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Isis hackers' 'really, really bad' coding skills limit their cyber capabilities, researcher says
Although Isis often turns to social media sites for recruitment and propaganda, their poor coding skills limit potential cyberattacks.
Retefe banking malware now using leaked NSA EternalBlue exploit that helped spread WannaCry
The malware has previously targeted banks in the UK, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.
Defence contractor guilty of planting 'logic bomb' in US Army computer network
Mittesh Das, 48, planted destructive code into an army computer programme.
What is nRansomware? New malicious malware demands nude photographs instead of Bitcoin
"We will not respond immediately," the ransom message reads.
CCleaner software hacked to spread 'backdoor' malware to more than 2 million people
Researchers from Cisco Talos found malware was hidden for a month.
BankBot malware: More apps carrying the banking Trojan sneak into Google Play Store, UAE banks targeted
One BankBot-infected app was downloaded between 5,000 and 10,000 times.
China will force internet companies to log cyberattacks on new national database
Companies that fail to report cybersecurity infomation will be fined.
What is Bashware? Nearly 400 million PCs at risk from new attack method that could hide any malware
Bashware makes use of Windows' in-built Linux shell to make any malware essentially undetectable to security products.
America vs Kaspersky Lab: US retailer Best Buy pulls antivirus software from shelves
Kaspersky Lab has long-denied explicit links to the Russian government.
Alaska Office of Children's Services breach: Personal records, family case files may be compromised
Preliminary investigations reveal that the attack 'originated in the Western region,' officials said.
Popular Minnesota state park hit with malicious malware, warns visitors to check their credit cards
Visitors have also been asked to be wary of any suspect emails claiming to be from the state Department of Natural Resources.
This is why you shouldn't watch porn on a mobile phone
Smut viewed on smartphones will leave viewers at greater risk than on computers.
CodeFork hacking team spreading 'fileless' malware to mine Monero cryptocurrency
The hacking group - active since 2015 - recently launched a new campaign, experts warn.
Don't fall for this 'missing font' scam spreading malware to Chrome and Firefox browsers
The warning reads 'HoeflerText font wasn't found'. Experts say never click it.
Game of Thrones spoilers used by Chinese hackers to lure and infect victims with malicious malware
Proofpoint researchers said the Trojan has previously been used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers Deputy Dog.
NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and GPs hit by cyberattack, patients told not to attend 'unless essential'
This is the second cyberattack affecting the health authority since the global WannaCry ransomware attack in May.
Hackers are now using Facebook Messenger to spread 'advanced' malware code
The victim would be served with 'mult-platform' malware, Kaspersky Lab said.
FBI arrests Chinese man for allegedly distributing Sakula malware used in massive OPM, Anthem hacks
The arrest was made after Yu Pingan of Shanghai entered the US to attend a conference.
French parents being sold software to 'find out if your son is gay'
The firm Fireworld said the articles were designed to boost its Google ranking.
At least 500 Android apps with 100 million total downloads found hosting malware
Google said it has now removed the malware-laced applications from its Play Store.
Does your resume contain malware? LinkedIn bug could have allowed hackers to spread malicious code
A flaw in LinkedIn Messenger could have let hackers upload malware-laced files and infect users.
US military hack-back: If you attack us, we'll send your malware right back to you
The US DIA head Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart said the army's days of merely cleaning up cyberattacks were over.
Russian hackers caught using hijacked PDF files to infiltrate G20 task force
'Turla' is a Russian-speaking hacking unit that may be state-sponsored, analysts said.
What is Faketoken? Malicious Android banking Trojan targets popular taxi and ride-hailing apps
Last year, Kaspersky reported that a modification of Faketoken targeted over 2000 financial apps globally.
'GhostClicker' malware found in 340 apps on Google Play had 'millions' of downloads
Detections spanned Brazil, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, Italy, and the US, Trend Micro said.
Hackers can buy the new 'Disdain' exploit kit for as little as £60 on the dark web
Cybercriminals have already used the kit in a malvertising campaign, experts said.
How a suspected nation state cyber campaign turned out to be a lone hacker in Nigeria
The suspect, who has not been named, used the motto 'get rich or die trying'.
Mamba ransomware that crippled San Francisco's transit system reappears in Brazil, Saudi Arabia
Mamba infected 900 computers used by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency last year.
Forget banking heists, payday-hungry hackers now holding 'critical' factories to ransom
They may not be a sexy target for hackers, but manufacturing plants make them money.
Android malware that can 'steal everything' for sale on underground Russian forum
The 'Svpeng' malware was rebranded 'CryEye Android Banker', security firm found.