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Stories from across the site that focus on malware.
How Malware-Infested Ads Are Silently Compromising Devices Without Clicks
A new spyware campaign uses online ads to infect devices without user interaction, risking sensitive data for thousands across major apps and websites worldwide.
Oct 17, 2026
What Is KGB RAT Malware and How It Uses Scare Tactics on Windows Users
Discover KGB RAT, a Remote Access Trojan that combines data theft with psychological tricks like fake blue screens and jump scares to intimidate Windows users.
Oct 15, 2026
What the Nippon Columbia Malware Breach Means for 8.7 Million Karaoke Fans
Malware at a third-party contractor exposed personal data of 8.7 million customers and employees, highlighting risks of supply-chain cyberattacks in entertainment.
Oct 13, 2026
What You Need to Know About Malware in Cheap Android Phones
Certain budget Android phones come with deeply embedded malware that generates fake ad revenue and turns devices into proxies. Learn how this affects you and how to protect your device.
Oct 12, 2026
How Malware Uses Poems on GitHub to Control Thousands of Infected Servers
Discover how attackers cleverly use AI-generated poems on GitHub to hide control server locations and deploy cryptojacking malware across over 3,000 vulnerable servers worldwide.
Oct 8, 2026
How Fake Social Media Deals on Big Brands Steal Your Payment Data
Fake online discounts on brands like Lego and Calvin Klein on social media hide sophisticated phishing scams using malware that captures your credentials before submission.
Oct 5, 2026
How Hackers Exploit Custom ChatGPT Bots to Spread Remote Access Malware
Learn how attackers use fake ChatGPT models and Google Sites to deploy RAT malware, tricking users with false CAPTCHAs and gaining full control of PCs.
Sep 30, 2026
How Fake Desktop Apps Target Payroll Staff to Gain Hidden Remote Access
Cybercriminals impersonate US HR/payroll platforms with fake desktop apps delivering stealth remote access, risking payroll fraud. Learn how this attack works and what to watch for.
Sep 29, 2026
Beware a Fake LastPass Authenticator Malware That Disables Antivirus and Steals Data
A sophisticated malware campaign poses as LastPass Authenticator, disables 145 antivirus products via DLL sideloading, and steals passwords, crypto wallets, and tokens. Only download authenticator apps from official sources.
Sep 22, 2026
How Hackers Use Blockchains to Host Undetectable Malware Commands
Malware operators leverage public blockchains as persistent communication channels, boosted by AI tools, making attacks harder to disrupt without affecting legitimate crypto services.
Sep 21, 2026
How the North Korean 'Contagious Interview' Scam Exploits Fake Job Offers to Spread Malware
Discover how North Korean hackers use fake job applications and interviews to infiltrate 30,000+ organizations worldwide, stealing $10M in cryptocurrency through complex scams involving fake personas and laptop farms.
Sep 21, 2026
How China’s Salt Typhoon Cyberattacks Target Latin America with Advanced SparroWocky Backdoor
Chinese threat actor Salt Typhoon targets Latin American governments using the sophisticated SparroWocky backdoor, posing new risks amid US-China geopolitical tensions.
Sep 18, 2026