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.

Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot

Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot

Privacy scandal news saw share price fall off a cliff.
Juha Saarinen Jan 31 2020 10:25AM Security
Travelex restoring electronic services after ransomware attack

Travelex restoring electronic services after ransomware attack

Some internal and order processing systems back online.
Staff Writer Jan 14 2020 9:42AM Security
Google's Project Zero firms up 90-day disclosure policy

Google's Project Zero firms up 90-day disclosure policy

Faster, better patches with improved adoption new goal for policy.
Juha Saarinen Jan 10 2020 5:00PM Security
Ransomware shuts down Travelex systems

Ransomware shuts down Travelex systems

Unpatched systems could be attack vector, say researchers.
Juha Saarinen Jan 8 2020 8:55AM Security
Travelex offline after 'software virus' attack

Travelex offline after 'software virus' attack

Resorts to manual currency exchange.
Juha Saarinen Jan 3 2020 9:46AM Security
Malware broker behind US hacks is now teaching computer skills in China

Malware broker behind US hacks is now teaching computer skills in China

Used RAT against three US companies.
Steve Stecklow and Alexandra Harney Dec 26 2019 6:11AM Security
US, UK go after Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers behind Dridex malware

US, UK go after Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers behind Dridex malware

Lamborghini-driving alleged leader and 17 associates face charges.
Andy Sullivan and Raphael Satter , Staff Writers Dec 6 2019 6:50AM Security
ACSC warns on BlueKeep after cryptojacking exploit detected

ACSC warns on BlueKeep after cryptojacking exploit detected

And downgrades Emotet malware alert.
Justin Hendry Nov 8 2019 8:45PM Security
North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

Pyongyang malware spreaders behind WannaCry strike again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2019 12:08PM Security
Google Play Protect flunks Android anti-malware test

Google Play Protect flunks Android anti-malware test

Only product to get "not approved" rating by indy test lab.
Juha Saarinen Jul 30 2019 1:18PM Security
BASF, Siemens and others targeted with Winnti malware

BASF, Siemens and others targeted with Winnti malware

Fresh wave of attacks.
Staff Writer Jul 25 2019 6:22AM Security
Wolters Kluwer takes down cloud services after malware infection

Wolters Kluwer takes down cloud services after malware infection

Impacts Australian users of CCH software.
Staff Writer May 8 2019 12:57PM Cloud
189 Australian banks, finserv providers attacked by SMS-borne malware

189 Australian banks, finserv providers attacked by SMS-borne malware

'Gustuff' malware ships with catalogue of fake logon screens, localised targeting mechanisms.
Simon Sharwood Apr 10 2019 12:03PM Financial Services
Christchurch terrorist's banned rant booby trapped with disk wiper

Christchurch terrorist's banned rant booby trapped with disk wiper

Overwrites disk master boot records.
Juha Saarinen Apr 1 2019 12:50AM Security
Australia's Commonwealth Games blocked 176,000 pieces of malware

Australia's Commonwealth Games blocked 176,000 pieces of malware

Network security numbers disclosed.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2019 7:15AM Networking
Aussie web hosts compromised in malware campaign

Aussie web hosts compromised in malware campaign

Websites mine $3900 of Monero, injected with ads.
Ry Crozier Jan 29 2019 9:15AM Security
NSA to release Ghidra reverse engineering tool

NSA to release Ghidra reverse engineering tool

Toolkit first leaked last year to be made public for free.
Juha Saarinen Jan 7 2019 3:11PM Security
Malware attack hits printing of major US newspapers

Malware attack hits printing of major US newspapers

Hurt back-office systems used to publish and produce editions.
Jim Finkle Dec 30 2018 5:08PM Security
Hackers used Twitter 'malmeme' pics to control Trojan

Hackers used Twitter 'malmeme' pics to control Trojan

Images contained embedded command.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2018 9:22AM Security
'No evidence' data stolen in compromise: PageUp

'No evidence' data stolen in compromise: PageUp

After forensic examination.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2018 3:01PM Security

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