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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Fake Android Apps Downloaded More Than 8 Million Times
Fake Android Apps Downloaded More Than 8 Million Times
August 16, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A security firm has discovered that dozens of fraudulent Android adware apps have been downloaded more than 8 million times from the Google Play store....

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Hacker Prompts Shutdown Of ECB Website
Hacker Prompts Shutdown Of ECB Website
August 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A European Central Bank (ECB) website has been shut down after a malicious hacking attack infected the site. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Louisiana School Cyberattacks Trigger State Of Emergency
Louisiana School Cyberattacks Trigger State Of Emergency
July 28, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Louisiana has declared a state of emergency after a series of cyberattacks impacted three of the state’s school districts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Developing A Smart Sprinkler Without Watering Down Security
Developing A Smart Sprinkler Without Watering Down Security
July 25, 2019  |  Internet of Things

A connected sprinkler system may seem like an unlikely hack target – but for fraudsters, any networked IoT device can be a gateway to the...

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Even For Smart Sprinklers, Security Matters
Even For Smart Sprinklers, Security Matters
July 24, 2019  |  Internet of Things

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Deep Dive: How Account Takeovers Are Affecting The $138B Gaming Industry
Deep Dive: How Account Takeovers Are Affecting The $138B Gaming Industry
June 14, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The $138 billion video game market has become a lightning rod for cybercriminals looking to make a quick buck. Game-related crime such as piracy is...

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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Malware Targets Oracle Servers; Bill Could Restrict Crypto Activity In India
Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Malware Targets Oracle Servers; Bill Could Restrict Crypto Activity In India
June 12, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Security researchers have revealed another cryptocurrency mining malware that has already installed itself on Oracle servers. According to The Next Web, the malware attacks Oracle...

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Study: Hackers Can Steal Passwords By Listening To Typing
Study: Hackers Can Steal Passwords By Listening To Typing
June 06, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

In an academic study, researchers at Cambridge University and Linkoping University in Sweden were able to learn people’s passwords by getting a phone microphone to listen to the sound...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Lawsuit Accuses Kik Of Illegal ICO; New Crypto Malware Strikes In US, Thailand
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Lawsuit Accuses Kik Of Illegal ICO; New Crypto Malware Strikes In US,...
June 04, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Kik Interactive for allegedly conducting an illegal $100 million securities...

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