Facebook data-stealing malware detected on Google Play Store
Android users are in danger again: downloaders on Google Play spread malware that steals Facebook passwords A new variant of Android virus was detected
Viruses and parasites
Zyklon malware exploits three Microsoft Office vulnerabilities
Zyklon malware targets telecommunication, financial and insurance industries by exploiting MS Office vulnerabilities First discovered in 2016, Zyklon malware was noticed spreading via malicious
RubyMiner malware exploits Windows and Linux for cryptocurrency mining
Outdated Windows and Linux servers are targeted by RubyMiner malware Recently, cybersecurity experts have spotted a new malware mainly targeting out-of-date web servers —
Fake Meltdown and Spectre patches deliver Smoke Loader malware
Hackers distribute fake Spectre and Meltdown patches to infect computers with Smoke Loader malware While Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities affect almost every computer, criminals
Kotlin-based Android malware discovered in Google Play Store
First Android malware created in open-source programming language Kotlin detected in Google Play Store New variants and updates of Android virus emerge frequently. Recently,
New year brings new versions of CryptoMix ransomware
Developers of CryptoMix came back with Tastylock and Server ransomware versions CryptoMix is one of the biggest and well-known ransomware families that started an
New Android malware steals Uber credentials
Uber users are in danger again Only a month ago, Uber users and drivers learned that their privacy might be put at risk due
VenusLocker authors switch to mining Monero cryptocurrency
VenusLocker authors change their tactics: instead of ransomware attacks, the crooks drop Monero miner Since the value of Monero cryptocurrency has risen almost three
Digmine Monero miner started spreading via Facebook Messenger
Crypto-mining malware spreads as a fake video link via Facebook Messenger The Facebook virus is back with a new version called Digmine. It’s a
Monero Miner attacked Russian oil pipeline operator Transneft
Russian oil pipeline operator suffered from Monero Miner attack Monero Miner hit Russian oil pipeline operator Transneft. The company reported about the attack on
MacOS malware returns with new malicious capabilities
OSX.Pirrit adware: gains full control of the infected Mac computer Some time ago, OSX.Pirrit virus was bothering Mac users with annoying and intrusive ads.
Triton: Malware That Aims to Attack Industrial Safety Systems
Triton Trojan modifies safety instrumented systems to threaten human lives Experts of FireEye have spotted a new dangerous malware currently known as Triton or
The biggest ransomware attacks of 2017
Ransomware viruses threatened home computer users and corporations in 2017 This year developers of ransomware had a little bit of fun and profits from
File Spider ransomware demands to pay the ransom within 96 hours
New File Spider ransomware has emerged on the cyberspace The security experts have recently spotted a new ransomware-type virus called File Spider. It aims
New release from BTCWare developers: Shadow ransomware virus
BTCWare ransomware was updated The well-known ransomware family that actively threatens computer users since April 2017 has been updated again. Developers of the BTCWare