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.

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
Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Antivirus update goes wrong.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2017 9:13AM Security
Russian mega carder gets record US prison sentence

Russian mega carder gets record US prison sentence

Roman "Track2" Seleznev hacked PoS systems with malware.
Juha Saarinen Apr 24 2017 11:21AM Security
Govt could make telcos block malware

Govt could make telcos block malware

Looking at legislative changes.
Allie Coyne Apr 21 2017 4:23PM Security
BrickerBot malware kills open IoT devices

BrickerBot malware kills open IoT devices

"Phlashing" causes permanent denial of service.
Juha Saarinen Apr 7 2017 10:15AM Security
WikiLeaks dumps CIA malware obfuscation code

WikiLeaks dumps CIA malware obfuscation code

False-flag 'Marble Framework' released.
Juha Saarinen Apr 3 2017 6:37AM Security
Failed malware vendor releases bot source code

Failed malware vendor releases bot source code

Could lead to more malware being developed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 30 2017 6:29AM Security
Anti-viruses can be hijacked via legit Windows tool

Anti-viruses can be hijacked via legit Windows tool

DoubleAgent attack hard to defend against.
Allie Coyne Mar 22 2017 10:00AM Security
Citadel malware writer 'Kolypto' charged

Citadel malware writer 'Kolypto' charged

Original developer still on the run.
Juha Saarinen Mar 17 2017 6:29AM Security
Testing reveals sad state of Android anti-malware apps

Testing reveals sad state of Android anti-malware apps

Ratings and reviews won't weed out badware.
Juha Saarinen Feb 28 2017 10:20AM Security
Android security boss challenges ecosystem's bad rap

Android security boss challenges ecosystem's bad rap

As secure as a managed enterprise desktop environment.
Ry Crozier Feb 16 2017 9:54AM Security

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