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.

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
Microsoft defends Windows antivirus after Kaspersky complaint

Microsoft defends Windows antivirus after Kaspersky complaint

Admits to disabling some AV for compatibility reasons.
Juha Saarinen Jun 21 2017 7:30AM Security
Highly sophisticated malware targeting Mac users

Highly sophisticated malware targeting Mac users

Dangerous ransomware, spyware hit OS X.
Allie Coyne Jun 13 2017 11:32AM Security
Resurfaced Qakbot malware causes Active Directory lockouts

Resurfaced Qakbot malware causes Active Directory lockouts

From brute force password enumeration.
Rene Millman Jun 8 2017 9:28AM Security
Payment data stolen in Chipotle breach

Payment data stolen in Chipotle breach

Most restaurants hit with PoS malware.
Lisa Baertlein May 29 2017 6:43AM Security
Vic Health tackles infosec after pathology malware infection

Vic Health tackles infosec after pathology malware infection

Sets up working group to push new controls statewide.
Ry Crozier May 24 2017 10:56AM Security
More than 100 Aussie orgs vulnerable to WannaCrypt

More than 100 Aussie orgs vulnerable to WannaCrypt

Ports open, SMBv1 exposed with flaw unpatched.
Allie Coyne May 16 2017 10:00AM Security
Twelve Australian businesses hit by WannaCrypt

Twelve Australian businesses hit by WannaCrypt

Infections spreading.
Allie Coyne May 15 2017 6:10PM Security
Govts must report vulnerabilities to vendors: Microsoft

Govts must report vulnerabilities to vendors: Microsoft

Top legal officer calls for "Digital Geneva Convention".
Juha Saarinen May 15 2017 10:15AM Security
Massive Google Docs phishing attack hits Gmail users

Massive Google Docs phishing attack hits Gmail users

Update: Self-replicating malware snarfs all contacts.
Juha Saarinen May 4 2017 6:21AM Security
IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

Trojan found with Storwize initialisation tool.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 6:40AM Software

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