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Definitionspyware

Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without...Read More

FormBook knocks Emotet off top of malware chart

By Alex Scroxton 14 Sep 2022

FormBook emerged as the most widely seen malware in August, according to Check Point’s latest data Read More

Security Bytes: FTC cracks down on alleged spyware distributors

10 Nov 2005

Patches fix serious RealPlayer flaws, IM malcode launches phishing attacks; Microsoft warns of Macromedia Flash flaw; Liberty Alliance pushes stronger authentication; FEMA data security is in question; patches fix ... Read More

Apple drops emergency patches for two zero-days

By Alex Scroxton 01 Apr 2022

Apple has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities that appear to have been actively exploited in the wild Read More

Major shift detected in smart home technology deployment  

By Joe O’Halloran 01 Sep 2022

Research from personalised communications services provider Plume finds consumers’ appetite for internet of things and smart home technologies continues to grow Read More

How to detect and remove malware from an iPhone

By Michael Goad 17 Apr 2023

Despite their reputation for security, iPhones are not immune from malware attacks. IT and users should learn the signs of mobile malware and the steps to take when they appear. Read More

Commercial cyber products must be used responsibly, says NCSC CEO

By Alex Scroxton 27 Jun 2022

NCSC’s Lindy Cameron is to speak out on responsible regulation of cyber capabilities at an event in Tel Aviv, Israel Read More

Russia-linked APTs targeted fleeing Ukrainian civilians

By Alex Scroxton 21 Jul 2022

Mandiant and the US authorities have shared details of a phishing campaign that spoofed humanitarian information on evacuation procedures to target Ukrainians fleeing Russian bombardment Read More

Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine driven by government groups

By Shaun Nichols 18 Aug 2022

Researchers with Trustwave say the cyber attacks against Ukraine are not the work of enlisted private hacking groups but Russian government intelligence agencies. Read More

Netherlands considers hacking powers for police

By Warwick Ashford 03 May 2013

The Netherlands government considers legislation to give police powers to hack into computers, install spyware and read emails Read More

Cisco averts cyber disaster after successful phishing attack

By Alex Scroxton 11 Aug 2022

A potentially serious cyber attack on Cisco’s systems that began after a threat actor successfully exploited an employee’s carelessly secured credentials was thwarted without major damage Read More