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)

Was A Massive Cyberattack Just Prevented?
Was A Massive Cyberattack Just Prevented?
May 24, 2018  |  Safety and Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is dismantling a “large network of hacked routers and storage devices” that could have enabled a “massive cyberattack,” according...

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In Latest Hacking News, Best Buy Breached?
In Latest Hacking News, Best Buy Breached?
April 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Hacking 24/7 when it comes to [24]7.ai? Seems that way. In a week that saw possible data breaches at Delta, Kmart and Sears, Best Buy...

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Spanish Police Arrest Leader Of Hacking Gang Behind Cobalt, Carbanak Attacks
Spanish Police Arrest Leader Of Hacking Gang Behind Cobalt, Carbanak Attacks
March 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The leader of a cybercriminal gang responsible for the Carbanak and Cobalt malware attacks was arrested by Spanish police. Citing Europol, Reuters reported that Spanish police...

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Telecoms In Turkey, Syria, Egypt Installing Mining, Surveillance Malware
Telecoms In Turkey, Syria, Egypt Installing Mining, Surveillance Malware
March 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Internet providers in Turkey and Syria have reportedly been placing surveillance malware on unsuspecting web users, while internet providers in Egypt are applying the same...

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Applebee’s Hit With POS Data Breach
Applebee’s Hit With POS Data Breach
March 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

After its point of sale (POS) systems were reportedly affected by malware designed to capture credit card information, RMH Franchise Holdings is warning that its...

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Beware Malware ‘Cocktails,’ Warns SonicWall
Beware Malware ‘Cocktails,’ Warns SonicWall
March 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Malware is up – and beware the malware cocktails. SonicWall said that its 2018 Cyber Threat Report found that cyber threats are on their way...

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Trending Topics Are New Hacker Tool
Trending Topics Are New Hacker Tool
February 16, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

Hackers have been using trending topics, such as FIFA 2018 and bitcoin, to trick users into offering up their personal information. That’s according to Kaspersky...

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Kaspersky Points to Telegram Weak Spot in Crypto Mining
Kaspersky Points to Telegram Weak Spot in Crypto Mining
February 13, 2018  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Due to a vulnerability in Telegram’s messaging app, hackers have been able to rack up cryptocurrencies such as ZCash, as stated by Kaspersky Lab. Bloomberg...

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Crypto Mining Malware Found On Government Sites
Crypto Mining Malware Found On Government Sites
February 12, 2018  |  Bitcoin

For a brief time this weekend, the U.S. government was mining bitcoin — though it wasn’t aware it was doing so. According to Reuters reports,...

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