A US Internet-related crime watchdog warns of a scam that lures victims, extorts money and opens them up to online banking fraud.
Morcut drops multiple components, reconfigures system settings and installs a backdoor and rootkit combination that connects to a remote server.
Asia is responsible for relaying 49.7% of all spam captured in SophosLabs' global network of spam traps.
Madi's high-profile victims include business people, financial institutions, government agencies and engineering students, says Kaspersky Lab.
The volume of malware discovered on Android highlights that mobile security is a real and growing problem, says Sophos. [Local rep: NetXactics]
Successful attacks cost businesses between $100 000 and $300 000 per incident, the report notes.
Company creates a large partner eco-system comprising hardware, software, services and frameworks to prevent attacks.
The malware systematically collects information on the operations of certain nation states in the Middle East, says Kaspersky Lab.
The company receives VB100, AV-Comparative and ICSA certifications from the Virus Bulletin Test Laboratory.
New research reveals that one in five Macs harbour malware, says Sophos. [Local rep: NetXactics]
A new Trojan is stealing online banking details from Android tablet devices.
Most phishing content targets the public sector, followed by the SME business sector, says RSA Security.
Cyber criminals have created fake versions of the Instagram Android app, designed to earn money from unsuspecting users.