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Chthonic: The Dangerous ZeuS Trojan Attacking You Via Your Bank
Kaspersky Lab discovers a new strain of Trojan targeting victims through 150 banks' web links and email attachments
Worm Burrows Into Storage Servers Via Shellshock Flaw
System administrators who have not patched their storage servers for the Shellshock flaw may have given online attackers a backdoor into their network
SoakSoak Malware Attacks WordPress Sites
Over 100,000 WordPress sites have been infected by vulnerable third-party plug-in that many may not even realise they are running
Android OS And iOS Targeted by Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Spate of attacks install remote access Trojans to phish for login credentials, with jailbroken devices at particular risk
Mobile Gamers Beware – Assassin’s Creed-Themed Malware Is Lurking In The Shadows
Malware disguised as Assassin's Creed app detected by Zscaler researchers
Facebook Users Receive Free Malware Scanning Tool
Facebook and ESET team up to reduce threat of malware on the social network
E-Cigarette Malware Could Damage Your Computer’s Health
Chinese cybercriminals reportedly targeting 'Vapers' with malware spread through dodgy USB chargers
Thousands Of Facebook Users Fall For ‘Free Audi R8’ Scam
Hackers luring in unwary Facebook users with promise of free sports cars
Almost 1 Million Brits Attacked By Amazon Phishing Scam Emails
Security specialists warn email users to be be "extra cautious" this holiday shopping season