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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DDoS Attacks Beg The Question: Who Can Keep Us Safe From IoT?
DDoS Attacks Beg The Question: Who Can Keep Us Safe From IoT?
October 26, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The weaponizing of the Internet of Things (IoT) is here. Look no further than last Friday (Oct. 21) when mainstream sites that users both frequent...

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Hackers Jump In The Political Mix
Hackers Jump In The Political Mix
October 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Who says hackers aren’t interested in politics? Though we may never know the political allegiances of hackers, it looks as though many have no problem...

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Malware Campaign Has Been Plaguing Financial Companies Since Start Of Year
Malware Campaign Has Been Plaguing Financial Companies Since Start Of Year
October 12, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Security company Symantec revealed on Tuesday (Oct. 11) that, since the start of the year, a malware campaign, dubbed Trojan.Odinaff, has been targeting a number...

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Android Security Flaw Exposes 1.4B Devices
Android Security Flaw Exposes 1.4B Devices
August 24, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A flaw that was previously discovered in the Android operating system’s Linux kernel is now believed to impact four in five devices, an estimated 1.4...

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Symantec Divulges Details Behind Remsec Malware
Symantec Divulges Details Behind Remsec Malware
August 09, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers have identified the once unknown hacking group behind a malicious malware called Remsec. Reuters reported on Monday (August 8) that the newly discovered...

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Malware Researchers Track Down Malicious Software Mastermind
Malware Researchers Track Down Malicious Software Mastermind
July 22, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The man behind Orcus RAT, a malicious remote access tool reportedly designed to compromise and control computers, was exposed by a group of malware hunters....

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Malware Attacks Experience Drastic Upswing In 2016
Malware Attacks Experience Drastic Upswing In 2016
July 20, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Despite efforts by companies and security professionals to protect the nation’s computer systems, incidents of malware attacks are on the upswing, coming at a rate that...

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Omni Hotels Hit By POS Malware
Omni Hotels Hit By POS Malware
July 11, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Hotel chain Omni Hotels & Resorts said on Friday (July 8) that it had been hacked and disclosed that the hackers stole payment card data...

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BioCatch Boosts Behavioral Biometrics Tech
BioCatch Boosts Behavioral Biometrics Tech
June 09, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

BioCatch, a global behavioral authentication and malware detection company, announced on Wednesday (June 8) that it will extend its collaboration with Microsoft Azure to increase...

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