Cryptowall 3.0 Threat Rising

Cryptowall 3.0 Threat Rising | Malware in Help File attachments

The stakes are now higher as an old malware nemesis has reared its ugly head once again. Cryptowall 3.0 has been launched using yet another devious method through ‘help file’ attachments sent via email and e-fax. Appearing as a harmless ‘.chm’ file, the hidden malware was opened and at once invaded individual computers, making their […]

All About Ransomware

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In the last few years a rather nasty form of malware has been showing up in both private and business systems. Known as ‘ransomware’, these cybercriminals do not try to hide the fact that they have stolen your information and data, in fact they display a screen informing the victim of the fact and demanding […]

Apple Store Apps Hit with Malware

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Users of Apple iPhone and iPad products have been a bit stunned as the release of the information came forward regarding dozens of apps that contained iOS malware that were placed on the Apple Store. The malware, called XcodeGhost, was discovered and then removed from dozens of apps available for download from the store. According […]

Malware Found on Security Cameras Available Through Amazon

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Malware on security cameras? Security comes in many forms, and they’re not always compatible with one another. That’s what a security researcher named Mike Olsen found when he went to set up an outdoor surveillance system that he had purchased on Amazon from a seller called Urban Security Group. As Olsen writes in a blog post, […]

Malware Today – In A Nutshell

Malware Today - In A Nutshell

About Malware, That Nasty Software That Can Ruin Your Business Malware is a term which means ‘malicious software’ and it is designed to allow software to access your computer and network without your knowledge. The cybercriminals that create these nasty programs each have a unique purpose, but the commonality of all is to gain access […]

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