Koolova Ransomware Aims to Inform Users On Cyber Security Precautions
Ransomware continues to evolve over time, as criminals come up with new ways to cause havoc. Koolova, a new strain of malware, is doing things very differently. In fact, …
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Carbanak Cybercrime Group Uses Public Google Services to Control Malware Operations
Cybercrime gangs are becoming bolder at every turn. The Carbanak group is back after a brief absence, and they are now using cloud servers to operate their command-and-control servers. …
Top 4 Malware Fails
Even though malware, ransomware, and other types of malicious software continue to pose a significant threat to consumers and enterprises worldwide, not all of these “projects” are successful. In …
Top 5 Spyware Types to Watch Out For
Different types of malware have caused issues for computer users throughout the years. One of the most worrisome types of malware is called spyware. Its main threat is how …
Two Italians Arrested On Suspicion Of Distributing EyePyramid Malware
A lot of hacking incidents around the world go by without ever knowing which vulnerability was abused by cyber criminals. EyePyramid, a notorious type of malware, has been allegedly used …
Top 3 Types of Bitcoin Mining Malware
Although mining Bitcoin with regular computer hardware is no longer profitable, that isn’t keeping criminals from giving it a try. Over the past few years, there have been several …
Norton’s new Router Keeps IoT Devices Safe From Malware
Internet of Things-based botnets are becoming a major concern to security researchers around the globe. Late last year, DynDNS was crippled due to such a major botnet attack, which affected …
Top 6 Payment Card Data Breaches of 2016
A large amount of data breaches have taken place throughout 2016, some of which were organized by criminals looking to collect sensitive payment data. Credit and debit card details were …
Android Switcher Trojan Attempts to Hijack Router DNS Settings
Users of the mobile Android operating system have seen their fair share of cyber threats throughout 2016. The year 2017 is not off to a great start either, as …