September 15, 2017
Ransomware hack targeting 2 million an hour
The hack is automated to send 8,000 variants of the virus. Source: Ransomware hack targeting 2 million an hour
September 14, 2017
Google Chrome most resilient against attacks, researchers find – Help Net Security
Researchers have analyzed Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer, and found Chrome to be the most resilient against attacks. Source: Google Chrome most resilient against attacks, researchers find – Help Net Security
Source: Apple officially bans scammy antivirus apps from iOS App Store – The Verge
September 13, 2017
CCleaner Compromised to Distribute Malware for Almost a Month
Version 5.33 of the CCleaner app offered for download between August 15 and September 12 was modified to include the Floxif malware. Source: CCleaner Compromised to Distribute Malware for Almost a Month
September 12, 2017
At Least 1.65 Million Computers Are Mining Cryptocurrency for Hackers So Far This Year
2017 is on track to easily beat 2016. Source: At Least 1.65 Million Computers Are Mining Cryptocurrency for Hackers So Far This Year