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.

Pentagon starts outing APT zero-days on VirusTotal

Pentagon starts outing APT zero-days on VirusTotal

Fancy Bear-ware made public.
Juha Saarinen Nov 12 2018 7:00AM Security
Microsoft trials sandboxed Windows Defender AV

Microsoft trials sandboxed Windows Defender AV

Claims first for security program.
Juha Saarinen Oct 28 2018 8:00PM Security
Database destroying worm menaces Linux and Windows servers

Database destroying worm menaces Linux and Windows servers

Botnet, ransomware and coin mining rolled into one malware.
Juha Saarinen Sep 19 2018 9:39AM Security
US charges North Korean hacker in WannaCry, Sony cyber attacks

US charges North Korean hacker in WannaCry, Sony cyber attacks

Names and shames alleged perpetrator.
Christopher Bing and Sarah N. Lynch Sep 7 2018 11:03AM Security
US-CERT warns of new RAT threat from North Korea

US-CERT warns of new RAT threat from North Korea

State-sponsored malware writers sharing code.
Juha Saarinen Aug 10 2018 2:02PM Security
Virus hits contract chipmaker TSMC's operations

Virus hits contract chipmaker TSMC's operations

Introduced to environment after installing new tool.
a Staff Writer Aug 6 2018 7:49AM Security
Android apps found to contain Windows keylogger

Android apps found to contain Windows keylogger

Developed on infected machines.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2018 7:00AM Security
Novel malware attack used mobile device management

Novel malware attack used mobile device management

Beware of installing additional certificates on devices.
Juha Saarinen Jul 13 2018 7:03AM Security
Trustwave sued for $40m over Heartland PCI-DSS checks

Trustwave sued for $40m over Heartland PCI-DSS checks

Insurers want compensation.
Juha Saarinen Jul 10 2018 11:00AM Financial Services
PageUp 'victimised' by disclosure laws: MacGibbon

PageUp 'victimised' by disclosure laws: MacGibbon

Not enough time to properly assess security incident.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2018 3:46PM Security
PageUp security incident shows no sign of exfiltration

PageUp security incident shows no sign of exfiltration

Still questions over what - if anything - was stolen.
Ry Crozier Jun 19 2018 6:45AM Security
Malware groups mine five percent of all Monero

Malware groups mine five percent of all Monero

Take in tens of millions.
Ry Crozier Jun 13 2018 6:40AM Financial Services
PageUp People all but confirms personal data 'accessed'

PageUp People all but confirms personal data 'accessed'

Implores customers to start using its services again.
Ry Crozier Jun 12 2018 10:20AM Security
Researcher who blunted WannaCry faces further charges

Researcher who blunted WannaCry faces further charges

Accused of creating second piece of malware.
Juha Saarinen Jun 8 2018 10:52AM Security
Telstra, Coles, Auspost and more pull PageUp-powered job sites

Telstra, Coles, Auspost and more pull PageUp-powered job sites

After tech provider warns of possible breach.
Ry Crozier Jun 6 2018 7:14PM Security
PageUp People hit by malware infection

PageUp People hit by malware infection

Aussie recruitment SaaS provider says data may be compromised.
Ry Crozier Jun 6 2018 11:57AM Security
Vic tightens speed camera security after WannaCry scare

Vic tightens speed camera security after WannaCry scare

Adopts all watchdog's recommendations.
Justin Hendry May 24 2018 11:28AM Security
Roaming Mantis malware expands its reach

Roaming Mantis malware expands its reach

Now targeting iOS devices.
a Staff Writer May 22 2018 2:40PM Security
DLA Piper paid 15,000 hours of IT overtime after NotPetya attack

DLA Piper paid 15,000 hours of IT overtime after NotPetya attack

Had to wipe its systems and start again.
Ry Crozier May 8 2018 11:55AM Security
Anti-virus maker Avast plans to float

Anti-virus maker Avast plans to float

Could value freemium company at over $5 billion.
Emma Rumney and Eric Auchard Apr 13 2018 6:18AM Financial Services

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