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

Largest U.S.-Led Operation Takes Down Qakbot Botnet and Malware
Largest U.S.-Led Operation Takes Down Qakbot Botnet and Malware
August 29, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

An international operation has disrupted a major botnet and malware that had caused millions of dollars in damage. Law enforcement agencies from the United States,...

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‘Rare’ Android Malware Uses OCR to Steal User Info
‘Rare’ Android Malware Uses OCR to Steal User Info
July 30, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers have reportedly discovered malware that steals user data via optical character recognition. This malware, known as CherryBlos and uncovered by security firm Trend Micro,...

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Fraud-Fighting Organizations Build Trust in Netherlands’ Digital Transformation
Fraud-Fighting Organizations Build Trust in Netherlands’ Digital Transformation
March 13, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The Netherlands may not always be top of mind when considering digital connectedness or online enforcement, but PYMNTS’ research has detailed the country’s above-average digital...

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GoDaddy Says Third Cyberattack by Group Targeted Customer Sites
GoDaddy Says Third Cyberattack by Group Targeted Customer Sites
February 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

GoDaddy has discovered the third cyberattack on its network by the same group since 2020. In the most recent attack, which was discovered in December 2022,...

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Banks Challenged to Strengthen User Authentication as Malware Threat Intensifies
Banks Challenged to Strengthen User Authentication as Malware Threat Intensifies
February 07, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The latest generation of malware can automatically cancel biometric security measures. In research seen by PYMNTS, Dutch cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric details how an Android banking...

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Major Hacks Highlight Evolving Ransomware Threat in Europe
Major Hacks Highlight Evolving Ransomware Threat in Europe
January 23, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A string of major hacks in Europe has put ransomware in the spotlight. A type of malware that infects computer networks, ransomware threatens to publish...

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German Financial Authority Warns Consumers About ‘Godfather’ Android Banking Trojan
German Financial Authority Warns Consumers About ‘Godfather’ Android Banking Trojan
January 10, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has warned consumers about “Godfather” malware attacks. On Monday (Jan. 9), the regulator said that around 400 banking and...

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Malicious Google Play Apps Show Password Vulnerabilities
Malicious Google Play Apps Show Password Vulnerabilities
December 01, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

In the endless cycle of cybercrime whack-a-mole, fraudsters just scored a win with a sophisticated campaign using real-seeming apps as “droppers” carrying trojan code designed...

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Hackers Putting Crypto Mining Malware Inside Video Games
Hackers Putting Crypto Mining Malware Inside Video Games
June 25, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The next time you set off on a mission in Grand Theft Auto 5, you might be unwittingly taking part in a real-life heist. That’s...

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