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Microsoft Project Freta Looks To Eradicate Undetected Malware
Demonstration technology carries out offline sweeps of Linux virtual machine snapshots at large scale to help organisations root out in-memory malware
Apple Reconfigures Macs To Block Adware
Apple will no longer allow user profiles to be installed on Macs without user interaction, in move targeting 'plague of adware'
Production At Honda Grinds To Halt After Second Cyber Attack
Work at Honda factories in Japan, the UK, North America, Brazil, India, Turkey and Italy has been suspended after another ransomware attack
TrickBot Malware Update Makes It Harder To Detect
TrickBot information-stealing malware updated with new 'nworm' module that uses encryption and in-memory execution to hinder detection efforts
Android Hit By ‘Incredibly Sophisticated’ Malware
Malware found on Google Play looks innocent at first, then downloads additional capabilities that allow it to take over targeted devices
Coronavirus: Google Blocks 18 Million Daily Covid-19 Scam Emails
Online threat. In the past week alone Google says it has blocked 126 million Covid-related daily phishing scams
Hackers Use Coronavirus Scare To Attack Government Systems
Attack groups make use of chaos around coronavirus to target organisations in Mongolia, South Korea, Ukraine, Vietnam and elsewhere
Scammers Use Coronavirus Map To Spread Malware
Scammers are using fear around the coronavirus epidemic to spread malware via malicious email attachments, phishing messages and even a virus map
Redcar Council Still Crippled By Ransomware Attack
Pen and paper still being used. Northern local council admits its IT systems are still down, 19 days after a ransomware attack
US Warns Of Gas Pipeline Shutdown After Ransomware Attack
Real world dangers posed by malware after natural gas pipeline in the United States is shut down after a ransomware attack
Facebook Ordered To Unlock NSO Staffer Account
WhatsApp hack development. Israeli court orders Facebook to unblock a personal account belonging to an employee at NSO Group
Critical ‘BlueFrag’ Bluetooth Vulnerability In Older Android OS
Security researchers ERNW identity critical vulnerability affecting the Android Bluetooth subsystem, which it is calling 'BlueFrag'
United Nations Covered Up Hack – Report
Hack compromised 20 admin accounts and malware was implanted on 40 servers, but the UN opted to cover up the cybersecurity attack
Travelex Finally Restores Money Transfers
It only took a month to sort out. Currency trader back online and no longer relying on pen and paper for currency transactions
Facebook Sues Firm For ‘Celeb Bait’ Adverts That Installed Malware
Social networking giant takes action against advertising fraud with a lawsuit against Hong Kong firm
Public Charging Stations Can Steal Data, Warn Officials
'Juice jacking' criminals are exploiting USB charging stations at airports, hotels and shopping centres to install malware
WhatsApp Hack Targetted Senior Government Officials
Hack of WhatsApp more sinister than first thought, with high-profile government and military officials of US allies targetted
WhatsApp Sues NSO For ‘Advanced’ Surveillance Hack Claim
Facebook division files lawsuit against NSO Group, because of alleged surveillance tool exploit
Pitney Bowes Says No Data Stolen After Ransomware Attack
Mailing and shipping firm Pitney Bowes has been hit by a ransomware attack, but says no data has been stolen
‘GandCrab’ Ransomware Returns Despite Retirement Claim
New ransomware has links to GandCrab, warns SecureWorks, casting doubt on retirement claims
Mac Malware Pretends To Be Share-Trading App
Newly discovered Mac malware includes copy of real share-trading app, but also steals data and carries out other malicious functions in the background
Adware Hidden In Play Store Apps Infects 8 Million Users
Malware found in 85 apps posing as games or photography utilities displays full-screen ads and takes 'unique' steps to avoid detection
Financial Malware Attacks On The Rise, Warns Kaspersky
Consumers are increasingly being targetted by financial malware, alarming new research shows
German Industrial Giants Attacked By Chinese Hackers – Report
Blue chip German industrial firms have confirmed cyber attacks, which are being blamed on state-backed Chinese group
25 Million Android Phones Infected With Fake Apps
'Agent Smith' malware replaces legitimate installed apps (such as WhatsApp) with malicious versions
Malware Riddled Laptop Sells For $1.3m
Eleven year old laptop containing six infamous viruses has been auctioned off for more than $1m as a piece of 'artwork'
Mobile Banking Malware On The Rise, Kaspersky Lab Warns
Worrying number of attacks by mobile banking malware, report from Kaspersky Lab discovers
GozNym Cybercrime Gang Dismantled in Global Operation
Law enforcement in many countries take down a criminal gang that used malware to steal millions
Iran Tests Firewall To Counter Stuxnet Threats
Industrial systems now protected from foreign cyber threats, Iran tells world after alleging Israeli attack