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.

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More Than 50 Percent Of US Businesses Victims Of Cyberattacks In 2017

More Than 50 Percent Of US Businesses Victims Of Cyberattacks In 2017
More Than 50 Percent Of US Businesses Victims Of Cyberattacks In 2017
September 29, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

A little more than 50 percent of U.S. businesses have experienced a cyberattack during the last year, with 72 percent spending more than $50,000 to...

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Uh-Oh. Looks Like Sonic Has Been Breached (And Millions Of Cards, Too)
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September 27, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

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1,300 Bad Apps Spoil The Bunch
September 20, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

If you liked it, then you should’ve put a dollar on it: words Beyoncé might sing to someone who didn’t want to pay for a...

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Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies
Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies
September 19, 2017  |  Google

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Apple Updates App Review Guidelines To Match New Tech
Apple Updates App Review Guidelines To Match New Tech
September 18, 2017  |  Apple

Apple’s new Face ID and augmented reality, ARKit, have unlocked possibilities for both the good guys and the bad guys. The tech giant has now...

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North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
September 12, 2017  |  Bitcoin

North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Chinese Cyber Spies Eye Vietnam
Chinese Cyber Spies Eye Vietnam
September 01, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Cyber spies working for or on behalf of the Chinese government have increased cyberattacks against official and corporate targets in Vietnam. Get the Full Story...

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Mutant Malware Able To Slip Past Antivirus Tools, Experts Warn
Mutant Malware Able To Slip Past Antivirus Tools, Experts Warn
August 30, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity consulting firm Akouto Consulting has a warning for businesses: There has been an increase in instances of malware able to bypass traditional antivirus measures,...

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