The Ultimate Guide to Malware
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What to know about Malware
Malware represents a broad category of malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems and networks. From ransomware that locks users out of their data to spyware that quietly steals information, malware continues to evolve in sophistication and reach. Our recent stories cover a wide range of malware threats impacting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, illustrating the diverse strategies cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities.
Delving into these stories provides readers with insights into how malware campaigns operate, the latest trends in attack vectors, and expert advice on defense mechanisms. Understanding malware not only alerts individuals and organisations to potential risks but also guides them in strengthening their digital security posture. Stay informed about the ever-changing malware landscape to better safeguard your data and systems from emerging cyber threats.
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Recent Malware News
Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations
Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.
Zscaler flags Claude chat malware campaign on Macs
Mac users were lured via Google ads and shared Claude chats into installing malware that steals passwords, files and wallet data.
AI speeds ransomware, forcing firms to focus on recovery
Ransomware recovery plans must now verify data integrity, as AI helps attackers move faster across connected systems, Index Engines says.
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.
Akamai warns commerce is top target for AI bot attacks
Nearly half of commerce traffic across Akamai's network came from AI bots by late 2025, raising fraud and DDoS risks for retailers.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.
Financial services faces most cyberattacks per device
Legacy systems and slow patching are leaving banks exposed, with financial services hit by more than double the average cyberattacks per device.
Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.
German SMEs face lower cyber losses, but risks stay high
Average losses from successful attacks have fallen sharply, but one in three German SMEs says a major breach could still threaten its existence.
Google Cloud links Wiz exposure data with threat intel
Security teams could cut alert overload as Google ties exposed assets to live attacker activity, helping prioritise the riskiest flaws first.
China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers
Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.
Anthropic widens Fable 5 safeguards & rates jailbreaks
New safeguards will let Fable 5 block more harmful cyber prompts, as Anthropic also seeks a common scale for jailbreak risk.
Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation
Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.
Barracuda warns of Microsoft phishing & malware rise
Attackers are increasingly using genuine Microsoft pages and browser tricks to steal session tokens, passwords and spread malware, Barracuda says.
Cisco and OpenAI outline AI's growing role in cyber defence
Cisco and OpenAI say AI agents are reshaping cyber defence by helping organisations detect, fix and respond to security threats more quickly.
Ransomware victims spot attacks only after data theft
Almost half of ransomware victims discovered breaches only after data theft, underscoring how attackers are evading detection for weeks.
New Go ransomware Prinz Eugen hits newest files first
Victims risk losing the newest and most active data first as a Go-based encryptor targets recently modified files before older ones.
CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears
Most security leaders now see AI as a cybersecurity opportunity, even as concerns over supplier exposure and domain attacks remain high.