Tag results for: Malware
FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
Threat actors may attempt to distribute malware, including ransomware, by offering free document converters, according to a March 7 report from the FBI’s Denver office. “Agents are increasingly...
Nearly 1.6 million Android TV devices have been infected by Vo1d malware
Based on a study done by Xlab researchers, a new variant of the Vo1d botnet has been infecting Android TV devices worldwide. It reached its peak of just...
Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a previously dormant macOS malware that has become active once again in a new variant that is targeting Apple devices of all kinds.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence...
New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates
A new macOS malware called FrigidStealer is spreading through fake browser update alerts, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data, according to research from Proofpoint. This sophisticated campaign, embedded...
Hackers opted for ransomware in 2024 for faster and more advanced attacks
A new research report suggests that ransomware attacks are not only becoming more frequent, but hackers are also striking faster than ever before. Researchers indicate that bad actors...
FBI gets court ordered malware fix for Windows PCs
A malware originating from China has now been contained after the FBI gained a court order to have the harmful code deleted from thousands of Windows PCs.
The agency...
