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Porn sites hit by massive malware attack affecting millions of visitors
Hundreds of porn sites targeted by criminals using malvertising to infect visitors' devices.
Fake apps demand $500 ransom by accusing users of watching child porn
Fake porn apps take photos of users and demand $500 as a 'fine' for watching child pornography
Windows 10 and Edge now targeted by Dyreza password-stealing, botnet-binding malware
The Dyreza trojan has been updated to target computers running Windows 10 and is hard for antivirus to detect.
Cyber criminals use fear of terrorism to spread malware through fake police warning emails
Emails claiming to contain counter terrorism advice from police are infecting victims' computers
Stop buying cheap Chinese Android tablets on Amazon - they come infected with malware
Over 30 tablet brands being sold on Amazon come pre-loaded with malware and adware - here are brands to avoid.
Android malware inserting irremovable trojan adware into 20,000 apps including Facebook and WhatsApp
When downloaded, adware installs on the phone and can't be removed.
Hackers turning millions of smart CCTV cameras into botnets for DDoS attacks
Security researchers have spotted a botnet made from CCTV cameras attacking "large cloud service".
Linux.Wifatch: Routers hacked by 'white hat' virus that makes them more secure against malware
Symantec has spotted a new virus that compromises routers and IoT devices to make them more secure.
xHamster and other porn sites hit by massive malware attack
xHamster falls victim to 'malvertising' campaign that attempted to con users into paying fictional fines.
Chinese hackers fool Google to put one million Android users at risk
Android smartphone and tablet users at risk from new malware embedded in popular Brain Test app.
Apple App Store malware attack: Which iPhone and iPad apps are infected with XcodeGhost?
Which apps are infected by the malware attack on Apple's App Store and how does it affect you?
Facebook dislike button scams spread phishing attacks and malware across social network
Experts warn Facebook users against clicking on fake links offering new dislike button.
Russia: 7-year cyberwar against Nato, EU and US by Kremlin-sponsored hackers The Dukes exposed
Cybersecurity researchers uncover state-sponsored Russian hacking group named 'The Dukes'.
Russian hackers hijacking satellite internet links to hide Turla cyber espionage data siphoning
Kaspersky Lab says Turla is taking advantage of bad satellite security to hide data thefts from victims.
IBM warns companies to block Tor network or face corporate ransomware and DDoS attacks
Onion Router alert as IBM warns of more ransomware attacks coming from Tor.
The evolution of cybercrime: From Julius Caesar and Prince Philip to state-sponsored malware
Cybercrime has evolved from basic worms to highly sophisticated, nation state-sponsored malware that is almost undetectable.
Darkode back online: Hacker forum moves to dark web weeks after global arrests
Less than two weeks after it was taken offline by the FBI, malware forum Darkode is back online promising increased security.
Boeing and Hacking Team discuss spy drone that infects computers and smartphones via WiFi
Drone developed by Boeing subsidiary Insitu targets smartphones and computers through Wi-Fi networks.
Hacking Team malware already being used by cybercriminals in exploit kits
Hours after being leaked, the malware used by Hacking Team's lawful surveillance tools is being used by criminals
Cyberattacks against hospitals could kill patients or trigger terrorist attacks
Hospitals may be a new target for cybercriminals or terrorists as medical devices become increasingly connected.
Cryptocurrency round-up: Bitcoin network stress test and CryptoWall malware 'spreading'
Bitcoin network passes stress test and FBI warns of spread of Cryptowall malware.
Seized Megaupload domains directing visitors to malware and scam ads
Several Megaupload domains under the control of the US government are being exploited by cybercriminals
GTA 5 PC mods contain viruses and malware: How to remove
GTA 5 PC Mods are reportedly infected with viruses and malware, GTA community has found new ways to fix the problem.
Lizard Squad 'hijacks' thousands of home routers to launch DDoS attacks
Hackers are creating botnets by hijacking small business and home routers that have been misconfigured.
Rombertik malware is not a 'suicide bomb' that will destroy your PC
The dangers of the Rombertik malware have been hugely overestimated in media reports
Porn site xHamster hit by massive malware campaign
Tens of thousands of visitors to popular porn site xHamster have been infected with malware.
Commercial aircraft are vulnerable to hacking from in-flight WiFi, watchdog report warns
Increasing use of in-flight WiFi and switch to next-generation air traffic control system poses cybersecurity threat.
Fake Pirate Bay clone offloading banking malware to WordPress users
A rogue Pirate Bay clone is using a Flash Player vulnerability to push the Nuclear exploit kit.
Bitcoin: Blockchain could become 'safe haven' for hosting child sexual abuse images
Interpol cyber threat research finds fixed open space on blockchain where data can be stored and referenced within encrypted transactions.
Cryptocurrency round-up: Blockchain offers 'safe haven' for child porn and Secret Service scepticism
Bitcoin price hovers around $250, while criticism about cryptocurrency comes from security services.