spyware discovered on Angolan dissident's computer at Oslo Freedom Forum

Mac spyware discovered on Angolan dissident's computer at Oslo Freedom Forum

New strain of Mac malware found.
Dan Kaplan May 17 2013 9:48AM Security
SpyEye trojan developer extradited to US

SpyEye trojan developer extradited to US

One of the masterminds behind the pernicious SpyEye banking trojan has been extradited to the United States, where he will face charges for computer and wire fraud.
Dan Kaplan May 8 2013 1:05PM Security
Stats confirm malware built at record rates

Stats confirm malware built at record rates

Trojans dominate.
Dan Kaplan May 7 2013 10:19AM Security
Dutch police ask for powers to plant malware, hack DDoS servers

Dutch police ask for powers to plant malware, hack DDoS servers

F-Secure won't help.
Nicole Kobie May 6 2013 6:13AM Security
BadNews Android apps spread SMS trojan

BadNews Android apps spread SMS trojan

Ad network foists malware.
Danielle Walker Apr 23 2013 9:37AM Security
Phishing scams target Waco explosion

Phishing scams target Waco explosion

Ducks anti-virus.
Dan Raywood Apr 22 2013 10:21AM Security
Web malware overtakes network worms

Web malware overtakes network worms

Conficker losing ground.
Dan Kaplan Apr 19 2013 9:06AM Security
Boston Marathon blasts breed malware ruses

Boston Marathon blasts breed malware ruses

Fake charities pop up.
Dan Kaplan Apr 18 2013 2:10PM Security
Trojan uses magic code

Trojan uses magic code

Thousands affected.
Danielle Walker Apr 18 2013 12:10PM Security
Hackers steal 2.4 million credit card numbers from US supermarket chain

Hackers steal 2.4 million credit card numbers from US supermarket chain

Fraudsters make schmucks of Schnucks.
Dan Kaplan Apr 16 2013 4:01PM Security
Android malware spikes in 2012

Android malware spikes in 2012

User error blamed.
Juha Saarinen Apr 16 2013 6:26AM Security
Android app hijacks airplanes

Android app hijacks airplanes

Remote attack detailed.
Juha Saarinen Apr 12 2013 9:05AM Security
Bitcoin malware spreads over Skype

Bitcoin malware spreads over Skype

Computers enslaved to mine bitcoins.
Steve Evans Apr 9 2013 9:00AM Security
Global security nightmare for PCs narrowly averted

Global security nightmare for PCs narrowly averted

UEFI BIOS source code, signing keys leaked online.
Juha Saarinen Apr 8 2013 10:23AM Security

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