MALWARE

Half of all organizations hit by ransomware are hit more than once, a new study has found—but systems can recover from attacks by keeping backups.

The Petya ransomware attack that hit tens of thousands of computers around the world may not have been ransomware at all, but rather an attack that aimed to destroy files and computer systems of governments and businesses.

The latest CIA documents published by WikiLeaks details how the agency uses malware to track Wi-Fi enabled devices.

A new ransomware attack — a variant of malicious software known as Petya — has hit computer systems in what appears to be a global cyberattack similar to WannaCry.

Android users in the United States are being targeted by a ransomware attack that hides the malicious software in a fake version of the PornHub app.

A report from cybersecurity firm McAfee sees a major increase in malware worldwide, especially on attacks that target Android and MacOS.

The UK parliament was hit by a cyberattack Friday that left members without access to their email accounts.

Fifty-five traffic and speed cameras in Victoria, Australia were found to be infected by the WannaCry ransomware attack.

Documents published by WikiLeaks purport to show how the CIA is able to infect air-gapped computers with malware.

Security experts warn that steganographic cyberattacks, in which malicious information is hidden in images, are becoming increasingly common.

A new attack directed at the computer systems of restaurants in the U.S. uses a technique that makes it difficult for antivirus tools to detect it.

Airlines collect a surprising amount of data about travelers — information that could be exploited by criminals or terrorists if not properly protected.

A new type of malware called CrashOverride has been linked to Russian hackers and could be used to target power grids in the U.S.

A strand of malware known as Zusy doesn't require users to click on anything, just hover a cursor over a link to install.

Comments on a post on the singer's Instagram account might have contained malware controllers for hackers, according to a report.

The arrested distributors have been accused of selling iPhone user data in the black market.

A Chinese-based malware attack called Fireball has infected 250 million devices and is present on 20 percent of corporate computer networks.

An ad-clicking malware called Judy was able to infect nearly 40 million Android devices through apps in the official Google Play Store.

Design issues in the Android user interface might let hackers steal your passwords and other data.

Chipotle revealed Friday that most of its locations were hit by a credit card breach malware that stole information from customer credit cards.

A group of experts at the United Nations involved in monitoring sanctions on North Korea was hit by a "sustained cyberattack" that displayed "very detailed insight" into the investigators.