Malicious USB letterbox attacks in Victoria
26 September, 2016Check Point Software and Tenable Network Security have warned the public to exercise caution after USB devices containing malicious content were placed in letterboxes around Victoria.
TorrentLocker spoofing AusPost, AFP to fool victims
05 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRecently studied TorrentLocker attack campaigns have used spoof web pages from major organisations, including Australia Post and the AFP, to lure victims into downloading the ransomare.
Ransomware threats spread to APAC
29 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe major ransomware operators have expanded into APAC, developing localised versions of their tools to help better extort payments from the region's internet users.
Apple patches iOS flaws used in cyber espionage
26 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingApple has issued a patch to address three critical iOS vulnerabilities used in malware developed for purposes including spying on political dissidents, as reports circulate of iPhone 6 devices facing 'touch disease'.
'Strider' targets Europe, Asia; Telstra's 5G tests; ACCC to study comms market
11 August, 2016 by Andrew CollinsSymantec says many targets have been attacked with 'Strider' malware, ACCC to scrutinise competition in the comms market, and Telstra to test Ericsson's 5G technology.
Australia is a prime target for ransomware
12 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia is the second most targeted nation in the world by ransomware attacks using the Angler exploit kit, with Trend Micro urging businesses to remain vigilant against any threats.
New malware exposes Macs to full concealed control
07 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBitdefender has discovered a new malware strain capable of giving attackers full, undetected control over Mac computers, including unrestricted access to all files on infected systems.
Malware silently roots phones; Dell sells SonicWALL and Quest; 154m Americans' data leaked
30 June, 2016 by Andrew CollinsDell Software Group offloaded to private equity and hedge fund, 'Godless' malware found on Google Play, and data brokerage customer details leaked.
Bot redirects Google traffic for 1 million IPs
19 May, 2016Bitdefender has analysed a clickfraud bot currently operating on nearly one million computers worldwide, which redirects Google traffic to malicious servers controlled by cybercriminals.
Ransomware threat landscape evolving
30 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearch from multiple security companies shows how ransomware and other malware are evolving to incorporate new ways to disguise themselves and carry out attacks.
Major websites compromised by malvertising
17 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMSN, the BBC, The New York Times and other major websites have had their web ads compromised by a widespread malvertising campaign seeking to distribute ransomware to US victims.
Porn clicker malware could be hiding in your apps
09 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSecurity researchers at Bitdefender have identified nine unsuspecting apps on the Google Play store containing hidden 'porn clicker' malware.
Australia third most targeted by banking botnets
23 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia was the country third most targeted by banking botnets in 2015, with criminals attacking more than 95 financial institutions, Dell research shows.
Cisco drops $2bn on IoT buy; Autodesk cuts 925 jobs; T9000 spies on Skype users
11 February, 2016 by Andrew CollinsCisco plans to acquire Jasper Technologies for about $1.98 billion, almost 1000 jobs to go in Autodesk restructure, and Palo Alto reveals a Trojan that can spy on Skype users.
Virus hits Melbourne hospital; Aussie hotels in Hyatt hack; Exetel to compensate customers
21 January, 2016 by Andrew CollinsWin XP systems at a Melbourne hospital have been hit with a virus, Sydney and Canberra Hyatt hotels listed in hack, and Exetel forced to recant over contract changes.
