What is The Pandemic Cyberweapon?
A lot of people are focusing their attention on NSA hacking tools and malware. Unfortunately, they are not the only US-based agency people should worry about. The CIA has …
Tag: malware
Google Removes Play Store Malware Campaign that Infected as Many as 36.5 Million Users
Check Point security researchers recently uncovered a malware campaign on Google’s Play store that had already infected anywhere between 8.5 to 36.5 million users, as the malware was spread …
WikiLeaks Exposes AfterMidnight and Assassin CIA Malware Tools
In a turn of events that should surprise absolutely no one, Wikileaks released some controversial information once again. Their latest disclosure revolves around malware designed by the CIA to …
Malware vs Ransomware
May 17, 2017
Comparison, Reviews
Technology enthusiasts often tend to confuse the terms of ransomware and malware. The recent cyber attacks affecting thousands of computers and servers around the world are a clear example …
Baijiu Malware is Distributed Through the Geocities’ Web Hosting Platform
Consumers fortunate enough to be using the Internet for over a decade right now will remember a platform by the name of Geocities. This platform was quite popular in …
Persirai IoT Malware Can Turn Chinese IP Cameras Into a Huge Botnet
Not a day goes by without a new type of Internet of Things malware making headlines. Persirai is a malware that shares some similarities with Mirai, and it is …
18,000 Accounts Compromised as Media Giant Gannett Hit by Email Phishing Attack
Recently, we’ve covered a study conducted by the Pew Research Center that concluded only 54% of Americans were able to identify a phishing attack, one of the most popular …
New Macintosh Malware Hijacks All Internet Traffic
Macintosh users are quickly becoming a new target for cyber criminals these days. A new type of Mac malware has been discovered, which is capable of intercepting encrypted web …
Ransomware Attacks Remain Successful Due to Lack of Communication and Collaboration
The fight against online crime is proving to be an uphill battle, to say the least. With malware, ransomware, and Trojans becoming more common threats than ever before, the …