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.

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
Suspected mastermind of Carbanak malware attacks arrested

Suspected mastermind of Carbanak malware attacks arrested

Gang allegedly stole $1.6 billion.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2018 6:22AM Security
'Highly advanced' Slingshot malware remained hidden for six years

'Highly advanced' Slingshot malware remained hidden for six years

Platform 'can solve all sorts of problems'.
Allie Coyne Mar 12 2018 9:06AM Security
Maersk had to reinstall all IT systems after NotPetya infection

Maersk had to reinstall all IT systems after NotPetya infection

“4000 new servers, 45,000 new PCs, 2500 applications”.
Ry Crozier Jan 25 2018 10:30AM Security
New Android malware has advanced spying capabilities

New Android malware has advanced spying capabilities

Reminiscent of the Hacking Team malware.
Juha Saarinen Jan 17 2018 8:25AM Security
US blames North Korea for WannaCry

US blames North Korea for WannaCry

Public attribution for Lazarus Group.
Dustin Volz Dec 19 2017 4:57PM Financial Services
NSA staffer's backdoored computer may have leaked secrets

NSA staffer's backdoored computer may have leaked secrets

Kaspersky report refutes allegations it helped Russia.
Juha Saarinen Nov 17 2017 6:40AM Security
Code flaws in BadRabbit aid file recovery

Code flaws in BadRabbit aid file recovery

Malware uses NSA exploit to spread.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2017 8:53AM Security
Is Bad Rabbit the new NotPetya?

Is Bad Rabbit the new NotPetya?

Malware uses legit software to encrypt disks.
Juha Saarinen Oct 25 2017 10:23AM Security
Adobe rushes out fix for exploited Flash bug

Adobe rushes out fix for exploited Flash bug

After Kaspersky discovers hackers using flaw to deploy FinFisher.
a Staff Writer Oct 17 2017 6:45AM Security
US govt bans Kaspersky products

US govt bans Kaspersky products

Orders purge amid concern about Kremlin influence.
Dustin Volz Sep 14 2017 6:30AM Security
Xero users targeted by info stealer malware

Xero users targeted by info stealer malware

Sophisticated phishing attack.
Juha Saarinen Sep 8 2017 6:42AM Security
Alleged Mirai botmaster faces the music in Britain

Alleged Mirai botmaster faces the music in Britain

Extradited from Germany after trial.
Juha Saarinen Sep 1 2017 8:55AM Security
Hackers launch massive Locky ransomware campaign

Hackers launch massive Locky ransomware campaign

More than 23 million messages sent.
Juha Saarinen Sep 1 2017 6:45AM Security
India and Pakistan hit by spy malware

India and Pakistan hit by spy malware

Via 'Ehdoor' backdoor.
Rahul Bhatia Aug 29 2017 6:47AM Financial Services
Malware spreading through Facebook Messenger

Malware spreading through Facebook Messenger

Don't click on links.
Juha Saarinen Aug 25 2017 6:45AM Security
LinkedIn exploit left millions exposed to malware

LinkedIn exploit left millions exposed to malware

Vulnerabilities in LinkedIn's messaging service now patched.
a Staff Writer Aug 22 2017 9:42AM Security
Maersk's NotPetya losses could hit $378 million

Maersk's NotPetya losses could hit $378 million

Three businesses hard hit by attack.
Juha Saarinen Aug 17 2017 6:45AM Security
Botnet builder gets almost four years in prison

Botnet builder gets almost four years in prison

Earnt millions from Linux malware.
Juha Saarinen Aug 4 2017 11:34AM Security

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