Slingshot malware that attacks routers may be state-sponsored espionage tool
Kaspersky has identified a router malware, dubbed Slingshot, that attacks local PCs and steals information. It's so sophisticated that it's likely state-sponsored.
Windows Defender thwarts major malware attack directed mostly at Russian users
Microsoft said its Windows Defender platform thwarted a campaign that sought to distribute a trojan packing a cryptocurrency miner payload.
Hackers target Windows clipboard to steal cryptocurrency wallet addresses
The latest email scam contains malware that will install on Windows machines and scan the clipboard for copied cryptocurrency wallet addresses.
Beware of Thanatos, the latest cyber-extortion scam
A new ransomware infection that demands payment in Bitcoin Cash is causing problems because there's no way for even its creators to decrypt it.
Adult content domains are home to half the sites using cryptomining malware
The act of cryptomining, by hijacking a user's CPU without permission to create new cryptocurrency, is expanding rapidly. The vast majority of sites containing the intrusive software are ones that offer adult content.
Is your browser mining bitcoin? ‘Malvertisements’ are hijacking Google Ads
As if invasive ads weren't bad enough, Trend Micro has uncovered a particularly sinister batch of 'malvertisements' that aim to exploit Google's DoubleClick ad service to serve you ads containing hidden cryptocurrency mining software.
Sophisticated ‘Triton’ malware shuts down industrial plant in hacker attack
Hackers successfully breached the security at an unnamed industrial facility, but were unable to gain control of the safety controls.
Patch your HP laptops — the keyboard may have a keylogger installed
A security researcher has discovered a disabled (but viable) keylogger in HP laptops' keyboard driver that affects hundreds of machines.
New exploit uses antivirus software to help spread malware
A recently discovered exploit has found a way to use a feature within most antivirus software which would allow the spread of malware
This real-time map of antivirus fails is roasting MalwareBytes’ competitors
MalwareBytes wants to be your next, first, and only line of defense against the world's malware. Here's why.
Did you download this fake ad-infected WhatsApp from the Google Play Store?
Cyberscammers used a trick to place an ad-infested fake WhatsApp download on the Google Play Store, fooling more than a million people.
Credit union hacks continue with Equifax and TransUnion malware attacks
Equifax and TransUnion's websites have put customers at risk through a new, malicious link suggesting they update their Flash player.
Google's AI has cut down Google Play's malware by more than half
Google is turning to artificial intelligence to cut down on the amount of malware on the Google Play Store -- and it seems to be working.
CCleaner downloads are found to be infected with malware, affecting millions
CCleaner may have infected millions around the world with data-stealing malware, which managed to slip it into its official download.
Server hack on security firm Avast attached malware to popular CCleaner app
Cybersecurity firm Avast's server get hacked, The Pirate Bay needs your browser to raise some cash, Noel Lee of Monster rethinks retail.
This nefarious Trojan may impersonate your favorite ridesharing app
A report from Kaspersky Lab says a mobile Trojan "has been caught stealing bank data by impersonating the interfaces of taxi-booking apps."
Anti-virus and trusted accounts not enough to avoid Chrome extension malware
A Chrome extension that acted as a trojan for a piece of dangerous malware showed up again on the Web Store hours after being removed.
Security expert who stopped WannaCry malware pleads not guilty to Kronos crime
Marcus Hutchins has pleaded not guilty to charges of creating and distributing the Kronos malware that targeted internet users 2 years ago.
How to keep yourself safe from Chinese spyware on budget Android phones
Chinese Android software transmitted personal data including text messages, call details, and contacts from tens of thousands of phones.
Mac malware goes undetected for over 5 years, can take over webcams and record keystrokes
A strain of malware that’s been infecting Macs for over 5 years was just discovered. It's not the most sophisticated thing out there, but it can record webcams and track keystrokes.
Mac malware is on the rise, but here’s why that’s not as scary as it sounds
McAfee released its latest threat report, and there's some big news for Apple fans: Mac malware is more prevalent than ever before.
Be careful before using your PC to charge up your e-cigarette for your next vaping fix
Rechargeable e-cigarettes can be used to host electronics for injecting malware into a PC via a USB port, yet worrisome vulnerability.
Newly discovered Android malware Xavier clandestinely steals your data
Xavier, a newly discovered form of Android malware, downloads apps from remote sources, steals personal information, and uses encryption.
Cyber firms warn ‘Industroyer’ malware could knock out power grids
Security firms in the U.S. and Slovakia say they've identified dangerous malware that caused the disturbing power outage in Ukraine in 2016.
Just hovering over a link in PowerPoint can now infect your system with malware
A new PowerPoint malware only needs users to hover over a link with their mice in order to install a banking Trojan that has remote access.
Researchers discover new class of Android malware that hides its tracks
It's called a "Cloak and Dagger" attack, and researchers say it's technically possible with any app distributed through Google's Play Store.
A speed benefit in solid-state disk design opens them up for attack
An aspect of MLC SSD design makes things faster, but it also opens SSDs up to a particularly nasty form of data corruption attack.
Russian Android malware infects millions of phones, drains bank accounts
Cron, a Russian malware program that infected thousands of Android devices across the country, siphoned funds from bank accounts.
Massive worldwide ransomware attack hits more than 200,000 victims, and climbing
A massive ransomware attack has hit over 126,000 targets worldwide, with most located in Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
Handbrake for Mac just had a brief but serious malware problem
A trojan based on the OSX.Proton malware has been discovered in Handbrake downloads from the official server in early May.
Are Android devices really easier to hack? We asked the experts
The world’s most widely-used mobile operating system has a reputation for malware and vulnerabilities, but is it deserved? We spoke to some experts to find out.
About 8,400 new Android malware files are discovered every day, report says
According to a new report, a new malicious Android file is discovered every 10 seconds -- so 8,400 new files are discovered every day.
Snake, the latest MacOS malware, makes its way over from Windows
A new MacOS malware attack has been identified, and this one bypasses the Gatekeeper function and installs backdoor files on MacOS machines.
Vulnerable apps on Google Play put millions of users at risk of an attack
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store are vulnerable to malware.
FalseGuide malware injects unwanted ads, could have infected 2 million phones
A malware called FalseGuide has been discovered on the Google Play Store, and experts warn that it could have infected 1.8 million phones.
Internet of Things malware Hajime is creating a botnet from 300,000 devices
Kaspersky Lab has recently published its research into Hajime. So far, it has focused its attention on DVRs, webcams, and routers.
Android phones are safer than you think, says Google’s head of Android security
The world’s most widely-used mobile operating system has a reputation for malware and vulnerabilities, but is it deserved? Digital Trends spoke to Adrian Ludwig, head of the Android security team to find out.
New ‘BrickerBot’ malware attack kills unsecured Internet of Things devices
The Brickerbot malware program targets unsecured internet of things devices with Permanent Denial of Service (PDoS) attacks.