Malware Attacks: What is Malware and Malware Protection

Is This The Start Of Open Source Malware for Linux?

May 31, 2019
by Kevin Jones
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Linux is considered a more secure and privacy-focused operating system than Windows, not only because of a low market share (only 2% of all installed desktop operating system) but also…

Automated Malware Analysis in the Cloud

May 22, 2019
by Julia Sowells
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Cybercriminals execute malware attacks using different attack vectors and using different methods. The number of malware strains is increasing in an unprecedented manner and hence malware analysis today is not…

Law Enforcement Operation Dismantle GozNym Banking Malware

Law Enforcement Operation Dismantles GozNym Banking Malware

May 19, 2019
by Kevin Jones
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An international law enforcement operation has led to the dismantling of the global cybercrime networkcybercrime network that used the GozNym banking malware to steal money from bank accounts across the…

Laptop Running Six Dangerous Malware up for Auction

Laptop Running Six Most Dangerous Malware up for Auction

May 16, 2019
by Kevin Jones
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This is news! A laptop containing six of the most dangerous of malware created till date is up for auction. A Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2-Inch Blue Netbook, which contains six such…

Wolters Kluwer Cloud Accounting & Tax System Down To Malware Attack

May 11, 2019
by Kevin Jones
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Tax Accounting Firm Wolters Kluwer, valued at $4.8 billion is currently suffering a severe malware attack that forced the company to take down their tax returns database since May 6,…

The Fileless Malware Attacks Are Here To Stay

May 10, 2019
by Kevin Jones
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The development methodology of malware has changed drastically, something that cannot be ignored. A few years ago, the primary objective of the hackers was to rake profit and avoid detection….

Japanese Government to Deploy Defensive Malware

May 6, 2019
by Julia Sowells
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The Japanese government has decided to create and maintain defensive malware in a bid to secure the country against cyberattacks. Catalin Cimpanu, security reporter at ZDNet, writes, “The Japanese Defense…

Emotet Trojan Now Uses IoT And Router Devices To Evade Detection

May 1, 2019
by Kevin Jones
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The Emotet malware has been frequently covered here in Hackercombat since July last year. It is not uncommon for a cyber security-centered website to discuss most if not all of…

BabyShark Malware Targeting Nuclear and Cryptocurrency Industries

April 30, 2019
by Julia Sowells
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In 2018 Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers announced that they have identified a spear phishing campaign that is targeting U.S. National security think tanks and academic institutions. Research indicates…

Static Malware Analysis Vs Dynamic Malware Analysis

April 25, 2019
by Julia Sowells
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Malware Analysis: An Introduction Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and innovative, new and advanced varieties of malware are coming up, and malware detection is becoming a real challenge. Malware analysis,…