Discord is switching to expiring links for files shared off-platformThe new temporary file links will expire after 24 hours when shared outside of Discord, as it cracks down on malware.By C. MacDonald, 11.05.2023
Global ransomware attacks at an all-time high and the US is the primary targetMore than 43 percent of reported incidents happened in the United States. By L. Bonk, 08.04.2023
Microsoft says China installed malware in US systems in GuamThe island is a major American military hub.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2023
Security researchers find LockBit ransomware can target macOS devicesIt may be the first time a major ransomware provider has gone after Apple computers. By I. Bonifacic, 04.16.2023
Android 14 can block users from sideloading very old appsThe optional feature could improve security.By J. Fingas, 01.24.2023
A Webb Telescope image is being used to push malwareBad actors hid malicious code in Webb's First Deep Field for a malware campaign.By M. Moon, 09.05.2022
Microsoft's Defender online security tool is now available to consumersThe online app boosts existing protection for your computers and phones.By J. Fingas, 06.16.2022
US warns of state-supported malware built to attack critical infrastructureHackers could hijack industrial systems.By J. Fingas, 04.14.2022
The FBI silently removed Russian malware to thwart global cyberattacksSometimes even without the network owner's knowledge.By M. Moon, 04.07.2022
Ukraine blames Russia for cyberattack against government websitesThe malware involved is also designed to do serious damage.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2022
Ransomware attack hits major payroll company right before ChristmasPaychecks at GameStop, Whole Foods and other stores may be affected.By J. Fingas, 12.16.2021
Google temporarily disrupts a botnet that infected 1 million PCsGlupteba is the largest publicly known botnet to date.By I. Bonifacic, 12.07.2021
Kaseya was warned about security flaws years ahead of ransomware attackEmployees say they quit or were fired over obvious problems.By J. Fingas, 07.10.2021
Google removes popular Android apps that stole Facebook passwordsThey had over 5.8 million downloads from the Play Store.By J. Fingas, 07.04.2021
Microsoft signed a driver loaded with rootkit malwareThe company says the security impact was limited.By J. Fingas, 06.27.2021
Western Digital blames malware for My Book Live devices being wiped remotelyIt's advising owners to disconnect the device from the internet for now. By M. Moon, 06.25.2021
DOJ charges Latvian national for helping develop the Trickbot malwareShe allegedly wrote code for Trickbot malware's control and deployment.By M. Moon, 06.05.2021
Bose confirms ransomware attack that exposed employee dataThe files included social security and compensation information.By S. Shah, 05.25.2021
Ransomware gang behind Ireland attack also hit US health and emergency networksConti ransomware is proving to be a serious threat.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2021
watchOS 7.4 arrives with an easier way to unlock your iPhoneMeanwhile, macOS and tvOS add support for the latest PlayStation and Xbox controllers.By K. Holt, 04.26.2021