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Malware

Another Eurovision contestant? Even malware can 'perform music'

Malware

Another Eurovision contestant? Even malware can 'perform music'

In contrast to the Eurovision contestants, malware writers try to make their creations as stealthy as possible. But thanks to unique behavior and sometimes even unintended showmanship of their malicious code, they end up in the limelight.

Ondrej Kubovič • 13 May 2016

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FBI: No, you shouldn't pay ransomware extortionists

Malware

FBI: No, you shouldn't pay ransomware extortionists

The FBI has published a list of tips to reduce the chance of ransomware being the ruin of your company - and is keen that you don't pay the extortionists.

Graham Cluley • 09 May 2016

Internet of Things, Malware, Ransomware

Ransomware and the Internet of Things

Internet of Things, Malware, Ransomware

Ransomware and the Internet of Things

A report from the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology warns that ransomware could be hitting more than just your regular computer in future...

Graham Cluley • 27 Apr 2016

Malware

Android banking trojan masquerades as Flash Player and bypasses 2FA

Malware

Android banking trojan masquerades as Flash Player and bypasses 2FA

This malware masquerades as Flash Player, behaves like a screen locker, and can bypass two-factor authentication. This combination of features turns it into a powerful tool for stealing money from victims’ bank accounts.

Lukas Stefanko • 09 Mar 2016

Malware

New Mac ransomware appears: KeRanger, spread via Transmission app

Malware

New Mac ransomware appears: KeRanger, spread via Transmission app

New ransomware infecting Apple OS X surfaced on March 4th, 2016, with the emergence of KeRanger. The first inkling of trouble came at the weekend.

Peter Stancik • 07 Mar 2016

Malware

Porn clicker trojans keep flooding Google Play

Malware

Porn clicker trojans keep flooding Google Play

ESET researchers have found 343 malicious porn clicker trojans on Google Play over the last seven months – and their numbers keep rising.

Peter Stancik • 24 Feb 2016

Malware

Android porn clicker on Google Play: Appendix

Malware

Android porn clicker on Google Play: Appendix

Editor • 23 Feb 2016

Malware

Biggest fears of EMEA companies? Malware ranks first

Malware

Biggest fears of EMEA companies? Malware ranks first

The most pressing IT security issue that companies in the EMEA region face is malware infection, reports Ondrej Kubovič. Enterprises are very worried.

Ondrej Kubovič • 16 Feb 2016

Malware

How malware moved the exchange rate in Russia

Malware

How malware moved the exchange rate in Russia

After an investigation period, details were published about a unique cyberattack on a Russian bank where a malware placed trade orders for $500 million and heavily manipulated the ruble-dollar exchange rate.

Editor • 12 Feb 2016