Google removes 13 malware-infested apps from Play Store
Google has banned 13 apps from the Play Store, after finding traces of malware capable of automatically rating an app, surviving a factory reset, and more.
Fake IRS emails are delivering dangerous new malware this tax season
A security firm has found new forms of fake IRS emails that are being used to deliver dangerous financial malware to people ahead of tax season.
American fears highlighted following hacker-driven Ukrainian power outage
American utility companies have been alerted after a Ukrainian power outage in late December was confirmed to be the result of a cyber attack.
Malware is all over file-sharing reveals new report
There's a one-in-three risk you will get malware by visiting websites with copyrighted files for illegal download.
Pre-boot malware Nemesis targets financial systems with data theft
The Nemesis malware hides away in your system's boot record, avoiding Windows defenses and re-installs.
Did you stay at one of the 54 Starwood hotels affected by a malware attack?
Between the end of 2014 and the first half of this year, over four dozen Starwood properties, including W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, and Le Meridien, fell victim to yet another cyber attack.
Thousands of cheap tablets sold on Amazon have Trojans pre-installed
Security researchers have discovered thousands of cheap tablets on Amazon that have been shipped to customers and some are still for sale.
Poorly written malware demands a ransom, but never releases your files
It's usually not a good idea to pay the ransom on a virus, but a newly discovered strain forgets the encryption key as soon as it finishes locking files.
Ransomware, malware operations shut down, but not going away
Cisco researchers were behind the shutdown of a profitable ransomware operation that netted an estimated $34 million per year.
New iOS malware in China hijacks apps and forces full-page ads in Safari
A new crop of malware has been spotted making the rounds in China and Taiwan, slyly getting onto devices by offering a way to circumvent Web censorship.
Thieves can steal cash by texting an ATM with latest malware
ATM malware infections are on the rise, and evolving quickly into tangible threats. A recent report describes an infection where thieves get cash on demand.
Realtor.com the latest victim of malvertising plague
Malvertising is a plague that is spreading throughout the web. Realtor.com is the latest example of this trend of using advertising to spread malware.
Another WordPress exploit hits thousands of sites
WordPress has been exploited again, with several thousand sites every day being infected.
Kaspersky Lab accused of faking malware to generate false positives in competing software
Ex-employees have accused Kaspersky Lab of generating fake malicious files that its competitors would flag and undermine its work.
So much for the unhackable Mac: Root exploit hits the wild with no fix in sight
Some might have you believe that Macs can't get viruses, but the newest root exploit was spotted by researchers being used to install several malicious apps
If you’re waiting for Windows 10, watch out for this email scam
Scammers will try anything to get their malware onto your machine, including offering you a free upgrade to Windows 10. Here's how to spot the scam.
Spam reaches 12-year low as cybercriminals pursue new methods
Email spam is at a 12-year low, according to security software company Symantec.
Trend Micro does a deep dive into Hacking Team’s Open Type Font exploit
If you're wondering how the Italy-based Hacking Team helped governments around the world spy on their citizens, Trend Micro is here to help.
The FBI is offering $4.3m for the world’s most notorious cyber criminals
The FBI is offering $4.3m on its cyber-crime most wanted list, which includes some of the world's most notorious known hackers on the run.
FBI: Ransomware has earned cybercriminals over $18M since last year
The FBI has warned that ransomware has netted cybercriminals more than $18 million in the U.S. alone since April of last year.
The Ask toolbar is now considered malware by Microsoft
The Ask toolbar can change your default search provider without your permission. Now, Microsoft has deemed the toolbar as malware.
McAfee report sees ransomeware surge, praises Adobe for its response
The new threats report from McAfee Labs found that Adobe patched its vulnerabilities in record all the while malware is on the rise.
‘Sleeper’ Locker ransomware comes alive, infects hundreds
The Locker ransomware has been lying dormant on PCs but was activated this week by its authors and infected hundreds of computers.
Buying a PC this year? Here’s what you need to know about bloatware
When you buy a new computer you're often saddled with several programs, or bloatware, that you don't want. We take a look at how PC makers are responding.
Should you worry about malware on your phone? We asked the experts
Is mobile malware overhyped? We asked some mobile security experts for their thoughts and insights into this growing threat.
TeslaCrypt ransomware grows as victims pay up
The authors of the TeslaCrypt ransomware have already picked up more than $70,000 in payments since they first released the malware on users in February.
Is your smartphone being tracked? We asked an expert
Who is tracking your cell phone, and how are they doing it? We ask an expert about how smartphone surveillance works, and find out what's possible with malware, Wi-Fi, and Stingray devices.