malware

Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. A wide variety of types of malware exist, including computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, and scareware.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

ESET Finds Malware That Could Target Power Supplies
ESET Finds Malware That Could Target Power Supplies
June 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

ESET researchers have been analyzing samples of dangerous malware that could be used in a cyberattack on power supply infrastructure. In a press release, the company said the malware was...

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Malware Hits Businesses Under Guise Of PowerPoint Presentation
Malware Hits Businesses Under Guise Of PowerPoint Presentation
June 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Another round of malware is hitting corporate computers, media in the U.K. said Monday (June 5), with attackers disguising the malicious attack as a Microsoft...

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Chipotle Hacked, Wells Re-org’ed And Canada Just Says No To The Blockchain
Chipotle Hacked, Wells Re-org’ed And Canada Just Says No To The Blockchain
June 05, 2017  |  Data Dive

With the comings and goings of Memorial Day, the time has come to kick back, relax and try not to work too hard or move...

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‘Fireball’ Malware From China Hits 250M Devices
‘Fireball’ Malware From China Hits 250M Devices
June 05, 2017  |  News

In the wake of security breaches and malware that grabbed headlines on a global scope, a new threat has emerged in recent days. As reported...

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Today In Data: Who Can You Trust?
Today In Data: Who Can You Trust?
June 02, 2017  |  News

“In God we trust.” It’s stamped on every dollar and coin, and between hackers, malware, bots and stingy paychecks, it sort of looks like He...

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Hacker Tracker: Shadow Brokers 0-day Subscription
Hacker Tracker: Shadow Brokers 0-day Subscription
June 02, 2017  |  News

Shadow Brokers, the notorious group behind the WannaCry viral attack that plagued millions of computers and major networks worldwide, is back. This time, the group...

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Symantec Says Malware Tops Ransomware As FI Threat
Symantec Says Malware Tops Ransomware As FI Threat
June 02, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Symantec, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in research and cloud-based security, released new insights surrounding financial malware and ransomware in its latest Internet Security Threat...

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Catching Criminals Difficult Due To Spread Of Government Cyber Tools
Catching Criminals Difficult Due To Spread Of Government Cyber Tools
June 01, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Sophisticated government spying tools are spreading like wildfire in the underground criminal market. As a result, amateur hackers are being mistaken for high-profile, government groups....

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Hacker Tracker: WannaCry
Hacker Tracker: WannaCry
May 19, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Last weekend, a major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe. Targeting computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system,...

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