Internet of Things

492 articles

Malware

Nine bad botnets and the damage they did

Malware

Nine bad botnets and the damage they did

Responsible for a great deal of the hacking, spamming and malware every day: here are some of the worst botnets of all time.

Karl Thomas • 25 Feb 2015

Malware, Video

What is a botnet?

Malware, Video

What is a botnet?

What is a botnet, and what can you do to prevent your computer becoming part of one?

Alan Martin • 23 Feb 2015

Malware

Microsoft phishing email targeting corporate networks with 'neurotic malware'

Malware

Microsoft phishing email targeting corporate networks with 'neurotic malware'

Security researchers have uncovered a trojan that evades sandboxes specifically targeted at corporate users, hidden in legitimate looking phishing email that apes Microsoft's Volume License.

Alan Martin • 10 Feb 2015

Malware

Patch Now - Adobe Vulnerabilities Under Attack

Malware

Patch Now - Adobe Vulnerabilities Under Attack

This has not been a great week for Adobe; they have been scrambling to fix a number of critical vulnerabilities in their Flash Player product that are being used in active attacks. But a patch is now available to cover all these vulnerabilities - so patch now!

Lysa Myers • 06 Feb 2015

Malware, Cybercrime

The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)

Malware, Cybercrime

The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)

A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.

Graham Cluley • 04 Feb 2015

Malware

Microsoft warns of banking malware targeting German speakers

Malware

Microsoft warns of banking malware targeting German speakers

Microsoft has warned of a new variant of a banking malware that appears to be targeting German speakers, according to PC World.

Alan Martin • 07 Jan 2015

Malware

Hackers damage German factory

Malware

Hackers damage German factory

An online attack on a German steelworks caused massive damage to the infrastructure, according to reports.

Alan Martin • 25 Dec 2014

How To, Malware, Cybercrime

Gamer PCs - how to keep yours clean and mean

How To, Malware, Cybercrime

Gamer PCs - how to keep yours clean and mean

Gamers have become major targets for hackers - from large-scale attacks against gaming companies, to small-scale scams carried out via game chat channels. But a few easy security steps should help keep your precious rig at full speed - and safe.

Rob Waugh • 28 Nov 2014

Malware, Privacy, Scams, Cybercrime

Cyber Monday - 12 tips to help you shop safely online

Malware, Privacy, Scams, Cybercrime

Cyber Monday - 12 tips to help you shop safely online

Technology might evolve, but cyber gangs rely on tried-and-tested tactics. With a bit of care and attention, it’s easy to sort the genuine bargains from the too-good-to-be-true fakes.

Rob Waugh • 27 Nov 2014