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Russian sentenced to 46 months in prison over role in 'global botnet conspiracy' using Ebury malware
The Russian helped install malware on thousands of computers to generate millions in fraudulent payments.
'WannaCry hero' Marcus Hutchins arrested over 'creation' of notorious banking malware
Marcus Hutchins - aka MalwareTech - was credited with stopping WannaCry.
HawkEye malware: Hackers using 'versatile' data-stealing Trojan in multiple new phishing attacks
Security experts have seen HawkEye infecting various global organisations across multiple sectors.
What is Bateleur? New backdoor Trojan attack by Carbanak hacking group targets restaurant chains
The JavaScript backdoor has a wide range of capabilities including taking screenshots and stealing passwords.
Scary new 'Lipizzan' Android malware could spy on Snapchat, WhatsApp and Gmail
The spyware had links to Equus Technologies and was only used in a targeted fashion.
Fireball malware: Chinese police arrest hackers behind malicious code that infected millions
The operation was run by Beijing-based digital marketing firm Rafotech, local law enforcement said.
TrickBot malware gets boost from Necurs botnet in new attacks targeting US banks
The new campaign was also found targeting financial institutions in Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore.
AlphaBay and Hansa dark web markets shuttered in global cybercrime operation
The sites offered hundreds of thousands of illicit goods for sale, including Class A drugs.
Russian man sentenced to 5 years in prison over role in developing notorious Citadel malware
Mark Vartanyan is the second individual charged in connection to the sophisticated Citadel malware.
FedEx braces for financial loss as global cyberattack leaves computer systems offline
FedEx: 'We cannot estimate when TNT services will be fully restored'.
Password-stealing 'Adwind' malware surges across the world in new spam campaign
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro said 'Adwind' malware spiked by 107% in six months.
What are Isis hackers up to now? United Cyber Caliphate dabbling in malware creation
Security experts compare Isis hackers' skill levels to script kiddies, but caution that they may pose a bigger threat in the future.
India seeks discounted Windows 10 'for entire country' after global ransomware attacks
Microsoft officials in India have agreed 'in principle' to the request, Gulshan Rai claimed.
First Petya, now Ukrainian state power firm hit by second cyberattack 'similar to WannaCry'
Hackers have plagued Ukraine with numerous ransomware attack strains including WannaCry and Petya.
Shocking image shows supermarket in chaos as global Petya cyberattack infects computers
The ransomware outbreak hit systems across the world and locked down files.
Has 'Fireball' malware infected 250 million computers? Microsoft disputes shocking claim
Check Point said 'Fireball' could cause 'a global catastrophe'. Microsoft hit back.
Traffic light and speed cameras in Australia have been hit by WannaCry virus
All cameras remain online but some had to be re-booted, officials said.
Ztorg malware: Infected apps on Google Play Store send premium SMS texts, delete incoming messages
Two malware-infected apps found on Google Play were collectively downloaded over 60,000 times.
Honda forced to halt car production after being infected by WannaCry ransomware
WannaCry caused a global incident last month after infecting machines in 150 countries.
Hackers hit US schools in attempt to steal data from 'hundreds of thousands' of students
Experts say the group, connected to Morocco, tried to attack voting systems.
The Buckle hacked: Credit card data stolen from stores' malware-infected cash registers for months
Buckle said there is currently no evidence that its online website and customers were impacted by the breach.
Europol arrests six suspects accused of buying software to hide malware
Police revealed 36 suspects were interviewed across six European countries.
Hundreds of fake antivirus apps and malware-packed WannaCry 'protectors' found on the app market
Researchers said 20% of total blacklisted antivirus apps are residing in the Google Play Store.
This is the sick new way scammers are trying to hack your computer
'Save Children' ransomware poses as 'poverty aid agency' while demanding bitcoin
'First ever' malware-as-a-service for Apple Macs discovered on dark web
'MacRansom' and 'MacSpy' being sold 'as a service' on the dark web, experts warn.
Britney Spears' Instagram is toxic: Hackers use celeb's account to hide malware code
The Turla cyber espionage group is hiding links to its C&C servers in Instagram comments to avoid detection.
Malware uses wireless router's blinking LEDs to secretly leak your data to nearby hacker
Researchers say sensitive data can be encoded and sent via the LED light pulses in various ways.
Beyond WannaCry: Hackers use NSA's leaked EternalBlue exploit to power more malicious payloads
These payloads were previously used in cyberattacks targeting the aerospace and defence industry.
A malware is masquerading in the form of a PowerPoint file through dodgy e-mails
Users do not even have to click on the link to execute the malicious code.
How is cybercrime evolving? Jaff ransomware tied to Russian Dark Web market trading stolen card data
Cybercriminals are increasingly 'diversifying' attack tactics to dominate in the malware economy.