Malware

Intel released patches for three high-severity flaws in its Smart Sound Technology which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on Intel Core and Atom processor-based PCs.

Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have uncovered what appears to be an early developmental prototype of the Proton backdoor malware that typically infects macOS users who download fake security applications.

A ransomware attack has severely disabled the US network of COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company), one of the world's largest shipping companies.

Iran has once again found itself in the crosshairs of cybersecurity researchers with Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42, Symantec and the German intelligence all pointing accusatory fingers at Tehran over several recently revealed cyber campaigns.

Bank robbers often stick up the same bank twice, but a recent lawsuit between a Virginia bank and its insurer revealed the bank lost $2.4 million when staffers twice fell for phishing attacks resulting in illegal ATM withdrawals.

Researchers from Proofpoint have announced the discovery of a brand new remote access trojan, and an upgraded version of an old banking trojan -- both of which have been used in recent phishing campaigns.