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

1,300 Bad Apps Spoil The Bunch
1,300 Bad Apps Spoil The Bunch
September 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

If you liked it, then you should’ve put a dollar on it: words Beyoncé might sing to someone who didn’t want to pay for a...

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Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies
Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies
September 19, 2017  |  Google

ExpensiveWall Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Apple Updates App Review Guidelines To Match New Tech
Apple Updates App Review Guidelines To Match New Tech
September 18, 2017  |  Apple

Apple’s new Face ID and augmented reality, ARKit, have unlocked possibilities for both the good guys and the bad guys. The tech giant has now...

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North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
September 12, 2017  |  Bitcoin

North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Chinese Cyber Spies Eye Vietnam
Chinese Cyber Spies Eye Vietnam
September 01, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Cyber spies working for or on behalf of the Chinese government have increased cyberattacks against official and corporate targets in Vietnam. Get the Full Story...

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Mutant Malware Able To Slip Past Antivirus Tools, Experts Warn
Mutant Malware Able To Slip Past Antivirus Tools, Experts Warn
August 30, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybersecurity consulting firm Akouto Consulting has a warning for businesses: There has been an increase in instances of malware able to bypass traditional antivirus measures,...

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End-Of-Summer Edition: Malware Goes Retro, Bitcoin Splits And Apple Watch Breaks Free
End-Of-Summer Edition: Malware Goes Retro, Bitcoin Splits And Apple Watch Breaks Free
August 21, 2017  |  Data Dive

This week, Americans will have something of a rare opportunity in the digital age: The chance to all do the same thing at once. That same...

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Kaspersky Lab Finds New Version Of Faketoken Aimed At Ride Hailing Customers
Kaspersky Lab Finds New Version Of Faketoken Aimed At Ride Hailing Customers
August 18, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab announced Thursday (Aug. 17) it has discovered a new modification of the Faketoken Android Trojan, a mobile banking Trojan that can steal credentials...

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June’s Cyberattack Cost Maersk $300M
June’s Cyberattack Cost Maersk $300M
August 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Losing money is never something that companies look forward to, but it’s likely something that’s expected to happen from time to time. With today’s digital...

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