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.

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
WannaCry hero arrested over banking malware

WannaCry hero arrested over banking malware

Hutchins accused of writing Kronos banker.
Juha Saarinen Aug 4 2017 6:45AM Security
Kaspersky offers free anti-virus software

Kaspersky offers free anti-virus software

Looks for security data to power its machine learning.
Dustin Volz Jul 26 2017 1:30PM Security
Russian sentenced to five years prison for 'Citadel' malware

Russian sentenced to five years prison for 'Citadel' malware

Second to go to jail.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2017 9:26AM Security
WannaCry didn't compromise Vic speed cameras: watchdog

WannaCry didn't compromise Vic speed cameras: watchdog

Fines expected to stand.
Allie Coyne Jul 7 2017 11:45AM Security
Petya attackers expected to return via new vector

Petya attackers expected to return via new vector

Extra caution advised when connecting to Ukraine.
Juha Saarinen Jul 6 2017 6:40AM Security
Police seize servers of Ukrainian software firm after cyber attack

Police seize servers of Ukrainian software firm after cyber attack

Hacked software updates contain "cunning" backdoor.
Jack Stubbs and Pavel Polityuk Jul 5 2017 7:30AM Security
Microsoft trials anti-ransomware feature in Windows 10

Microsoft trials anti-ransomware feature in Windows 10

EMET Exploit Protection arrives in preview build.
Juha Saarinen Jun 30 2017 9:30AM Security
Petya attack 'likely cover' for malware installation in Ukraine

Petya attack 'likely cover' for malware installation in Ukraine

Disguise for unknown motive.
Pavel Polityuk and Eric Auchard Jun 30 2017 6:52AM Security
Petya designed to destroy, not ransom users

Petya designed to destroy, not ransom users

Ransomware guise might have been a ruse.
Juha Saarinen Jun 29 2017 10:00AM Security

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