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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Trending Topics Are New Hacker Tool
Trending Topics Are New Hacker Tool
February 16, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

Hackers have been using trending topics, such as FIFA 2018 and bitcoin, to trick users into offering up their personal information. That’s according to Kaspersky...

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Kaspersky Points to Telegram Weak Spot in Crypto Mining
Kaspersky Points to Telegram Weak Spot in Crypto Mining
February 13, 2018  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Due to a vulnerability in Telegram’s messaging app, hackers have been able to rack up cryptocurrencies such as ZCash, as stated by Kaspersky Lab. Bloomberg...

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Crypto Mining Malware Found On Government Sites
Crypto Mining Malware Found On Government Sites
February 12, 2018  |  Bitcoin

For a brief time this weekend, the U.S. government was mining bitcoin — though it wasn’t aware it was doing so. According to Reuters reports,...

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Apple, Cisco Team Up On B2B Cybersecurity Fix
Apple, Cisco Team Up On B2B Cybersecurity Fix
February 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Apple, Cisco, Aon and Allianz announced news on Monday (Feb. 5) that they have joined forces to create a new cyber risk management service geared...

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Malware Attack On National Stores Inc. Exposed Payment Data
Malware Attack On National Stores Inc. Exposed Payment Data
January 31, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

Following a malware attack that allowed “unauthorized parties” to access customer credit card information, off-price retailer National Stores is seeking to prevent fraudulent activity and...

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Hackers Turn Selfies Into Spy Cams
Hackers Turn Selfies Into Spy Cams
January 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers in Lebanon have been able to use smartphones to spy on and steal data from Android phone users in at least 21 countries. According...

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Forever 21’s POS Hack Went Unnoticed For 8 Months
Forever 21’s POS Hack Went Unnoticed For 8 Months
January 02, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Forever 21 has provided an update on a payment card data breach that it first reported in mid-November. According to the national clothing retailer, encryption...

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Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures
Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures
December 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A new report studying the success rates of malware attacks on enterprise suggests a failure among corporations to adequately protect their systems. New research from...

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Suspected Botnet Crime Ring Boss Arrested
Suspected Botnet Crime Ring Boss Arrested
December 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A cybercriminal described as the administrator of the Andromeda network has been arrested in a joint operation involving Belarus, Germany and the United States. According to...

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