Malware Attack

Over 25% of the 1.2 mn mobile users affected by malware in 2017, were lured through pornographic content

During the course of the research, Kaspersky Lab specialists identified 23 families of malware that use adult content to hide their real functionality

Hackers are attacking Winter Olympics in South Korea with a malware campaign

Email addresses associated with ice hockey at the Winter Olympics were among those targeted by attackers.

India tops the list in ransomware cyberattack on Android, Linux and MacOS

One reason they believe ransomware on Android is taking off is because it's an easy way for cybercriminals to make money instead of stealing contacts and SMS, popping ups ads or bank phishing which requires sophisticated hacking techniques.

Centre finalising cybersecurity standards, to set guidelines amid rising threat of cyberattack and data breach

The government has highlighted the need for advanced cybersecurity solutions to thwart the plans of cyberattackers.

Amidst heightened tension in South China sea, China broadens cyber attacks on Vietnam: FireEye

Vietnam denies allowing cyberespionage although it has also been accused by FireEye of carrying out attacks.

After Britain's national health service, Scotland's health service faces a malware attack

NHS Lanarkshire said in a Facebook post it was investigating and working to resolve the issue of a malware attack.

Cybersec expert who stopped WannaCry attack arrested for allegedly selling malware

Marcus Hutchins, a 23-year-old Britain-based malware researcher who gained attention in May for detecting a "kill switch" that effectively disabled the WannaCry worm, was detained by the FBI in Las Vegas

HP unveils new point-of-sale system to transform in-store experience for customers

HP has unveiled a new point-of-sale (POS) system to reinvent how technology can transform the in-store experience for customers.

Following malware attack, BSNL asks users to change the default passwords on their modems

This attack occurred earlier this week, he said, adding BSNL call centres were proactively reaching out to users to alert them, and advise them about precautionary measures.

Malware attack: Ransomware hits operations at JNPT terminal, Gujarat port; APM terminals hacked globally

The JNPT port, which consists of three terminals, has a capacity to handle 4.5 million standard container units, and GTI Terminal has a 1.8 million TEU capacity.