Malware

A study by IDC and the National University of Singapore also found a close link between pirated software and cyber security breaches.

Infected users are forced to contend with open windows, which are actually legitimate sites being displayed on their desktops.

The Darlloz worm installs coin mining software on infected computers running Intel x86 architectures.

Researchers with FireEye have identified two phishing campaigns involving a remote administration tool known as WinSpy, that also comes packaged with an Android component known as GimmeRAT.

After compromising Unix and Linux servers, attackers make money by redirecting users to advertisements or exploit pages that serve malware.

Scammers are using a phony video, claiming that Flight MH370 has been found, to redirect Facebook users to malicious websites.

Social Security numbers and payment card data is among the personal information that may have been compromised for about 5,400 Colorado patients after a computer virus was identified on some hospital computers.