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.

Crims place booby-trapped USB drives in letter boxes

Crims place booby-trapped USB drives in letter boxes

Victorians warned not to plug in malware-laden devices.
Paris Cowan Sep 22 2016 10:12AM Security
Google Play spyware apps target business travellers

Google Play spyware apps target business travellers

Info-stealer uncloaked.
Juha Saarinen Sep 19 2016 6:49AM Security
Sophos antivirus gaffe locks out Windows users

Sophos antivirus gaffe locks out Windows users

Flags login process as malware.
Juha Saarinen Sep 6 2016 5:05AM Security
Insecure Redis caches abused for Linux server attacks

Insecure Redis caches abused for Linux server attacks

Targeted by file-deleting Fairware attackers.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2016 10:52AM Security
A little bit of paranoia is a good thing

A little bit of paranoia is a good thing

[Blog post] Threat assessments at the heart of good security.
Tony Campbell Aug 30 2016 3:00PM Security
RIPPER malware plunders Windows-based ATMs

RIPPER malware plunders Windows-based ATMs

Controlled via ATM chip card.
Juha Saarinen Aug 29 2016 9:00AM Security
Wikileaks email dump riddled with malware

Wikileaks email dump riddled with malware

Thousands of direct links to viruses and ransomware.
Juha Saarinen Aug 24 2016 6:35AM Security
Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Dunlop's site compromised, users redirected to exploit kit.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2016 11:41AM Security
No, SFG isn't Stuxnet 2.0

No, SFG isn't Stuxnet 2.0

[Blog post] Overhyped and underdone.
Tony Campbell Jul 19 2016 3:00PM Security
Dangerous malware discovered in EU energy company

Dangerous malware discovered in EU energy company

'SFG' could shut down grid.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2016 10:05AM Security
Avast to buy AVG for $1.7 billion

Avast to buy AVG for $1.7 billion

Combined user bases to enrich threat data collection.
Staff Writers Jul 8 2016 6:55AM Security
Mac malware gives attackers backdoor into OS X

Mac malware gives attackers backdoor into OS X

'Eleanor' opens Tor connection.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2016 3:36PM Security
Chinese ad firm is behind HummingBad Android malware

Chinese ad firm is behind HummingBad Android malware

As many as 10 million devices affected.
Staff Writers Jul 6 2016 2:47PM Security
Goodbye, PCs. You just can't be secured

Goodbye, PCs. You just can't be secured

[Blog post] Time to rethink enterprise users' computing platform.
Juha Saarinen Jul 5 2016 2:30PM Security
Device rooting Android malware found in Google Play

Device rooting Android malware found in Google Play

Hundreds of thousands of devices infected.
Juha Saarinen Jun 23 2016 6:36AM Security
Mysterious Stuxnet copycat discovered

Mysterious Stuxnet copycat discovered

Researchers stumble on Irongate.
Allie Coyne Jun 3 2016 9:43AM Security
Vietnamese bank claims it foiled attempted SWIFT hack

Vietnamese bank claims it foiled attempted SWIFT hack

Attack echoes devastating Bangladesh theft.
Staff Writers May 17 2016 12:01PM Security
Gozi malware creator ordered to pay $9 million

Gozi malware creator ordered to pay $9 million

Avoids more jail time.
Staff Writers May 3 2016 11:10AM Security
Ransomware uses blockchains for decoder delivery

Ransomware uses blockchains for decoder delivery

New version of CTB-Locker sends keys via distributed Bitcoin transaction ledger.
Juha Saarinen Apr 15 2016 8:52AM Security
Fast-mutating Qbot malware plays hide and seek with AVs

Fast-mutating Qbot malware plays hide and seek with AVs

Worm that took out Melbourne Health's IT systems very hard to detect.
Juha Saarinen Apr 13 2016 12:29PM Security

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