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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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. The artificial intelligence (AI) company revealed the attempt Wednesday (Oct. 9)...

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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. HP Wolf Security researchers...

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Security Firm iVerify Raises $12 Million Amid Data Breach Epidemic
Security Firm iVerify Raises $12 Million Amid Data Breach Epidemic
June 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Security firm iVerify has raised $12 million for its endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution. The funding round, announced Wednesday (June 26), was led by...

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Cybercriminals Are Invading Corporate Inboxes: What Small Businesses Can Do
Cybercriminals Are Invading Corporate Inboxes: What Small Businesses Can Do
April 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Behind every business is a group of individual employees. And, in most cases — and for most firms — those individuals use their work, or...

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FBI: China Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Reach New Level
FBI: China Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Reach New Level
February 18, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Chinese government’s attempts to virtually attack U.S. infrastructure have reportedly reached new levels. That’s according to FBI Director Christopher Wray, who said Sunday (Feb....

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FTC Raises Red Flags Over QR Codes and Fraud
FTC Raises Red Flags Over QR Codes and Fraud
December 07, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Consumers who scan a QR code for what they think is a legitimate purpose could actually be giving their personal information to scammers. The Federal Trade...

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Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
September 15, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The recent cyberattacks on Caesars Entertainment and on MGM Resorts reportedly may have been launched with stolen login credentials. A cybersecurity company based in London, DynaRisk, discovered that the login credentials of...

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Largest U.S.-Led Operation Takes Down Qakbot Botnet and Malware
Largest U.S.-Led Operation Takes Down Qakbot Botnet and Malware
August 29, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

An international operation has disrupted a major botnet and malware that had caused millions of dollars in damage. Law enforcement agencies from the United States,...

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‘Rare’ Android Malware Uses OCR to Steal User Info
‘Rare’ Android Malware Uses OCR to Steal User Info
July 30, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers have reportedly discovered malware that steals user data via optical character recognition. This malware, known as CherryBlos and uncovered by security firm Trend Micro,...

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