Email scams are exploiting coronavirus to install malware
A number of scam emails are being circulated that purport to offer advice or important information…
GermanWiper – malware that erases your data but still asks for ransom
German users and businesses should be on the lookout for a type of ransomware dubbed “GermanWiper”…
Louisiana delcares state of emergency amid ransomware attacks
Louisiana declared a state of emergency after ransomware attacks struck various schools in the Bayou state…
Second Florida city makes large payment to ransomware crooks
Another city in Florida has had to dig deep and pay ransomware crooks half a million…
Zero-day vulnerability found in Firefox browser – Update now!
A serious zero-day vulnerability has been found in the popular Firefox browser and users are advised…
Hackers hijack ASUS update tool to infect thousands with malware
Taiwan-based computer manufacturer ASUS has released an important update after its own Live Update tool installed…
Decrypter now available for “PewDiePie” ransomware
If the name PewDiePie rings a bell, that’s because it’s the screen name of the most…
Majority of antivirus apps on Google Play “ineffective”, study shows
A study from security testing company AV-Comparatives has revealed that the majority of Android antivirus products…
210 apps on Google Play used by 150 million users infected with malware
Up to 150 million Android users may have downloaded apps from the Google Play store that…
Popular IRS and HMRC tax themed Internet scams
During March and April, there is always a surge of scams where scammers pose as tax…