Mac Virus Scan: How to protect your Mac from malware
You may have been led to believe that you don’t have to worry about computer viruses on your Mac. And, to some extent, there’s truth to that. While your Mac can definitely be infected with…
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How to fix that scary Safari malware on your Mac
I was recently visiting my parents when I got the dreaded question: I think my Mac has a virus but I thought Macs didn’t get viruses? They were obviously a little concerned and somewhat embarrassed…
New Mac malware targets users with legit-looking ads, meeting links
Jamf Threat Labs has published a new report on infostealer malware that targets macOS users. The report details two malware attacks; the first is a new implementation of the Atomic Stealer malware, while the second involves an attack in an…
Activision investigating password-stealing malware targeting game players
Video game giant Activision is investigating a hacking campaign that’s targeting players with the goal of stealing their credentials, TechCrunch has learned. At this point, the hackers’ specific goals — apart from stealing passwords for…
Fujitsu says it found malware on its corporate network, warns of possible data breach
Getty Images Japan-based IT behemoth Fujitsu said it has discovered malware on its corporate network that may have allowed the people responsible to steal personal information from customers or other parties. “We confirmed the presence…
Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits
Getty Images Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being identified as a credential stealer that’s installed by the exploitation of recently patched vulnerabilities. The newly…
How do I remove malware from my PC?
Every device you use is under attack. And malware isn’t just a prank that slows down your PC anymore — it’s big business. Modern malware is the domain of organized crime, from ransomware that holds…
DOJ turns tables on Russian hackers, uses their malware to wipe out botnet
Getty Images More than 1,000 Ubiquiti routers in homes and small businesses were infected with malware used by Russian-backed agents to coordinate them into a botnet for crime and spy operations, according to the Justice…
Chinese malware removed from SOHO routers after FBI issues covert commands
Enlarge / A Wi-Fi router. The US Justice Department said Wednesday that the FBI surreptitiously sent commands to hundreds of infected small office and home office routers to remove malware China state-sponsored hackers were using…
Ars Technica used in malware campaign with never-before-seen obfuscation
Getty Images Ars Technica was recently used to serve second-stage malware in a campaign that used a never-before-seen attack chain to cleverly cover its tracks, researchers from security firm Mandiant reported Tuesday. A benign image…