The first successful malware for Mac targets torrent users
Researchers discovered the ransomware was hitching a ride on Transmission, a popular torrent client for Macs, and was most downloaded between March 4-5.
New Malware, Accessibility Clickjacking, affects 65% of Android devices
Skycure co-founders Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit revealed that a new kind of malware puts a stunning 500,000,000 Android phones at risk.
The latest ransomware threat announces itself out loud with a creepy computer voice
Cerber is the latest ransomware to spread around the Web, and announces itself in a unique way: speaking out loud using a creepy computer voice.
CTB-Locker ransomware encrypts WordPress sites and holds them hostage
A new strain of ransomware called CTB-Locker is encrypting poorly secured Wordpress sites and demanding bitcoin in return for decrypting them.
Ransomware attacks spread like wildfire internationally, threatening schools, churches, and hospitals
Ransomware cases are increasing dramatically with several smaller targets like school districts and churches caught up in the malware act.
Unknown hacker infects malware with anti-virus program
Beware the Dridex trojan! It might install the Avira anti-virus program, thanks to a dedicated white-hat hacker.
The east coast blizzard caused an epic malware storm, according to Enigma Software
A software firm has carried out a data study that claims computer infections grew during Storm Jonas this past week.
Google removes 13 malware-infested apps from Play Store
Google has banned 13 apps from the Play Store, after finding traces of malware capable of automatically rating an app, surviving a factory reset, and more.
Fake IRS emails are delivering dangerous new malware this tax season
A security firm has found new forms of fake IRS emails that are being used to deliver dangerous financial malware to people ahead of tax season.
American fears highlighted following hacker-driven Ukrainian power outage
American utility companies have been alerted after a Ukrainian power outage in late December was confirmed to be the result of a cyber attack.
Malware is all over file-sharing reveals new report
There's a one-in-three risk you will get malware by visiting websites with copyrighted files for illegal download.
Pre-boot malware Nemesis targets financial systems with data theft
The Nemesis malware hides away in your system's boot record, avoiding Windows defenses and re-installs.
Did you stay at one of the 54 Starwood hotels affected by a malware attack?
Between the end of 2014 and the first half of this year, over four dozen Starwood properties, including W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, and Le Meridien, fell victim to yet another cyber attack.
Thousands of cheap tablets sold on Amazon have Trojans pre-installed
Security researchers have discovered thousands of cheap tablets on Amazon that have been shipped to customers and some are still for sale.
Poorly written malware demands a ransom, but never releases your files
It's usually not a good idea to pay the ransom on a virus, but a newly discovered strain forgets the encryption key as soon as it finishes locking files.
Ransomware, malware operations shut down, but not going away
Cisco researchers were behind the shutdown of a profitable ransomware operation that netted an estimated $34 million per year.
New iOS malware in China hijacks apps and forces full-page ads in Safari
A new crop of malware has been spotted making the rounds in China and Taiwan, slyly getting onto devices by offering a way to circumvent Web censorship.
Thieves can steal cash by texting an ATM with latest malware
ATM malware infections are on the rise, and evolving quickly into tangible threats. A recent report describes an infection where thieves get cash on demand.
Realtor.com the latest victim of malvertising plague
Malvertising is a plague that is spreading throughout the web. Realtor.com is the latest example of this trend of using advertising to spread malware.
Another WordPress exploit hits thousands of sites
WordPress has been exploited again, with several thousand sites every day being infected.
Kaspersky Lab accused of faking malware to generate false positives in competing software
Ex-employees have accused Kaspersky Lab of generating fake malicious files that its competitors would flag and undermine its work.
So much for the unhackable Mac: Root exploit hits the wild with no fix in sight
Some might have you believe that Macs can't get viruses, but the newest root exploit was spotted by researchers being used to install several malicious apps
If you’re waiting for Windows 10, watch out for this email scam
Scammers will try anything to get their malware onto your machine, including offering you a free upgrade to Windows 10. Here's how to spot the scam.
Spam reaches 12-year low as cybercriminals pursue new methods
Email spam is at a 12-year low, according to security software company Symantec.
Trend Micro does a deep dive into Hacking Team’s Open Type Font exploit
If you're wondering how the Italy-based Hacking Team helped governments around the world spy on their citizens, Trend Micro is here to help.
The FBI is offering $4.3m for the world’s most notorious cyber criminals
The FBI is offering $4.3m on its cyber-crime most wanted list, which includes some of the world's most notorious known hackers on the run.