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BitTorrent In Corporate Networks A Sign Of Breaches: BitSight
While Bittorrent is not a direct cause of malware, networks that use the peer-to-peer service are much more likely to have botnets and other compromised systems
Cybercriminals Cutting Malware “To Save Money”
2015 saw a major fall in malware, Kaspersky Labs reveals, as criminals change their tactics
Malvertising Assault Targets DailyMotion
Security researchers warn that even the most popular sites are targets for malvertising assaults
Malvertising Appears In Promoted Tweet To Steal Facebook Logins
Rogue advert on Twitter aims to infect and then steal a user’s Facebook credentials, Proofpoint warns
British Businesses More Worried About Losing Data Than Losing Money
Fujitsu report finds that majority of businesses skimp out on paying for effective IT security
Malware Campaign Hits Reader’s Digest
The latest malware campaign aimed at WordPress websites has infected Reader's Digest among others
Dealing With Dridex – Protecting End-Users From New Strains Of Malware
Paul Dignan from F5 Networks shares some top tips on how your business can protect itself from dangerous malware strains such as Dridex
Malware Disguises Itself As Amazon Early Black Friday App
Beware those Black Friday deals – mobile ransomware could lie behind a bargain
Hilton Hotels Hit By Payment Malware
Cardholder details and payment information amongst data stolen, hotel firm confirms
Essex Arrests Target Hacking Website
The two suspects are accused of running a website offering tools to help make malware undetectable
Starwood Hotels Admits Payment System Breach
The hotel chain said 54 North American locations were compromised by point-of-sale malware
Superfish-Like Rogue Certificates ‘Found Pre-installed’ On Dell PCs
A number of Dell users say they found self-signed root certificates on their laptops and want to know why and how they are installed, citing security fears
How Sophos Is Encouraging More Girls To Embark On Technology Careers
Oxfordshire schoolgirls met coding challenges head-on at Sophos' recent ‘Girls in Coding’ event
Non-Removable Android Malware Hijacks Popular Apps
Security researchers found infected versions of Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and others
Mobile Malware Risk Is Greater Than Ever
Report from Kaspersky finds huge explosion in malware targeting smartphones and tablets in last few months
Android Malware Poses As Microsoft Word Document
Android users beware! New malware disguises itself as Word document, but steals messages and other data
Police Hit Users Of DroidJack Malware
Authorities raid homes across Europe of users of Android smartphone tracking malware DroidJack
Malvertising Attack Targets Daily Mail Website
Another malvertising attack emerges, this time targeting the Daily Mail and it's 'sidebar of shame'
Dridex Malware Raids £20m From UK Bank Accounts
Not as bad as Zeus? Bank accounts are being looted worldwide in malware attack, authorities warn
How Can You Deal With The Ransomware Epidemic?
Kaspersky Labs’ David Emm shares some of his top tips to ensure your business stays protected against ransomware
Cisco Takes Down £40m Ransomware Gang
Ransomware gang using Angler exploit kit to make $60m (£39m) annually has been shut down
Hidden Exchange Server Attack Steals Passwords
The malware on a company's Exchange server remained undetected for months
YiSpecter Malware Targets Non-Jailbroken iOS Devices
YiSpecter targets all types of iOS devices to perform all types of malicious activity, including app deletion, data theft and setting changes
‘Vigilante’ Malware Protects Routers Against Security Threats
Symantec researchers find malware that infects to protect
What Does First Major Attack On App Store Mean For Mobile Security?
Security experts share their view on the XcodeGhost App Store attack
Apple App Store Hit By Major Malware Attack
‘Hundreds’ of apps are hit in major attack on the App Store
Kardashian Fans At Risk From Insecure App, Websites
Up to 800,000 users of Kardashian app may be at risk following password exposure
Another Massive Advertising Attack Exposed
The latest malvertising scheme, which ran on both large and small ad networks, ran for almost three weeks, according to Malwarebytes
New Lockerpin Ransomware Steals PINs And Locks Devices For Ever
ESET researchers say Lockerpin is the first such kind of ransomware ever detected