malware

Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. A wide variety of types of malware exist, including computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, and scareware.

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Lookout Warns Travelers That Chinese Authorities Can Extract Data From Phones
Lookout Warns Travelers That Chinese Authorities Can Extract Data From Phones
July 16, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Mobile cybersecurity company Lookout is reportedly warning travelers to China that their mobile phones could be seized and their data could be extracted from those...

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Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Records for Online Services
Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Records for Online Services
June 20, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Thirty databases containing a total of 16 billion login records for a variety of online services were reportedly briefly exposed. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware
Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware
March 28, 2025  |  Google

Google reportedly suspended the account of an advertiser that was placing sponsored Google ads that pretended to offer access to DeepSeek but actually delivered malware. Get the...

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DeepSeek Security Testers Uncover ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Cyberthreats
DeepSeek Security Testers Uncover ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Cyberthreats
February 11, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

A cybersecurity company says its research has unearthed serious threats from upstart AI model DeepSeek. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cyberattackers Turn to YouTube Comments to Hide Malware
Cyberattackers Turn to YouTube Comments to Hide Malware
January 14, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Cyberattackers are reportedly using Google and YouTube search results to target people seeking pirated/cracked software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls
OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls
December 10, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company and one of its employees, saying they played...

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AI Video Tool Scams Target Content Creators
AI Video Tool Scams Target Content Creators
November 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign using fake AI video generation software to steal sensitive data from Windows and Mac users, highlighting new...

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OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
October 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
September 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, often heralded for their productivity benefits, now threaten cybersecurity as criminals harness them to create sophisticated malware. Get the Full Story...

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