Malware that arrives inside innocent-looking documents has taken a new turn recently. Graham Chantry of SophosLabs investigates…
Tag Archives: Malware
Gazon – the Android virus that SMSes everyone
The Android SMS virus “Gazon” sends itself to everyone in your contact list – including your friends, your mum… …and your customers. Not a good look.
Mandarin Oriental hotel chain confirms credit card breach
Thieves planted malware on POS systems on some US and European Mandarin Oriental hotels. Guests, restaurant and gift shop customers: check your statements!
5 mobile device risks in your business
5 security risks that you need to get on top of before you let employees access corporate resources from mobile devices, and how to mitigate them.
Bought PII from the government? PLEASE DON’T LOSE IT! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly computer security roundup. The latest news presented so you can enjoy it…in just one minute!
Europol takedown of Ramnit botnet frees 3.2 million PCs from cybercriminals’ grasp
In an international operation coordinated with multiple law enforcement and industry partners, Europol led a takedown of the infrastructure of the Ramnit botnet that infected 3.2 million Windows computers.
SSCC 187 – The cryptography edition [PODCAST]
Sophos expert John Shier sits in for regular presenter Chester Wisniewski in this episode. John and Paul Ducklin dissect the latest security issues, which were dominated this week by some thorny matters of cryptography.
From the Labs: more advances in Advanced Persistent Threats
SophosLabs researcher Gabor Szappanos is back. He presents another insightful installment in the ongoing saga of PlugX and other “malware factories” that are part of the Advanced Persistent Threat scene.
What’s SUPER and helps you to PHISH, sorry, FISH? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s our weekly news roundup – from Superfish to Super Spectacles. It’s amusing, informative, and only takes a minute – enjoy!
Co-creator of Blackshades malware used to spy on Miss Teen USA pleads guilty
Alex Yücel has pleaded guilty to his involvement with the $40 program designed to secretly remotely control victims’ computers. 