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Kyle Ellison • 21 Sep 2015 • 1 min. read
Malware
Apple removes hundreds of malicious apps after major malware attack
The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale
Aggressive Android ransomware spreading in the USA
Apple has removed more than 300 malicious apps after confirming the first major breach to its iOS app store.
Kyle Ellison • 21 Sep 2015
A look back at how ransomware – a type of malware used mostly for hijacking user data – has evolved from the days of PC Cyborg to today's service for sale.
Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 18 Sep 2015
The latest ESET discovery of the first known Android lock-screen-type ransomware that spreads in the wild and sets the phone's PIN lock is examined.
Lukas Stefanko • 10 Sep 2015
Cybercrime
Mozilla’s Bugzilla breached
A cybercriminal has stolen and used “security sensitive information” from Mozilla’s Bugzilla to launch attacks on Firefox users, it has been revealed.
Karl Thomas • 08 Sep 2015
Carbanak gang is back and packing new guns
A few days ago, CSIS published details about new Carbanak samples found in the wild. In this blog we examine the latest developments in the Carbanak story.
Anton Cherepanov • 08 Sep 2015
Scams
Fake vouchers and WhatsApp: Analyzing a new scam trend
Over the last few weeks we’ve seen an increase in fake vouchers being spread via WhatsApp. This scam has all the hallmarks of a global campaign.
Josep Albors • 04 Sep 2015
VMworld: When IT grows up
Virtualization aims to totally change how we think of IT altogether. Against the backdrop of VMworld, we take a closer look at the key details.
Cameron Camp • 03 Sep 2015
Privacy
Public Wi-Fi security: Your questions answered
We look at the five top questions you should be asking before connecting to public Wi-Fi - while convenient, there are risks.
Editor • 03 Sep 2015
10 steps to staying secure on public Wi-Fi
The convenience of public Wi-Fi for many people is invaluable, yet there are risks. With all this in mind, here are 10 tips to staying safe.
Editor • 02 Sep 2015