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Hackers capitalise on Brexit sending out spam emails that infect victims' computers with malware
Spam emails promise to protect users against the financial and security fallout of Brexit.
Locky variant Zepto ransomware spam campaign surges with over 137,000 emails in just 4 days
Hackers have used subject lines like 'financial report', 'documents copy' and others in efforts to lure in victims.
Facebook users targeted by malware that affected 10,000 victims in 2 days
Users received a malware laced message from a 'friend' claiming to have mentioned them on Facebook.
Hackers use 'cyber weapons' rather than malware to evade detection when deploying attacks, study finds
Researchers disclose that hackers prefer to employ 'sophisticated tools' rather than malware after invading systems.
Android malware masquerading as WhatsApp, Uber and others in Google Play Store targets users in Europe
The malware enables hackers to steal user information via an SMS phishing campaign.
Banking malware Dridex is back from the dead with a new campaign
Security researchers note that the new Dridex campaign has evolved to better target more victims.
Necurs botnet is back online after mysterious 3-week hiatus
The botnet now comes with modifications designed to deter detection
The anatomy of a 'Cyber Jihad' – analysing the evolution and future of terrorism in cyberspace
An in-depth look at how extremist groups capitalise the internet to recruit, attack and propagate fear.
Up to half of the advertisements on illegal livestreaming websites found to be full of malware
Joint university research reveals the security risks of illegally streaming sports, films and TV shows.
US government targeted with new malware by cyberespionage group Sofacy
Malware was likely sent from a compromised email belonging to another nation's ministry of foreign affairs
Hackers using fake gaming torrents to launch malicious app spreading campaign
Gamers seeking pirated versions targeted by ongoing malware distribution campaign targeting.
Gaza Hackers Team makes a comeback renewing DustSky cyberespionage campaign
The hacker group had shut down all cyberespionage activities upon discovery but is now back at it again.
Locky and Dridex malware activities drop as one of the world's largest botnets disappears
Locky and Dridex distributing botnet's disappearance comes on the heels of Russia's recent cybersecurity bust.
US visa applicants become latest victims of targeted malware attacks
Qarallax RAT malware being distributed via Skype by hacker posing as US government official.
Calgary university pays ransom in Bitcoin after cyberattack
University of Calgary paid malicious hackers $20,000 in untraceable Bitcoins.
New Cerber ransomware strain morphs every 15 seconds to avoid detection
Security researchers uncovered that the malware uses the 'malware factory' technique to bypass detection.
Irongate malware that targets industrial control systems uncovered
Dubbed Irongate, the malware launches man-in-the-middle attacks.
Microsoft warns of ransomware ZCryptor that doubles as a virus and demands $500 in Bitcoin
The ransomware targets removable and network drives and has the ability to spread on its own.
Fake Fifa apps raise malware concerns ahead of Euro 2016
Security researchers uncover fake Fifa apps aimed at exploiting football fans.
Cyber espionage group Stealth Falcon targeting UAE dissidents with spyware
University of Toronto's Citizen Lab highlighted that the attacks have been active since 2012.
Android malware masquerading as fake bank app empties accounts by locking users out of their phones
Android malware called Fanta SDK poses as a fake bank app to gain admin access and empty accounts
South Korea Air Force website hit by cyberattack, North Korea involvement not ruled out
South Korea Air Force website hit by hackers and site has been down for two weeks.
WhatsApp Gold: DON'T be fooled by this secret premium version being offered to 'elite' users
An exclusive Gold version of WhatsApp Gold 'used by celebrities' doesn't exist, so don't be fooled.
Won't pay? No problem, Cerber ransomware adds your PC to a botnet to send out DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have found ransomware modified to send DDoS attacks from infected PCs.
Suckfly: Cyberespionage group targets India in long-term spy operation but only on weekdays
A cyberespionage group called Suckfly has been targeting Indian government and commercial organisations.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon website hit by hack attack
The bank claimed to have successfully defended itself from the hackers.
Is North Korea behind the £81m Bangladesh bank cyber-heist?
BAE Systems claims that malware used in Sony Pictures hack is similar to that used in recent banking heists.
Second bank hit by Swift malware attack following Bangladesh $81m cyberheist
Forensic experts said second case showed the Bangladesh heist 'not a single occurrence'.
Wendy's reveals hundreds of its restaurants were hacked in payment data breach
Wendy's said it was able to 'eradicate' malware on point-of-sales systems at 300 restaurants.
Jaku botnet targets engineers, scientists and academics – and likely comes from North Korea
The Jaku botnet campaign specifically targets certain people in academia and engineering firms.