Norsk Hydro, one of the largest global aluminum manufacturers, has confirmed its operations have been disrupted by a ransomware attack. The Oslo, Norway-based company said in a brief statement that the attack, which began early Tuesday, has impacted “most business areas,” forcing the aluminum maker to switch to manual operations. “Hydro is working to contain […]
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Bootleg Ariana Grande album spreads malware
A pirated version of Ariana Grande’s album ‘Thank U, Next’ appears to contain a malicious malware that can steal your online banking information. Read more…
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View More Bootleg Ariana Grande album spreads malwareNew Android adware found in 200 apps on Google Play
Security researchers have found a new kind of mobile adware hidden in hundreds of Android apps, and downloaded more than 150 million times from Google Play. The malware masquerading as an ad-serving platform, dubbed SimBad by researchers at security firm Check Point, infected more than 200 apps which, likely unbeknownst to the app developer, would […]
View More New Android adware found in 200 apps on Google PlayResearchers obtain a command server used by North Korean hacker group
In a rare move, government officials have handed security researchers a seized server believed to be used by North Korean hackers to launch dozens of targeted attacks last year. Known as Operation Sharpshooter, the server was used to deliver a malware campaign targeting governments, telecoms, and defense contractors — first uncovered in December. The hackers sent […]
View More Researchers obtain a command server used by North Korean hacker groupResearchers find a new malware-friendly hosting site after a spike in attacks
Security researchers have traced a recent spike in FormBook infections to a new file-hosting service that’s been billed as a place for hackers to host their malware. Deep Insight analysts say in new findings out Tuesday that the resurgence in FormBook malware, used as part of password and information stealing campaigns currently targeting the retail and […]
View More Researchers find a new malware-friendly hosting site after a spike in attacksDecrypted Telegram bot chatter revealed as new Windows malware
Sometimes it take a small bug in one thing to find something massive elsewhere. During an investigation recent, security firm Forcepoint Labs said it found a new kind of malware that was found taking instructions from a hacker sending commands over the encrypted messaging app Telegram . The researchers described their newly discovered malware, dubbed […]
View More Decrypted Telegram bot chatter revealed as new Windows malwareIt’s surprisingly easy to be more secure online — Clarification Please
Malicious software and network attacks can be devastating. Luckily, making your devices, online identity, and activities more secure really doesn’t take much effort. These 4 tips for being more secure in your online life will help keep you safer. Read…
View More It’s surprisingly easy to be more secure online — Clarification PleaseMalware attack affects publishing of major U.S. newspapers
A suspected malware attack affected major U.S. newspapers over the weekend.
In what was initially thought to be a server outage, the attack delayed distribution of Saturday’s Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune, according to the Times. …
Hacker uses internet meme to send hidden commands to malware
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A recently discovered piece of malware has a unique way of communicating with its creator—through an internet meme posted on Twitter.
The mysterious hacker has been using the “What if I told you” meme to secretly tell a Windows-based strain of malware when to grab screenshots from infected PCs, according to security firm Trend Micro.
Although the internet meme look like an ordinary digital image, a simple command is hidden in the file’s metadata, Trend Micro VP Mark Nunnikhoven says. The malware, on other hand, has been designed to look up the hacker’s Twitter account and scan image files for the secret commands. Read more…
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View More Hacker uses internet meme to send hidden commands to malwareNew malware pulls its instructions from code hidden in memes posted to Twitter
Security researchers said they’ve found a new kind of malware that takes its instructions from code hidden in memes posted to Twitter. The malware itself is relatively underwhelming: like most primitive remote access trojans (RATs), the malware quietly infects a vulnerable computer, takes screenshots and pulls other data from the affected system and sends it […]
View More New malware pulls its instructions from code hidden in memes posted to TwitterAustralia rushes its ‘dangerous’ anti-encryption bill into parliament, despite massive opposition
Australia’s controversial anti-encryption bill is one step closer to becoming law, after the two leading but sparring party political giants struck a deal to pass the legislation. The bill, in short, grants Australian police greater powers to issue “technical notices” — a nice way of forcing companies — even websites — operating in Australia to […]
View More Australia rushes its ‘dangerous’ anti-encryption bill into parliament, despite massive oppositionCredit card stealing malware on Canada’s 1-800-FLOWERS website went undetected for four years
It’s going to take more than a bunch of posies to make up for this one. The Canadian branch of 1-800-FLOWERS revealed in a filing with the California attorney general’s office that malware on its website had siphoned off customers’ credit cards over a four-year period. Four years. Let that sink in. The company said […]
View More Credit card stealing malware on Canada’s 1-800-FLOWERS website went undetected for four years