MalwareTwitter patent may lead to blocking mobile malwareMarcos ColónAugust 26, 2014A patent that has recently been granted to Twitter reveals how the social media giant plans to block mobile malware from affecting its users.
Incident ResponseNew variants of POS malware ‘Backoff’ found as infections expandDanielle WalkerAugust 25, 2014The Secret Service said that over 1,000 U.S. businesses have been infected with the malware.
MalwareAdThief malware infects 75K iOS devices, steals revenueTeri RobinsonAugust 25, 2014A researcher at Fortinet has revealed more details about iOS/AdThief, which hijacks revenue through jailbroken iPads and iPhones.
Incident ResponseReveton packaged with password stealer impacts users in U.S.Adam GreenbergAugust 25, 2014Users in the U.S. have been impacted by a variant of ransomware known as Reveton, which has been upgraded to include a powerful password stealer.
Incident ResponseCarbon Grabber crimeware kit being distributed in spam campaignAdam GreenbergAugust 22, 2014A spam campaign involving the Carbon Grabber crimeware kit is ongoing against the automotive industry in Europe, according to Symantec.
Incident ResponseErrors in ZeroLocker means paying ransom may not decrypt filesAdam GreenbergAugust 22, 2014A piece of ransomware known as ZeroLocker contains various errors that may prevent files from being decrypted even if the ransom is paid.
MalwareRogue AV scammers find success with new tacticsAshley CarmanAugust 22, 2014Although the number of rogue anti-virus malware campaigns have decreased overall, the threat isn't totally gone, according to researchers at Microsoft.
Incident ResponseStudy: Most higher ed malware infections attributed to ‘Flashback’Danielle WalkerAugust 21, 2014Flashback caused a stir in 2012 when some 650,000 Macs were infected with the malware.
