Malware stories

Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.  >>

Adware continues to be the most significant threat on Android phones and tablets.>>

A new report finds over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity behaviours since working from home.>>

An increasing number of New Zealand businesses are paying ransoms to cyber criminals. >>

When an attack happens, security teams should be ready with information about who is attacking and the steps being taken to mitigate damage. >>

A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.>>

The Lemon Duck cryptomining malware is being used to target unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers —giving it a 'firm foothold' in compromised servers.>>

Research finds that malicious emails spend an average of 83 hours in employees inboxes before being noticed.>>

Trend Micro has launched a new Cloud One service that finds vulnerabilities, improves visibility, and provides tracking automation for open-source software.>>

Fileless malware is a type of covert threat that injects code directly into the memory of a compromised machine, often to avoid detection. >>

Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.>>

Researchers from Avast, the global digital security and privacy company, say they have identified new cryptocurrency-stealing malware.>>

Ransomware attacks on high profile victims has grown nearly eightfold from 2019 to 2020, according to new research from Kaspersky.>>

Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.>>

“The world—and enterprises—adjusted amidst pandemic restrictions and sustained remote work challenges, while security threats continued to evolve in complexity and increase in volume.">>

93% of these attacks originated in a device network, which includes attempts to trick users into installing a malicious payload via infected websites or URLs, or to steal users’ credentials.>>

Check Point Research has discovered new malware on Google’s Play Store that could spread through WhatsApp messages. >>

Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.>>

Surprisingly, a vast volume of malicious traffic can reach a residential device, writes Radware head of research Daniel Smith.>>

A new report has found 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to the widespread use of packers and obfuscation techniques by attackers seeking to evade detection. >>

The company's findings show that 25% of that malware was active in 2019-2020, and that at least 23 APT groups around the world have used them in attacks.>>

Cyber-criminals will continue to change their methods to maximise the chance of success, writes Zscaler regional vice president and A/NZ country manager Steve Singer.>>

The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.>>

Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.>>