ESET researchers discovered a cyber-attack that used a UEFI rootkit to establish a presence on the victims’ computers.
Malware-less email attacks spike on Thursdays, says FireEye
The FireEye study found that less than a third (32 percent) of email traffic seen in the first half of 2018 was considered ‘clean’ and actually delivered to an inbox.
Demand for more “versatile” malware on the rise: study
International demand for multifunctional malware that are flexible enough to perform almost any task are on the rise, according to the latest research by Kaspersky Lab.
Malwarebytes on why multi-layered security is key to thwarting cryptojacking
Anthony O’Mara, vice president, EMEA, Malwarebytes, sheds light on a new malware that’s on the rise and why having a multi-layered security approach is key to thwarting this threat.
New malware targets victims via routers: report
A new malware that attacks and infects victims through compromised routers and can run in kernel mode, giving it complete control over victim devices has been uncovered in the Middle East and Africa region.
ESET protects smart TV users from malware threats
ESET has launched ESET Smart TV Security, an advanced technology protection solution against targeted malware attacks on connected TVs and …
Crypto mining malware used to trick Russian users: Kaspersky Lab
Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab has discovered previously undetected malware directed at users who used the desktop version of the …
“Olympic Destroyer” malware targeted Pyeongchang Games
Several cybersecurity firms have confirmed that they had uncovered a computer virus dubbed ‘Olympic Destroyer that was likely used in …
Crypto-mining malware hits US, UK government sites
https://youtu.be/-AVXdfeIZ_U
US, UK government sites hit by crypto-mining malware
Websites such as the UK’s NHS and ICO to the US government’s court system were just some of the 4,200 sites infected with a malicious version of a widely used tool known as Browsealoud.
New malware found spying on Android users
The implant, named Skygofree, is designed for targeted cyber-surveillance, possibly as an ‘offensive security’ product.
Google removes gaming apps with pop-up porn malware
Google said on Friday it took down 60 gaming applications after security firm Check Point said it had discovered new …
TRA cautions against PDF malware
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA) has warned of malicious PDF files sent anonymously to email or WhatsApp accounts that …
What’s next in the world of malware: Sophos’ trends and predictions
Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East and Africa, Sophos, reviews the most prominent risks from 2017, and what we can expect in 2018.
Malware samples at an all-time high in Q3: McAfee report
McAfee Labs saw malware reach an all-time high of 57.6 million new samples – which equates to four new samples per second.
Four old malware threats still haunting businesses today
From Conficker to Zeus, these four malware threats continue to impact enterprises today.
ESET warns enterprises of new malware Statinko
ESET has investigated and identified a complex threat posed by a new strain of malware that has so far affected half a million users.
Malwarebytes unveils new cloud platform
Malwarebytes has announced the release of its new single endpoint agent cloud platform for business featuring Malwarebytes Incident Response, Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection and …
New malware targets power grids
Security researchers from ESET and Dragos have discovered a brand new malware strain, dubbed Industroyer, that was specifically built to …
Malwarebytes unveils inaugural channel programme
Partners can look forward to attractive margins from the new EMEA channel programme. Malwarebytes, the advanced malware prevention and remediation …