Dec 2, 2016 3 min read Dec 2, 2016 Mobile Malware Security Alerts Gooligan Android malware breaches 1 million Google Play accounts The largest Google account breach is affecting as many as 13,000 Android users every day. The main objective of the malware is to increase ad revenue for its developers but there are greater implications such as data theft and third-party access to devices.
Nov 16, 2016 2 min read Nov 16, 2016 Malware Lab When the tables turn and hackers cry for help Once again Fabian Wosar, security researcher and head of Emsisoft Lab is the target of ransomware developers. Only this time, the hackers need his help.
Oct 16, 2016 3 min read Oct 16, 2016 Malware Lab 30 seconds and 50 dollars is all it takes to steal your PC login Many people believe that leaving their computer unattended won’t pose any security risks as long as their device is locked. However, researcher Rob Fuller, of R5 Industries demonstrates that an attacker with physical access to your device can access your login details in seconds.
Oct 2, 2016 3 min read Oct 2, 2016 Malware Lab No honour among thieves: hackers who hack each other Ransomware has become a highly lucrative profit earner for cyber criminals. So much so that hackers are now sabotaging the malware of their competitors to secure their share of victims.
Sep 23, 2016 2 min read Sep 23, 2016 Security Alerts Yahoo hack hits half a billion users In the biggest data leak ever made public, Yahoo announces that half a billion user accounts have been compromised. Here's what you need to know.
Sep 22, 2016 4 min read Sep 22, 2016 Malware Lab Are all hackers criminals? Not all hackers are created equal. Did you know there are different kinds? The key to categorising them lies in permission.
Sep 22, 2016 7 min read Sep 22, 2016 Malware Lab How to identify your ransomware infection to find the right decrypter tool Read our interview with Michael Gillespie at Malware Hunter Team, who developed a website to help you find out what type of ransomware your computer has been infected with.
Sep 2, 2016 4 min read Sep 2, 2016 Ransomware Fabiansomware: when hackers lose it Our lab works to crack new strains of ransomware and as a result are often at the receiving end of abuse from hackers who can no longer profit from their malware. Recently, the abuse has become personal with abuse being coded directly into new variants aimed directly at Fabian, the head of our Malware Lab.
Sep 1, 2016 2 min read Sep 1, 2016 Security Alerts Change your passwords now: Dropbox hack affects 68 million users In 2012, Dropbox reported a security breach. Last week they issued a forced password reset to thousands of users. Today, the email and passwords of their users has appeared for sale on hacker databases. Here's what you need to know.
Aug 29, 2016 5 min read Aug 29, 2016 Ransomware Security Essentials The smartest way to stay unaffected by ransomware? Backup! Ransomware is now the most consistently problematic type of malware to effect internet capable devices and businesses. A solid protection suite is vital but there is a second important step to protect your data - Backup.
