Crime Pays: Malware authors enjoy an average 1,425% return on investment
A recent report from Trustwave on the state of malware relays that online crime, unfortunately, does pay. The report, originally cited by Net Security, relays …
Malware
Almost anyone can make ransomware with this horrifying new program
We might be entering a whole new era of malware, one where even those who lack any semblance of deep technical expertise will be able to …
‘Breaking Bad’ themed malware has been discovered
Security researchers at Symantec recently discovered a new piece of malware that, believe it or not, incorporates a number of themes from the hit TV …
Scary exploit may let hackers target nearly 50% of Android phones with malware
Malware is never an easy subject for Android device owners. Savvy users usually say the matter is overblown and that they know how to protect …
Warning: How to avoid the scary new malware infecting thousands of phones
The dangers of mobile malware are very real, and we’re now reminded yet again how quickly these malicious programs can spread thanks to a new …
Not even turning off your Android phone can stop this malware from spying on you
Android’s malware problem might be overstated, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cautious when navigating the web on your device. On Wednesday, anti-virus software …
Malware infected as many Android devices as Windows laptops in 2014
A new report published by Alcatel-Lucent’s Motive Security Labs division says that no less than 16 million mobile devices were hit by malware last year, …
This terrifying iOS malware could infect your iPhone without a jailbreak
Still looking for a reason to upgrade to iOS 8? Security firm Trend Micro released a report on Wednesday revealing that some of the most …
Staples confirmed hackers stole more than 1M credit cards in significant data breach
Staples on Friday confirmed that some of its stores were hit by hackers this year, who were able to steal up to 1.16 million credit …
‘Destructive’ malware may have hit Sony Pictures, other companies warned
Sony Pictures was hit by unknown hackers last week who managed to steal various sensitive information, including high-quality digital versions of several unreleased Sony movies, …
The most advanced malware yet has been spying on you for years
Security researchers have discovered a highly advanced malware program, called Regin, that have been used for spying purposes for at least six years. First discovered …
Frightening new malware targets your password manager
If you thought hackers gaining access to just one of your online accounts was troublesome, you’ll be terrified to know that the next frontier might …
Complex Android malware believed to have infected up to 4.5M smartphones in the U.S.
As many as 4.5 million American Android smartphone users may have been fooled into somehow downloading a complex malicious program on their devices since January …
FTC cracks down on massive ‘PC cleaner’ security scam
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida on Wednesday announced plans on fighting a type of online scam that cons unsuspecting PC users into …
Apple has already patched the most terrifying iPhone malware yet
After a security report revealed that iPhone users in Asia were at risk at having their devices infected with an advanced malware program that can be …
Scary new malware uses a Gmail trick to steal your data
A new piece of malware that can spy on a user’s computer has been discovered, Wired reports, with researchers also having found a clever way …
Sophisticated malware already spying on Hong Kong protesters’ iOS and Android phones
Whenever mobile malware comes up, the usual reports detail new malicious apps that are found to affect Android, while iOS remains largely unaffected by such …
There’s something phishy about those nude photos you might be looking for
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week, you’ve probably heard that quite a few celebrities have had their personal iCloud accounts hacked into, with …
It’s time to get serious about mobile security: Here’s how to protect your Android phone
Unfortunate though it may be, the simple fact is that most of us don’t take mobile security as seriously as we should. The idea of …
UPS is the latest company to acknowledge major malware breach
Following the many cases of malware attacks targeting various retail stores to steal personal customer data, including Target, Neiman Marcus, or P.F. Chang’s, UPS is …
Watch out for this frighteningly smart malware that’s infected over 75,000 jailbroken iPhones
The malware protection that comes with Apple’s walled-off garden is only so good as long as you stay in that confined space, as otherwise hackers …
Dangerous Android malware can do anything it wants with over 500K infected devices
A new piece of dangerous malware has apparently been discovered, RT.com reports, and it’s running on more than half a million Android devices from the …
Mysterious Luuuk Trojan stole over $680,000 in just a week, then disappeared
Luuuk is the name of a mysterious Trojan that was discovered in early 2014 after having allowed its creators to steal more than €500,000, or …
An incredibly sneaky piece of malware has finally been pulled from Google Play
Even various legit Android apps have been found to have additional hidden powers, which is why it shouldn’t surprise us that one more piece of malware has …
This Android smartphone already ships with dangerous malware preinstalled
Android’s malware problem has taken a new twist, as such apps now come bundled with certain phones. Instead of creating apps that can pack hidden, …
This complex PC-Android malware combo can be yours for just $5,000
Researchers at Symantec have discovered that previously known phishing malware for Android has been further developed into a sophisticated weapon that can perform various other …
Target’s CEO is the latest victim of the massive credit card hack
Target on Monday announced that Gregg Steinhafel, the company’s CEO, President and Chairman of the board, has stepped down from all positions following the massive …
iPhone malware exists, but the risk is nothing like it is with Android
While most reports detail Android malware efforts from malicious parties looking to take advantage of Android’s popularity in order to steal personal data and money from users, …
‘Highly sophisticated malware’ stole credit card data from 3M Michaels customers
After LaCie announced earlier this week it was the victim of a massive credit card breach that lasted for a year, crafts store Michaels revealed …
Scary Android malware uses Facebook to bypass two-factor authentication
Android users have yet another piece of malware to worry about. PC World points out a technique that is specifically targeting Facebook users who use mobile …
