Latest about malware
For only the second time, security researches found UEFI malware in the wild
News Otherwise known as rootkits, malware that targets the BIOS/UEFI can survive an OS reinstall.
A popular malware variant has learned to swipe passwords from browsers and VPNs
News Teaching old malware new tricks.
Cloud computing is making Linux a more tempting target for hackers
News Security report highlights why Linux threats are becoming more common.
Security firm warns of new malware strain 'wreaking havoc' on Windows PCs
News Keeping your PC up to date with security patches and using strong passwords can thwart this malware strain.
Intel says its next-gen laptop CPUs protect against ‘common malware attacks’
News This will also require an update to Windows 10, which Microsoft is already testing in its Insider program.
Turns out converting files into images is a highly effective way to detect malware
News Microsoft and Intel are coming up with novel ways of leveraging machine learning to make PCs safer.
Creator of one of the worst viruses ever finally fesses up 20 years later
News The 'ILOVEYOU' virus caused billions of dollars in damage control, but all the author wanted to do was gain internet access.
Macs now twice as likely to get infected by adware than PCs, according to research
News A Malwarebytes report says threats to Mac computers "increased exponentially" over the last year compared to Windows PCs.
