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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
Alistair Charlton Nov 23, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon Nov 12, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon Nov 06, 2015
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".
Mary-Ann Russon Oct 26, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon Oct 02, 2015
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.
Anthony Cuthbertson Sep 25, 2015
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.
Anthony Cuthbertson Sep 21, 2015
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?
Anthony Cuthbertson Sep 21, 2015
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.
Alistair Charlton Sep 21, 2015
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'.
Anthony Cuthbertson Sep 17, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon Sep 10, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon Aug 27, 2015
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.
Martin Lee Aug 07, 2015
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.
David Gilbert Jul 27, 2015
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.
Anthony Cuthbertson Jul 21, 2015
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
David Gilbert Jul 08, 2015
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.
Adam Winn Jun 30, 2015
Cryptocurrency round-up: Bitcoin network stress test and CryptoWall malware 'spreading'
Bitcoin network passes stress test and FBI warns of spread of Cryptowall malware.
Anthony Cuthbertson Jun 24, 2015
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
Mary-Ann Russon May 28, 2015
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.
Vinod Yalburgi May 15, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon May 13, 2015
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
David Gilbert May 06, 2015
Porn site xHamster hit by massive malware campaign
Tens of thousands of visitors to popular porn site xHamster have been infected with malware.
Anthony Cuthbertson Apr 30, 2015
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.
Alistair Charlton Apr 15, 2015
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.
Mary-Ann Russon Apr 02, 2015
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.
Jerin Mathew Mar 30, 2015
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.
Anthony Cuthbertson Mar 30, 2015
Jamie Oliver website still serving malware to visitors a month after breach discovery
Malwarebytes identified malicious code on JamieOliver.com that continues to infect users' computers
Mary-Ann Russon Mar 16, 2015
How to remove uTorrent EpicScale bitcoin miner from Windows PC
Step-by-step guide to remove uTorrent EpicScale bitcoin miner from Windows PC.
Vinod Yalburgi Mar 08, 2015
WhatsApp voice calling text invite spreads malware on smartphones: Report
Voice calling feature on WhatsApp is yet to launch officially. So if you get a text invite as of now, ignore it.
Rahul R Mar 08, 2015
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