Stories Tagged as
Malware
Why this ransomware attack is more alarming than the last
by
Ben Johnson
and Kristin Schwab
Jun 28, 2017
Chester Wisniewski, senior security researcher with Sophos, talks to us about the latest cyber breach.
Why SWIFT is a tempting target for hackers
Apr 27, 2016
A little-known piece of the global banking system strengthens its security.
Is the NSA monitoring foreign hard drives?
by
Stan Alcorn
Feb 17, 2015
Security experts say the scope of the hack suggests a state actor.
The numbers for November 6, 2014
by
Tony Wagner
Nov 6, 2014
A plan is coming together to resuscitate the eurozone. Let's do the numbers.
The bad code that hacked its way into the Nasdaq
Jul 17, 2014
In 2011, the FBI discovered dangerous software that was likely Russian in origin.
A tale of two hacking conferences: Black Hat vs. Defcon
by
Molly Wood
Jul 29, 2013
The biggest difference between the two? This year Defcon organizers disinvited the Feds in the wake of NSA surveillance revelations. While Black Hat's keynote speaker will be none other than NSA Director General Keith Alexander.
Beware of malware...on your smartphone
by
Molly Wood
Apr 17, 2013
A new study from a firm called NQ Mobile says instances of evil software showing up in mobile phones were up 163 percent last year.
For public good, not for profit.
Facebook's new search; The hunt for 'Red October'
by
Molly Wood
Jan 16, 2013
Facebook's new Graph Search feature has rivals like Google and Yelp paying attention to the social media giant. And, a look at a piece of mysterious malware called "Red October" that has been secretly attacking government computer systems for five years.
Twitter blocks its first account and hospitals get more malware
by
Molly Wood
Oct 19, 2012
Twitter blocks its first account officially, Google has a bad quarter and a new Chromebook, the emergency room has a virus.
Ransomware: Holding Your Computer Hostage Under Pain of Death
by
Molly Wood
Oct 11, 2012
A new hacker scheme locks your hard drive and your files and prompts you to pay up...or else.