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Hackers hiding malicious links in top Google search results, researchers warn
News Malicious adverts made to resemble links to websites are targeting some of the world’s most popular websites
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Romanian man extradited to US over Gozi virus hacking charges
News The man allegedly ran a service that helped cyber criminals distribute the Gozi virus which ended up infecting over one million computers worldwide, including some which belonged to NASA
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Experts bemoan Microsoft’s 'terrible' backtrack on blocking VBA macros
News Experts express bewilderment over the decision to reverse the long-overdue macro block, as fears mount that cyber criminals can take advantage
By Connor Jones Published
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The new wave of cyber security threats facing critical national infrastructure (CNI)
In-depth CNI is increasingly becoming a viable target, thanks to a litany of new malware strains, with cyber attacks threatening to have serious consequences
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Google warns of ISP-controlled Hermit spyware
News The spyware primarily targets Android and iOS users in Italy and Kazakhstan
By Praharsha Anand Published
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Lone Russian RAT operator rivals large gangs with £5 "passion project"
News Researchers say the lone actor's success speaks to the growing complexity of the underground malware market
By Connor Jones Published
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National security leaders fear Ukraine conflict could inform a 'blueprint' for cyber war
News Learning from the successes and failures of the ongoing conflict could help foreign adversaries carry out more effective cyber attacks in the future, according to one national cyber security chief
By Connor Jones Published
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Businesses warned to protect against suite of nation-state hacking tools targeting critical infrastructure
News A new malware framework capable of disrupting multiple different types of IT and OT devices has been observed by US authorities, placing potentially vulnerable businesses on high alert
By Connor Jones Published
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Open source dev attacked for spreading data-wiping 'protestware'
News Developer denies wiping users' drives in spite of detailed code analysis
By Danny Bradbury Published
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Businesses on alert as mobile malware surges 500%
News Researchers say hackers are deploying new tactics that put Android and iOS at equal risk
By Connor Jones Published
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Leaked Nvidia certificates used to sign malware bypassing Windows detection
News Windows admins are advised to implement custom policies to avoid seemingly legitimate malware making its way into corporate environments
By Connor Jones Published
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China's "most advanced" malware uncovered after nine years in operation
News Daxin appears to be have used in a long-running espionage campaign against select government and critical infrastructure targets
By Zach Marzouk Published
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