Malware
FBI hacks vulnerable US computers to fix malicious malware
US justice department says bureau hacked devices to remove malware from insecure software
Alex Hern UK technology editor
14, Apr, 2021 @12:10 PM
Insurers 'funding organised crime' by paying ransomware claims
Exclusive: former cybersecurity chief calls for law change and warns situation is ‘close to getting out of control’
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
24, Jan, 2021 @5:31 PM
iPhones vulnerable to hacking tool for months, researchers say
NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware could allegedly track locations and access passwords
Alex Hern
20, Dec, 2020 @8:05 PM
WhatsApp spyware attack: senior clergymen in Togo among activists targeted
Bishop from Togo among 1,400 individuals alerted by WhatsApp to malware attack
Stephanie Kirchgaessner and Jennifer Rankin
03, Aug, 2020 @10:40 AM
US judge: WhatsApp lawsuit against Israeli spyware firm NSO can proceed
NSO Group was sued last year by messaging app owned by Facebook
Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington
17, Jul, 2020 @4:27 PM
Jeff Bezos met FBI investigators in 2019 over alleged Saudi hack
Amazon founder interviewed as FBI conducts inquiry into Israeli firm linked to malware
Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington
31, Jan, 2020 @12:03 PM
I’m still on Windows 7 – what should I do?
Support for Windows 7 has ended, leaving Marcy wondering how they can protect themselves
Jack Schofield
16, Jan, 2020 @8:00 AM
Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 security fix after NSA warning
US agency revealed flaw that could be exploited by hackers to create malicious software
Kari Paul and agencies
14, Jan, 2020 @7:04 PM
The five: ransomware attacks
Software that demands money with menaces has hit the big time
Jonathan Chan
12, Jan, 2020 @5:45 AM
US charges Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers with $100m banking scheme
Maksim Yakubets and Igor Turashev were also sanctioned by the treasury for stealing banking credentials from 40 countries
Andrew Roth in Moscow and agencies
05, Dec, 2019 @5:15 PM
Uighurs in China were target of two-year iOS malware attack – reports
Android and Windows devices also targeted in campaign believed to be state-backed
Alex Hern
02, Sep, 2019 @11:26 AM
How do I remove malware from my Windows laptop?
Don’s laptop is infected with malware and he’d like a clean machine, what’s the best way?
Jack Schofield
11, Jul, 2019 @7:00 AM
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