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New ransomware app found on Google Play Store steals user's contacts and SMS messages
The infected app demanded 0.2 Bitcoins, worth about $180, researchers noted.
HummingBad malware returns to Google Play in new avatar dubbed HummingWhale
Researchers claim the new variant comes with 'cutting edge techniques' boosting its fraud campaign.
Shamoon 2.0 malware rears its head again with renewed attacks on Saudi organisations
The Saudi labour ministry among organisations hit with the malware.
Android malware source code used to hijack banking details leaks online
'BankBot' is able to stealthily hide on a victims' phone and hijack personal details.
Satan ransomware-as-a-service gives malware customising tools to hackers on dark web
Satan allows cybercriminals to make subscription payments to use third-party created ransomware.
Mac malware uses 'truly antique' methods to conduct espionage on scientific facilities
Malwarebytes believes the malware was only used in extremely targeted attacks.
Hacker group that pulled off billion dollar bank job using Google services for malware monitoring
The hacker group is believed to be behind numerous cyberattacks against banks across the globe.
Obama pardons James Cartwright – Here's what you need to know about Stuxnet attack and leaks
Cartwright had pled guilty to lying about leaking details of the Stuxnet attack to journalists.
Cyberattack on largest NHS trust caused by Trojan malware
Patient data has reportedly not been accessed and patient appointments were not cancelled.
Malware dubbed Nuke put up for sale on the dark web by an alleged Russian hacker
Researchers claim that the malware is currently priced at $4,000 and comes with 'bot killer' features.
Brother-sister duo accused of hacking Italy's elite, including former PMs, a Vatican cardinal and bankers
The duo allegedly hacked into emails of ministers, bankers and a former deputy chief of the secret service.
FireCrypt ransomware emerges with DDoS launching capabilities
Security researchers have reportedly uncovered connections with the Deadly for a Good Purpose Ransomware.
Russian hackers broke into US electricity grid as part of Grizzly Steppe campaign - report
Officials were reportedly uncertain as to the motives and the end goals of the attackers.
What is spearphishing? How to stay safe online from this effective cybercrime technique
Spearphishing? All it takes is a single click, but it doesn't have to be this way.
Here's why you should pick up Mr Robot this Christmas
Worried about nation state hacking? Want to learn what hackers are really like? Mr Robot has the answers.
Microsoft cautions holiday shoppers about fake credit card emails carrying Cerber ransomware
The scam emails claim to be notifying customers about fake pending charges on their credit cards.
Amazon email scam targets thousands of holiday shoppers to steal bank card details
The fraudulent email has already been sent to thousands of customers in the UK, US and Australia.
Billion dollar cyberheist gang now hacking hospitality chains with new stealth malware
Security researchers believe the 'highly sophisticated' cybergang maybe funded by an organised crime syndicate.
Scores of hacked TalkTalk routers now part of Mirai-based botnet, security researchers say
A whole host of compromised home routers were found, 'over 99% of which belonged to TalkTalk'.
IBM Watson takes on cybercrime in the real world
Watson is geared up to assist 40 organisations to detect cybercrime in healthcare, finance and other areas.
Hackers launch stealth malvertising campaign exposing millions online to spyware and more
Researchers noted that the campaign targeted internet users visiting popular news sites.
Saudi central bank systems reportedly hit by Iran-linked malware Shamoon
Other government entities were targeted by the powerful malware in November.
Cybercrime network Avalanche brought down by global operation
The joint operation successfully sinkholed around 800,000 domain strong botnet infrastructure.
Shamoon disk-wiping malware resurfaces with renewed cyberattacks on Saudi Arabia
In 2012, Shamoon was responsible for destroying nearly 35,000 computers at oil firm Saudi Aramco.
San Francisco rail hacker gets hacked: Emails reveal clues about identity and tactics
A security expert contacted Brian Krebs claiming to have hacked the hacker.
How to stay safe from hackers while shopping online
Are you protected while shopping online? Here's our complete guide
UK banks looking into 'next generation' of digital cards to help combat online fraud
The digital bank cards have a security code that changes every 20 minutes.
Madison Square Garden admits hackers harvested customer credit card data for a year
The cyberattack affected several properties owned by Madison Square Garden Company.
Spammers using Facebook messages to spread the notorious 'Locky' ransomware
Scam spreads a malware downloader called Nemucod hidden in an .svg file.
Google cracks down on unsafe 'repeat offender' sites that continue to spread malware
Offending websites that repeatedly spread harmful content will be branded 'repeat offenders' for 30 days.