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.

Two security firms disclose 'Red October' details

Two security firms disclose 'Red October' details

Domain names axed.
Danielle Walker Jan 23 2013 9:32AM Security
Financial malware infects 100 fast food restaurants

Financial malware infects 100 fast food restaurants

Malware found on harddrives, not point of sale systems.
Danielle Walker Jan 18 2013 10:18AM Security
Phishers duck researchers with filtered victim lists

Phishers duck researchers with filtered victim lists

Bouncer list phishing redirects outsiders to 404 pages.
Danielle Walker Jan 18 2013 4:33AM Security
German police building malware

German police building malware

Using commercial FinFisher tool for now.
Dan Raywood Jan 18 2013 4:15AM Security
Another Java zero-day for sale

Another Java zero-day for sale

Patch incomplete.
Juha Saarinen Jan 17 2013 11:50AM Security
Virus shutters US power plant

Virus shutters US power plant

Facility pushed off line for three weeks.
a Staff Writer Jan 17 2013 7:55AM Security
Another Java 0-day flaw for sale

Another Java 0-day flaw for sale

Patch incomplete.
Juha Saarinen Jan 17 2013 7:51AM Security
Rocra malware spies on governments

Rocra malware spies on governments

Kaspersky details its hunt for "Red October".
Juha Saarinen Jan 15 2013 7:44AM Security
Browser drive-by exploits top Internet threat list

Browser drive-by exploits top Internet threat list

Attackers use big data, cloud to target users.
Juha Saarinen Jan 10 2013 6:54AM Security
John McAfee details Belizean 'espionage'

John McAfee details Belizean 'espionage'

Claims to have doled out dozens of infected laptops.
Danielle Walker Jan 9 2013 12:37PM Security
John McAfee: I installed keyloggers on Belize cop computers

John McAfee: I installed keyloggers on Belize cop computers

Cyber espionage tactics used to "uncover corruption" among the power players of Belize.
Danielle Walker Jan 9 2013 9:44AM Security
POS terminal malware found

POS terminal malware found

Data stealer found attacking point of sale systems.
SC Staff Jan 7 2013 8:07AM Security
Predictions 2013: Netgear

Predictions 2013: Netgear

Traditional malware, smartphone threats and social media risks.
Staff Writers Jan 7 2013 7:08AM Security
Analysts: Anonymous to decline in 2013

Analysts: Anonymous to decline in 2013

Security vendor finds hacking group predictable.
Brett Winterford Dec 28 2012 10:15AM Security
Analysts: Anonymous to decline in 2013

Analysts: Anonymous to decline in 2013

Security vendor finds hacking group predictable.
Brett Winterford Dec 28 2012 9:54AM Security
Malware steals from point of sale systems

Malware steals from point of sale systems

Mystery bug in airgapped systems.
SC Staff Dec 28 2012 9:29AM Security
Iran deflects cyber attack on industrial sites

Iran deflects cyber attack on industrial sites

Oil facilities become targets for custom-made viruses.
a Staff Writer Dec 26 2012 10:37AM Security
Carberp trojan for sale for $40k

Carberp trojan for sale for $40k

Researchers suspect sale will bankroll new malware campaign.
Danielle Walker Dec 18 2012 9:17AM Security
Destructive malware attacking Iranian computers

Destructive malware attacking Iranian computers

Cyber sabotage.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2012 6:41AM Security
Swedish scareware payment processor gets US prison sentence

Swedish scareware payment processor gets US prison sentence

960,000 victims.
Juha Saarinen Dec 17 2012 11:55AM Security

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