Tag: Malware
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4 tips to counter Matrix ransomware, a next-gen targeted malware
In a new report, security software firm Sophos claims to have tracked 96 samples of Matrix ransomware in the wild
March 5, 2019 -
Pune-based Cosmos Bank’s server hacked; Rs 94 cr siphoned off in 2 days
The fraudulent transactions were carried out on August 11 and August 13 through 25 ATMs located in Canada, Hong Kong and a few in India
August 14, 2018 -
Hackers targeting Winter Olympics in South Korea: McAfee
The campaign to target Pyeongchang Olympics began December 22 last year.
January 8, 2018 -
China shuts down 13,000 websites since 2015 for violating internet rules
China has shut down or revoked the licenses of 13,000 websites since 2015 for violating the country’s internet rules, state media reported today. The news comes as the Communist country continues to strengthen its already tight regulation of the internet, a move which critics say has picked up pace since President Xi Jinping came to …
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December 26, 2017 -
US says North Korean malware lurking in computer networks
US authorities said malware developed in North Korea is still lurking in many computer networks, giving hackers backdoor access to government, financial, automotive and media organisations. An alert issued by the Department of Homeland Security warned of surreptitious activity by the so-called “Hidden Cobra” hacker group, also known by the name “Lazarus.” US officials earlier …
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November 15, 2017 -
Email users at highest risk of cyber threats; Symantec Email Threats 2017 report reveals
Email users are more than twice as likely to encounter cyber threats through emails than any other malware, a new report said on Wednesday. One out of every nine users would have received a malicious email in the first half of 2017, revealed the cyber security firm Symantec’s report “Email Threats 2017”. Business email compromise …
October 11, 2017 -
‘New malware steals users’ money through mobile phones’
A new malware Xafecopy Trojan has been detected in India which steals money through victims’ mobile phones, cyber security firm Kaspersky said in a report. Around 40 per cent of target of the malware has been detected in India. “Kaspersky Lab experts have uncovered a mobile malware targeting the WAP billing payment method, stealing money …
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September 10, 2017 -
‘Petya malware cyber attack potent, uses multiple techniques’
Top IT security firms have warned that the latest 'Petya' malware could be particularly potent as it uses “multiple techniques” to automatically spread in a network soon after the first system is infected. The attack, which comes within weeks of a similar cyber attack called WannaCry, has been spreading through Europe, and seems to be …
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June 28, 2017 -
Not much impact of malware attack on India yet: IT minister
The government on Wednesday said it has initiated proactive measures and is keeping a close vigil on the ransomware attack that has hit Europe, maintaining that there is no large-scale impact on India yet. “We have been taking proactive steps… we have sent out advisories (on the cyber attack and the malware)… India is not …
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June 28, 2017 -
‘Xavier’ malware infected 800 apps in Google Play Store
Global cybersecurity firm Trend Micro on Friday announced it has detected more than 800 applications in Google Play Store embedded with a trojan Android malware "Xavier" that have been downloaded millions of times till date. "Xavier" steals and leaks a user's information silently. "These applications range from utility apps such as photo manipulators to wallpaper …
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June 23, 2017 -
Breaking & entering
The National Health Services’ recent WannaCry ramsomware ordeal is the latest in a series of cyber incidents that have habitually come to be described as a “wake-up call”. One might believe that a cyber wake-up call should result in behaviours that improve security. So does this happen and what are the prospects for countering future …
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June 20, 2017 -
Potent malware targets electricity systems
Hackers have developed powerful malware that can shut down electricity distribution systems and possibly other critical infrastructure, two cyber security firms announced today, with one report linking it to Russia. Slovakia-based ESET said the malware is the most powerful threat to appear since Stuxnet, the hacking tool used to sabotage Iran's nuclear program believed developed …
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June 12, 2017 -
India among countries worst-affected by new ‘Fireball’ malware
While enterprises across the globe are still recuperating from the massive "WannaCry" malware attack, security firm Check Point has warned of a new outbreak that has already infected 250 million computers worldwide with India among the worst-hit countries. The new threat called "Fireball" is designed to hijack browsers to change the default search engine and …
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June 3, 2017 -
Around 600 Japanese firms reportedly hit by malware
Around 600 Japanese companies, including electronics major Hitachi and automaker Nissan, have reportedly been affected by last week's global cyber attack, officials confirmed on Monday. According to the Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre, around 2,000 computers across 600 different companies were hit by the ransomware named "WannaCry". Hitachi told EFE news that its email …
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May 15, 2017 -
Mysterious ‘Hajime’ malware infecting IoT network globally
A new mysterious malware that builds a vast peer-to-peer botnet to infect the Internet of Things (IoT) worldwide has been identified with almost 300,000 devices under its control, ready to perform a large-scale DDoS attack. 'Hajime', meaning 'beginning' in Japanese, was identified by Russia-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab and has recently been propagating extensively, …
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April 28, 2017 -
Pre-installed malware stealing data from mobiles
Israel-based cyber security firm Check Point has detected a malware that is not downloaded due to users' use but is already present in Android device. According to a company blog post last week, the pre-installed malware was detected in 38 Android devices, belonging to a large telecommunications company and a multinational technology company. "The malicious …
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March 13, 2017 -
Simulated ransomware reveals vulnerability of industrial controls
A new form of ransomware can take over control of a simulated water treatment plant to shut valves, increase the amount of chlorine added to water, and display false readings. Developed by cybersecurity researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the simulated attack was designed to highlight vulnerabilities in the control systems used to operate …
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February 15, 2017