WannaCry Ransomware Spread Halted by Hero Researcher

WannaCry Ransomware Spread Halted by Hero Researcher

The threat is not over, so you should patch your OS, install AV software to keep infections at bay

Windows Defender Keeps Reporting Exploit:SWF/Meadgive Infection on Some PCs

Windows Defender Keeps Reporting Exploit:SWF/Meadgive Infection on Some PCs

Users complaining Windows Defender sends false positives

New IoT Malware Spreading Worldwide Infecting Vulnerable Cameras

New IoT Malware Spreading Worldwide Infecting Vulnerable Cameras

Persirai is building up a botnet of wireless cameras

Fresh Malware with No Known Family Discovered in Targeted Attack

Fresh Malware with No Known Family Discovered in Targeted Attack

Named Infostealer Paipeu, this new malware targeted a specific Cylance customer, trying to steal all data

Mac Malware Proton Surfaces Again After HandBrake Mirror Download Server Hacked

Mac Malware Proton Surfaces Again After HandBrake Mirror Download Server Hacked

If you've downloaded HandBrake over the past week, there's a 50/50 chance your Mac got infected with Proton

Shodan Gets New Tool, Can Now Find Malware Command and Control Servers

Shodan Gets New Tool, Can Now Find Malware Command and Control Servers

Shodan's new tool is the Malware Hunter, will do just that

IBM Shipped Malware on Storwize USB Sticks

IBM Shipped Malware on Storwize USB Sticks

The issue affects flash drives sent with a few models

New Dok Mac Malware Gets Complete Access to Victim's Traffic, Even If Encrypted

New Dok Mac Malware Gets Complete Access to Victim's Traffic, Even If Encrypted

A newly discovered Mac malware finds victims via phishing

Android Users Targeted by 8,400 New Malware Samples Every Day

Android Users Targeted by 8,400 New Malware Samples Every Day

During the first quarter, 750,000 new Android malware samples were discovered, less than last year in the same period

Nearly 40% of Ransomware Victims Pay Up to Unlock Their Devices

Nearly 40% of Ransomware Victims Pay Up to Unlock Their Devices

Only 7% of those that have not been infected admit they'd pay the ransom if faced with this threat

FalseGuide Malware in Play Store Infects 2M Users, Forces Phones to Join Botnet <em>Update</em>

FalseGuide Malware in Play Store Infects 2M Users, Forces Phones to Join Botnet Update

Dozens of infected apps went under Google's radar

Fake Delta Airline Receipts Spread Financial Malware

Fake Delta Airline Receipts Spread Financial Malware

Files carry Pony-family malware, including Zloader

New Locky Ransomware Campaign Detected, Spreading via Spam Emails

New Locky Ransomware Campaign Detected, Spreading via Spam Emails

Locky ransomware is back with a new spam campaign

Russian Hacker Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Credit Card Case

Russian Hacker Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Credit Card Case

Roman Seleznev infected PoS systems, causing nearly $170M in damage to 500 small businesses and 3,700 institutions

IoT Malware Hajime Fights Against Mirai, Tries to Secure Devices

IoT Malware Hajime Fights Against Mirai, Tries to Secure Devices

A self-proclaimed white hat hacker built Hajime to secure IoT devices, blocking ports from being exploited

Almost Half of British Firms Hit by Security Breaches, Govt Study Shows

Almost Half of British Firms Hit by Security Breaches, Govt Study Shows

A lot of these firms have no protections in place

BankBot Malware Once More Hits Google Play

BankBot Malware Once More Hits Google Play

Despite Google's security screenings, BankBot managed to bypass them and infected apps ended up in the Play Store

 
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