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Criminals aim for attack 'quality, not quantity' as malware volumes drop
Malware

Criminals aim for attack 'quality, not quantity' as malware volumes drop

The crime lull may be a continuation of Q1's drop, but cryptominers, ransomware, and exploits have opted for 'quality, not quantity'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Those Fortnite for Android links are maliciously fake
Gaming

Those Fortnite for Android links are maliciously fake

Malicious YouTube links offering fake Fortnite downloads for Android are preying on eager fans, spreading malware instead of the awaited game.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Data Protection

Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Today is World Password Day: Here's what the experts think
Malware

Today is World Password Day: Here's what the experts think

Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan
Cloud Services

Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan

Affected websites that use outdated versions of WordPress, Joomla and Squarespace content management systems may be compromised.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Android ransomware on the rise in APAC - Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes

Android ransomware on the rise in APAC - Malwarebytes

Machine learning anomaly detections also rose by 480%, according to a Malwarebytes report on cybercrime tactics and techniques.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Encryption

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Chinese websites targeted in drive-by download attack that drops DDoS bot
Distributed Denial of Service

Chinese websites targeted in drive-by download attack that drops DDoS bot

Chinese websites are under siege by a drive-by download campaign planting the decade-old Avzhan DDoS bot, Malwarebytes Labs reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Malwarebytes CEO 'heartbroken' after botched program updates cause RAM spikes
Malware

Malwarebytes CEO 'heartbroken' after botched program updates cause RAM spikes

Malwarebytes urges its customers to update their software after a botched update last Saturday caused massive memory spikes & computer crashes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC
Malware

2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC

Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes
Cybersecurity

How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.

By Vikas Uberoy • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets
Malware

Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets

​Back in the day it was not uncommon for people to ransack stagecoaches and rob armoured trucks, but now they're robbing servers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Malwarebytes ups MSP focus with ANZ managed service provider program
Malware

Malwarebytes ups MSP focus with ANZ managed service provider program

Malwarebytes is ramping up its MSP push, with the launch of a local program to help drive partner value and revenue opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018
Disaster Recovery

Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018

With 2017 winding down, Jim Cook, Malwarebytes ANZ regional director talks about the top 10 security concerns for the year ahead.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Locky ransomware's 'rebirth' puts everyone at risk once again
Malware

Locky ransomware's 'rebirth' puts everyone at risk once again

The Locky ransomware is back and using social engineering in another round of email-based attacks on tens of thousands of users.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities
Data Protection

Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities

IT professionals suffering from breach fatigue must rethink cyber security strategies and focus on cyber defence.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Zscaler reports spike in malware families abusing SSL/TLS encryption as part of infection chain
Malware

Zscaler reports spike in malware families abusing SSL/TLS encryption as part of infection chain

Cyber attacks that use two common forms of encryption are on the rise, with the amount of malicious content doubling in the last six months alone.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

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