One of the world’s most ruthless and advanced hacking groups, the Russian state-controlled Sandworm, launched a series of destructive cyberattacks […]
Tag: Malware
5 AI-developed malware families analyzed by Google fail to work and are easily detected
The assessments provide a strong counterargument to the exaggerated narratives being trumpeted by AI companies, many seeking new rounds of […]
IObit releases Malware Fighter 13 with pre-boot scanning and behavior-based detection
Software company IObit has released Malware Fighter 13, adding new scanning capabilities and expanding its threat-detection methods. The company says […]
This browser claims “perfect privacies protection,” but it acts like malware
Researchers note links to Asia’s booming cybercrime and illegal gambling networks. This looks like a 100 percent above-board product, right? […]
Cybercriminals turn to stealth to bypass malware detection
A new report reveals a 40 percent (quarter-over-quarter) increase in evasive, advanced malware. The data highlights encrypted channels as adversaries’ […]
Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains
Hacking groups—at least one of which works on behalf of the North Korean government—have found a new and inexpensive way […]
Open source malware up 140 percent
The latest OS Malware Index from Sonatype shows a 140 percent surge in open source malware as attackers target data […]
New techniques help malicious QR codes evade detection
Threat researchers at Barracuda have uncovered two new techniques being used by cyber attackers to help malicious QR codes evade […]
Malicious URLs overtake attachments as top email threat
Cybercriminals increasingly favor malicious URLs over attachments, as they are easier to disguise and more likely to evade detection, according […]
Growing complexity means legacy security systems miss one in every 14 threats
Traditional detection methods are being outpaced, with a 127 percent rise in malware complexity and one in 14 files initially […]