malware

Pro-Syrian group hacks CBS Twitter accounts

News reports state that Hackers used the Twitter accounts of “60 Minutes" and "48 Hours" of CBS news to send bogus and fake messages. As technologies advance so does the threat of cyber crime.

Two U.S. power plants attacked by malware from USB thumbdrives

A small and cute pen drive, if infected, can do more damage than you think

A tiny, unassuming flash drive may appear quite harmless, but things can go awfully wrong if it carries a virus that you would otherwise want to avoid.

Oracle releases patch for Java security vulnerability, but concerns remain

All is still not well with Oracle's Java plugin

Oracle has finally put out an update to fix the security vulnerability, but some concerns remain.

CAUTION! Android vulnerable to harmful malware

IC3 has issued a warning against malware and spyware attack on all Android enabled devices.

Shamoon malware steals and wipes data after corrupting computers

Security specialists have detected a malware that steals files from infected machines, then renders several computers on a network unusable by overwriting their master boot record. They suspect it is being used to target attacks against specific companies.

Android tops in mobile malware -- report

You must be aware that Android is a leader when it comes to smartphones, but did you know that it also tops in mobile malware?

Microsoft marks Chrome as malware, removes browser from Windows PCs

An accidental blunder by Microsoft saw Google Chrome getting removed from the PCs of Windows users.

'Indestructible' botnet infects 4.5 million PCs globally

Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated botnet that has infected millions of computers around the world, according to multiple tabloid reports.

Hackers use Osama to spread malware

Even after his death, Osama bin Laden's terror seems to be haunting the world, this time online!

Cyber criminals targeting smartphones, Facebook--reports

According to reports released by a couple of reputed security firms, cyber attacks on smartphones and social media sites like Facebook are on the rise.

Android users upset by malware infection

In quick succession to its launch, Google’s mega-hit OS, Android-based smartphones, especially those in Russia, have come under siege by virus writers who are siphoning cash from users by directing them to download malware mimicking legitimate applications and carrying names indicating media players, online games, etc. Google, however, has declined to make any comments.

Windows security update email spreads malware

Received a mail from Microsoft lately and wondering if it's routine Tuesday security patch? Hold on, as the email is nothing more than a corrupted file that can run malware on your system.