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PLC malware that doesn't need PC infection vector could spell disaster for critical infrastructure
White hat hackers create first malware for critical infrastructure that spreads without an infected machine.
Pakistan, Indonesia, Palestinian territories are biggest victims of malware attacks, says Microsoft
Nearly half of all attacks originate in Asia and one-fifth come in from Latin America.
Cisco accuses Tuto4PC of deliberately spreading malware to 12 million PCs
Cisco Talos research alleges malware, adware and spyware is being distributed by French firm Tuto4PC.
TrueCrypter ransomware code flaw allows hacked victims to decrypt files
New crypto-ransomware uncovered by AVG malware analyst accepts Amazon Gift Cards as payment.
White hat hacker tries to breach Facebook employee's account, finds backdoor bug already planted in system
Facebook has reportedly rewarded white hat hacker Orange Tsai $10,000 for his work.
Jigsaw ransomware: Saw-inspired malware deletes files bit by bit hourly until you pay
If you try to reboot your computer, Jigsaw crypto-ransomware will delete 1,000 additional files.
Dutch websites hit by massive malvertising attacks
Around 288 of the Netherlands' most popular websites have been affected by the malicious advertising campaign.
Bitdefender releases ransomware vaccine for Locky, CryptoWall and some versions of TeslaCrypt
Crypto-ransomware vaccine is free and designed to prevent Locky, CTB-Locker, CryptoWall and TeslaCrypt.
Get Windows 10: Microsoft used malware techniques to promote the most annoying desktop ad ever
The Get Windows 10 tool uses several functions that override users' actions and permissions, like malware.
Uh oh – TeslaCrypt PC ransomware is now impossible to crack, so you're going to have to pay up
Talos says that TeslaCrypt 3 cannot be defused, so victims will need to pay bitcoin to get their files back.
Crypto ransomware, Angler exploit kit and IoT attacks are top cybersecurity concerns for 2016
Trend Micro says Angler exploit kit, crypto ransomware, Dridex and IoT attacks are key takeaways from 2015.
Mac and Linux banking malware could soon be here thanks to efforts by Brazilian crime gangs
Brazilian gangs are packaging malware into jar files as they run on Macs, Linux, Windows and Android.
Apple iOS vs Google Android: Which is the more secure smartphone OS?
At their core, Apple iOS and Google Android are quite different in structure - but which is safer?
ATMZombie: Malware laid the trap letting criminals steal cash from Israeli ATMs
The cybercrime exploited a legitimate banking feature called 'SMS transaction'.
Open-source code from Mars rover used in espionage campaign targeting Indian government
OpenCV and OpenAL code used in everything from the Mars rover to unmanned vehicles found in malware.
Cybercrimes are a rising threat to UK businesses according to a PwC economic crime survey
About 33% of the companies said they had no plan to address a cyber attack such as data theft or malware.
Operation Blockbuster: Lazarus group involved with Sony hack hunted by intelligence coalition
Security firms Symantec and AlienVault aim to combat hacking group thought to be responsible for Sony hack.
Cyber criminals flood Brazil with malware disguised as a guide on how to treat Zika virus
The spam campaign is likely to expand if the mosquito-born virus continues to spread across the globe.
Google Android: Xbot malware contains cocktail of data theft and ransomware
Xbot uses a method of attack called 'activity hijacking' to mirror legitimate applications.
Google Android: Smartphones hit with Mazar Bot malware that can 'erase everything'
Security experts claim evidence suggests the attackers operating the malware are Russian.
Palo Alto Networks discovers new Trojan targeting Skype users
The Trojan is capable of sneaking away from security softwares and gaining access to PC data.
Amazon: Financial data of customers being targeted by survey phishing scammers
The latest phishing scam in circulation attempts to fool Amazon users into parting with sensitive data.
eBay refusing to fix security bug that lets cybercriminals distribute phishing and malware campaigns
Vulnerability lets criminals trick eBay users into opening pages with malicious code.
Malwarebytes security flaw remains exposed as firm launches bug bounty scheme
The malware firm has said that a patch for the flaw, disclosed last year, is still three to four weeks away.
Nasa hack: 10,000 machines in the space agency are infected by malware, says security expert
Security Scorecard says its big data engine has picked up on a huge number of vulnerabilities affecting Nasa's network.
Israel: Electricity board crippled by ransomware cyberattack causing widespread panic
Israel's Electricity Authority hit by ransomware attack that shut down computers for over two days.
It's official, your smart TV can be hijacked: Malware is holding viewers to ransom
Targeted and non-targeted malware are creeping into smart TVs with potentially frightening results.
Ukraine: First power station knocked offline by hackers is harbinger of cyber-warfare future
Hackers hit 'milestone' after bringing down first power station in Ukraine through cyberattack.
Virtually undetectable Nemesis PC malware loads before Windows to steal your payment data
Nemesis malware, suspected to come from Russia, is now targeting Windows PCs for payment data.
GCHQ finally admits it 'persistently' hacked computers and phones in the UK and abroad
GCHQ admitted that it does hack and deploy malware in case brought by Privacy International