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.

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
Malware whitelisted by Chinese antivirus after third-party bribes

Malware whitelisted by Chinese antivirus after third-party bribes

Elaborate scam to fleece online shoppers.
Rene Millman Apr 12 2016 9:35AM Security
Hacking Team loses open-ended export license

Hacking Team loses open-ended export license

Spyware supplier must ask permission for future sales.
Juha Saarinen Apr 7 2016 8:26AM Security
Windows boot-ups disrupted by new encrypting ransomware

Windows boot-ups disrupted by new encrypting ransomware

Petya modifies hard drive master boot records.
Juha Saarinen Mar 29 2016 6:29AM Security
Google kills Flash for ads

Google kills Flash for ads

Will switch to HTML 5 this year.
Juha Saarinen Feb 11 2016 5:27AM Strategy
Melbourne Health: a lesson in managing security incidents

Melbourne Health: a lesson in managing security incidents

[Blog post] Why you need to consider risk.
Tony Campbell Feb 9 2016 3:00PM Security
Skype users targeted by info-stealing malware

Skype users targeted by info-stealing malware

Intercepts calls and video, and takes screenshots.
Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2016 2:40PM Security
Melbourne Health still grappling with Qbot malware

Melbourne Health still grappling with Qbot malware

Virus mutations make it hard to contain.
Allie Coyne Feb 2 2016 4:59PM Security
When you can't trust your security vendor

When you can't trust your security vendor

[Blog post] The watchmen also need to be watched.
Juha Saarinen Jan 19 2016 2:57PM Security
Malware attacks Melbourne Health systems

Malware attacks Melbourne Health systems

IT team rushes to implement fix.
Allie Coyne Jan 19 2016 9:56AM Security
Australian Hyatt guests at risk from payment system malware infection

Australian Hyatt guests at risk from payment system malware infection

Advised to check credit card statements.
Juha Saarinen Jan 18 2016 9:11AM Security

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