Tag: Malware
List of data breaches and cyber attacks in September 2018 – 925,633,824 records leaked
It’s time for the month’s list of breaches and cyber attacks, and it’s a big one.
Fake Fortnite for Android links found on YouTube
The extremely popular video game Fortnite is coming to Android sometime this summer, and the fanbase is going wild. Not surprisingly, mobile malware developers are taking advantage.
Chrome Extension Malware Targets Facebook
A new malware campaign detected by Radware's threat research group is reported to be proliferating through fraudulent Facebook links.
Crypto Me0wing Attacks: Kitty Cashes in on Monero
The internet has been the gateway to fame for many a cat, but the latest vulnerability, the "Kitty" malware, has gained popularity for more nefarious reasons.
List of data breaches and cyber attacks in March 2018
Healthcare breaches are common – but the number of incidents this month is insane. See the list of data breaches and cyber attacks in March 2018.
List of data breaches and cyber attacks in January 2018
The first list of 2018 is by no means a short one. See all the data breaches and cyber attacks in January 2018.
Crypto-Mining malware found on 4000+ sites
ICO, NHS, US Courts and many other government sites hit.
Crypto-mining malware spreading via EternalBlue exploit
Over 500,000 Windows machines infected with new Monero mining software.
List of data breaches and cyber attacks in December 2017 – 33.8 million records leaked
Data protection is more than just protecting data from the unauthorised: it’s about ensuring it’s used for the sole purpose it was collected, and respecting the privacy of those whose data it is.
Pyeongchang Olympics ‘already target of hackers’
Hackers have already begun targeting the Pyeongchang Olympic Games with malware-infected e-mail aimed at stealing passwords or financial information.
New tech support scam malware fakes Blue Screen of Death
A new malware masquerading as the infamous Blue Screen of Death tries to swindle victims into paying for tech support tools.
How to be a tech security Jedi: 5 lessons from the original Star Wars movies
There are tons of subtle parallels between Information Security and the original Star Wars movies.