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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FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
May 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with other federal, state and international law enforcement partners, recently announced a nationwide and international crackdown on...

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Interpol Investigation Found 9,000 Infected Southeast Asia Servers
Interpol Investigation Found 9,000 Infected Southeast Asia Servers
April 25, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

International police organization INTERPOL led a major investigation into cybercrime in Southeast Asia, along with seven other nations in the area. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Hacker Tracker: New Threats And Old Classics
Hacker Tracker: New Threats And Old Classics
April 21, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercriminals certainly had a habit of churning out headline-worthy attacks in 2016 — from the Mirai botnet’s infamous distributed-denial-of-service attacks on domain directory Dyn and the...

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Hotel Card Data Breach Hits 1,200 US Locations
Hotel Card Data Breach Hits 1,200 US Locations
April 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

InterContinental Hotel Group, the U.K.-based hospitality group which owns and operates brands like Crown Royale and Holiday Inn, recently reported finding malware in 1,200 of...

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Malwarebytes Syncs Up With ForeScout For New Joint Integration Offering
Malwarebytes Syncs Up With ForeScout For New Joint Integration Offering
April 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Real-time insight into connected devices is becoming more and more of a must-have than a standard nice-to-have feature for most technology companies today. Get the...

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Russian Hacker Behind Citadel Malware Faces 10 Years In Prison
Russian Hacker Behind Citadel Malware Faces 10 Years In Prison
March 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A Russian hacker behind the Citadel malware toolkit pleaded guilty to computer fraud and faces a sentence of 10 years in a U.S. prison. Get...

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Security Updates Address Android Vulnerabilities
Security Updates Address Android Vulnerabilities
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Google is no stranger to questions about security when it comes to their Android mobile operating software, but Android devices may be moving on from...

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American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
March 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A recent cybersecurity investigation revealed that a surveillance tool created by a small malware merchant in the U.S., Killer Mobile, was being used by Russia...

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The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
March 10, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercrime is ever present and ever bolder as bad guys seek to topple the most basic building blocks of how we live, interact and shop,...

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