Top 5 Malware Trends for Q1 2017
April 1, 2017
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Malware remains one of the more pressing problems our society faces today. During the year 2016, the number of malware-related incidents has increased by quite a margin. So far, …
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Updated Mirai Botnet Malware Executes 54-hour DDoS Attack
Botnets remain a very popular tool among cybercirminals these days. Ever since the Mirai botnet was introduced to the world, several variants have popped up in its wake. A …
New Cross-platform Malware Attacks Both Windows and Mac OS X Computers
It does not happen all that often when researchers find a cross-platform malware. A new malicious Word document is a cause of great concern, though, as it can infect both …
Darknet Marketplaces get Flooded With Ransomware DIY Kits
It appears cybercrime is evolving at an accelerated pace as of right now. Do-it-yourself ransomware kits are flooding darknet marketplaces all around the world. The last thing the world …
MagikPOS Malware Terrorizes Point of Sale Terminals Across the US and Canada
A new type of malware has been discovered which actively targets point of sale devices. This is bad news for retailers and other locations where card payments occur on …
PetrWrap Crypto Ransomware Blocks Security Researchers From Reverse Engineering Code Samples
Cyber criminals are raising the bar once again. Security researchers found signs that indicate there is a cyber war taking place between these crime gangs, all of whom are …
Bitcoin Ransomware Education – Satan
March 14, 2017
Education, Malware, Ransomware
Bitcoin ransomware continues to make a lot of headway these past few months. Some of these malware types have a very intriguing name, such as Satan ransomware. While the …
EU Companies Need to Prepare for More Malware and Ransomware Attacks, Europol Report Finds
No one will be surprised to find out government agencies consider cybercrime one of the top priorities these days. Europol, Europe’s leading intelligence agency, has released its new report …
New Type of Malware Gives Online Gamers an Unfair Advantage
There is a lot more to the concept of malware than meets the eye. It is malicious software, pure and simple, yet many different variations and use cases exist. …