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The five biggest hacks of all time

The five biggest hacks of all time

Forget DDoS attacks, these hacks changed the world.
Jane McCallion Apr 10 2015, 11:47AM Security
Hackers attack executives through hotel wi-fi

Hackers attack executives through hotel wi-fi

‘Darkhotel’ downloads information-stealing malware.
Brendon Foye Nov 12 2014, 12:21PM Security
Ebola virus fear exploited to spread malware

Ebola virus fear exploited to spread malware

Phishing campaigns rife.
Ashley Carman Aug 20 2014, 6:45AM Security
Chrome to warn against crapware downloads

Chrome to warn against crapware downloads

Alert if download has crapware or will "harm the browsing experience".
Nicole Kobie Aug 19 2014, 12:30AM Security
Can this exploit beat CryptoLocker?

Can this exploit beat CryptoLocker?

FireEye and Fox-IT help victims get files back without paying ransom.
Jane McCallion Aug 11 2014, 11:00AM Security
"Malvertising" attack hits major online ad networks

"Malvertising" attack hits major online ad networks

Sites like ads.yahoo.com at risk of spreading malware.
Ben Nour Aug 7 2014, 2:28PM Security
Hotel business centre computers targeted by malware

Hotel business centre computers targeted by malware

US Secret Service warns the hospitality industry about keylogger infections.
Adam Greenberg Jul 16 2014, 7:10AM Security
Attackers hide in plain sight using data-sharing apps

Attackers hide in plain sight using data-sharing apps

Facebook and Twitter among applications targeted.
Teri Robinson Jun 8 2014, 10:28AM Security
Malware writers turn to ancient craft to hide viruses

Malware writers turn to ancient craft to hide viruses

Using art of steganography to get up to no good.
Darren Pauli Apr 7 2014, 8:06AM Security
Warning over new Word, Excel malware

Warning over new Word, Excel malware

Infection could be easy to miss.
Staff Writers Apr 1 2014, 12:58PM Security
Enterprising research IDs zero day malware

Enterprising research IDs zero day malware

Bird's eye view spots attacks on large networks.
Darren Pauli Feb 17 2014, 1:07PM Security
Dailymotion serving fake anti-virus

Dailymotion serving fake anti-virus

Dangerous malware install caught on tape.
Darren Pauli Feb 13 2014, 12:47PM Security
Corporate USB modems open to SMS attack

Corporate USB modems open to SMS attack

Attackers rack up phone bills, steal login credentials.
Darren Pauli Feb 5 2014, 8:46AM Security
Android flaw allows attackers to bypass VPN

Android flaw allows attackers to bypass VPN

Email sent from the phone could be hijacked.
Danielle Walker Jan 23 2014, 8:34PM Security
Uncracking Cryptolocker

Uncracking Cryptolocker

One IT firm's battle to restore files locked by the ransomware.
Michael Jenkin Dec 3 2013, 9:00AM Services
Sneaky websites on Google App Engine distribute adware

Sneaky websites on Google App Engine distribute adware

Two official - looking websites on the Google App Engine server are serving up some nasty adware.
Adam Greenberg Aug 26 2013, 8:32AM Security
Big Blue buys Trusteer

Big Blue buys Trusteer

Said to be worth $1 billion.
Adam Greenberg Aug 19 2013, 8:30AM Security
Twitter accounts created to spread spam, malware are easy to create and sell

Twitter accounts created to spread spam, malware are easy to create and sell

A new academic research report provides a glimpse into the thriving and organized market for these accounts.
Adam Greenberg Aug 19 2013, 8:19AM Security
Spam email contains malware, not Apple gift card

Spam email contains malware, not Apple gift card

No, you haven't scored a $200 card.
Adam Greenberg Aug 12 2013, 4:19PM Security
Android malware apps to hit one million this year

Android malware apps to hit one million this year

Hackers look to make easy money rather than take remote control of devices.
Shona Ghosh Aug 8 2013, 8:25AM Mobility

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