Google malware detection isn't just about helping users
… Beyond that, this particular malware likes to hijack links on the web. Doing so prevents users from accessing tools that can help remove infections -- like Malwarebytes.org or Symantec.com. …
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Energy companies attacked with new malware exploit
… Then it collects system data, like the computer name, hardware specs RAM, GPU, processor, antivirus software and sends it to the attackers, which then can use additional malware to break whatever defenses are present. …
VPNFilter Malware May Be Even More Dangerous Than We Thought
… Cisco was good enough to make a logo for Fancy Bear's malware. …
New ransomware offers to restore your files for free -- if you infect two friends
… There's a link containing a unique ID that will download the malware when clicked it resolves to a hidden TOR server . …
The FBI is Alarmed by the Spike in Fake QR Code Usage
… Some of these websites are said to install malware onto victims’ phones and redirect otherwise innocent payments to the criminal. …
As Ransomware Blackmail Surges, Governments Mull a Ban on Paying Up
… They can do that by improving security, since ransomware attacks still rely on typical malware and social engineering as initial attack vectors. …
New Android ransomware targets smart TVs
… In a new version of the malware, the owners added support for Android-powered smart TVs Opens in a new window . …
Nvidia Hit by Possible Cyber Attack
… It's a situation that's reminiscent of the Solar Winds hack from 2017, where hackers infected the software update mechanism of the company, allowing malware to spread to its customers, including many US government institutions. …
Microsoft slapped with class-action lawsuits over Windows 10 upgrade practices
… It integrated further prompts and warnings into its web browsers and only rolled back the nagware change when the Internet, fed up with 10 months of escalation, began calling it malware. …
Russia Behind Recent TP-Link Router Hacking, According to UK's Cyber Security Agency
… They've been targeting security exploits in small and home-office routers and changing their DNS settings to redirect victims to malicious websites they control, to further exploit targets and distribute damaging malware. …