And the user is none the wiser.
Rogue Ad Network Double-dips on Revenue by Serving Malware
Its owners earn pay-per-click ad revenue and malware install commissions.
PlugX Targeted Attack Abuses Dropbox for C&C Updates
Trend Micro researchers say attack was aimed at Taiwan government.
Pizza Parlours Hit With Letters of Extortion Demanding Bitcoin Payment
US businesses non-plussed after cryptocurrency demands are mailed out.
Rootkit Levels Are Down, But That Won’t Last for Long
Rootkits are learning how to get around 64-bit protection.
Half of All Network Devices Are Outdated – And Vulnerable
Aging, unsupported equipment leaves devices wide open to hackers and criminals.
Selfmite Worms its Way Onto Victims’ Phones
SMS-based malware could expose Android users to unnecessary risk.
Bypass Discovered for PayPal’s Two-factor Authentication
Mobile log-in could be compromised.
Mobile Surveillance Trojans for iOS and Android Proliferate Worldwide
Kaspersky Lab says they make use of “legal” spying tool to watch political targets.