Malware

Unknown worm compromises Linux devices for cryptomining operation

In a concerning revelation, researchers have identified a previously unknown self-replicating malware that has been infiltrating Linux devices worldwide for the past year. This malware, a custom version of Mirai, notorious for infecting Linux-based servers, routers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, exhibits a unique modus operandi by installing cryptomining malware with sophisticated concealment techniques.

Dridex malware linked to BB heist

Investigators links malware used by Russian and eastern European cybergangs to a string of bank heists that culminated in the record-breaking theft of US$81 million from Bangladesh's central bank, people familiar with the probe said.

Probe body blames SWIFT for Bangladesh Bank heist

Global financial network SWIFT is primarily responsible for the hacking of Bangladesh central bank reserve, says head of the committee probing into one of the biggest cyber-heists in the world. SWIFT was responsible to ensure around 13 security measures for the safety of the system but it did not do so, he adds.

The ransomware that knows where you live

A widely distributed scam email that quoted people's postal addresses links to a dangerous form of ransomware, according to a security researcher.

Forensic team examining BB computers

A forensic team is examining all computers of the Bangladesh Bank to determine how a malware hacked into the payment system of the central bank and stole $101 million.

Australia’s bank apps infected with malware

Australia’s largest banks have been the target of a very sophisticated Android attack stealing banking details which by-pass the two step verification process through SMS affecting millions of customers, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Unknown worm compromises Linux devices for cryptomining operation

In a concerning revelation, researchers have identified a previously unknown self-replicating malware that has been infiltrating Linux devices worldwide for the past year. This malware, a custom version of Mirai, notorious for infecting Linux-based servers, routers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, exhibits a unique modus operandi by installing cryptomining malware with sophisticated concealment techniques.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Dridex malware linked to BB heist

Investigators links malware used by Russian and eastern European cybergangs to a string of bank heists that culminated in the record-breaking theft of US$81 million from Bangladesh's central bank, people familiar with the probe said.

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

Probe body blames SWIFT for Bangladesh Bank heist

Global financial network SWIFT is primarily responsible for the hacking of Bangladesh central bank reserve, says head of the committee probing into one of the biggest cyber-heists in the world. SWIFT was responsible to ensure around 13 security measures for the safety of the system but it did not do so, he adds.

April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016

The ransomware that knows where you live

A widely distributed scam email that quoted people's postal addresses links to a dangerous form of ransomware, according to a security researcher.

March 14, 2016
March 14, 2016

Forensic team examining BB computers

A forensic team is examining all computers of the Bangladesh Bank to determine how a malware hacked into the payment system of the central bank and stole $101 million.

March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016

Australia’s bank apps infected with malware

Australia’s largest banks have been the target of a very sophisticated Android attack stealing banking details which by-pass the two step verification process through SMS affecting millions of customers, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.