MALWARE

Security researchers discovered 132 apps in the Google Play Store that were infected with malware that affects Windows machines.

A new piece of malware called 'Font Wasn't Found' attempts to fool users into downloading it by appearing to be a missing font installation. The malware has been seen from Windows Google Chrome users.

A particularly malicious MacOS malware is making the rounds through torrents, and it won't decrypt a victim's files even after they pay the ransom.

Reports indicated a top cybersecurity expert and a senior intelligence officer were apprehended last month.

A recent study by security researchers found a number of popular Android VPNs are riddled with malware and fail to take the proper steps to protect user activity.

Adobe Systems is preventing attackers from installing malware on computers with its latest security updates.

Researchers have discovered a new Popcorn Time malware that offers victims a “nasty” new way to decrypt their files for free. Find out more about the new malware, here.

Security experts speak up on the monetization of random cyber vulnerabilities that rarely pose a threat to the public.

Network infrastructure company Verisign released its quarterly report Wednesday for the three months from July to September 2016.

Over one million Android devices worldwide have been infected by Gooligan, a piece of malware that can steal Google account information and download apps without permission.

Headphones, earphones and some types of loudspeakers can be used to spy on people through a malware that turns it into microphones, researchers say.

Lookout,  a San Francisco-based mobile security company, has announced two new features, including breach alerts and identity protection to help keep individuals personal data safe from digital and physical theft.

Adobe has already rolled out a patch to fix the problem, but Microsoft still hasn't.

Spotify says that "only a small number of users have experienced the problem" and that it has now identified the issue.

The future of ransomware may involve cybercriminals hacking cars and devices.

The antivirus giant will seek to create more technically advanced personal security and privacy products with the acquisition announced Thursday.

The decision comes after an analysis by Indian security agencies found that the image-capturing service may be used by terrorists to carry out attacks.

The Federal Reserve recorded more than 50 online breaches between 2011 and 2015, with several described as “espionage,” according to internal cybersecurity reports.

Security researchers say the hackers who stole $81 million from Bangladesh’s central bank are linked to the Sony Pictures attack.

Pornhub, one of the most popular pornographic video-sharing websites, has launched a bug bounty program to help improve security.

A Russian hacker's online bragging about his malware creation helped security firm Trend Micro track him down — and alert the FBI.