Tagged with " Drive-by download"

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Malware Alert! The risk of image searches on Google and Bing

When was the last time you carried out an image search on Google Images? Did you check the website the [...]

Feb 13, 2013     26 Comments
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As another Java flaw is discovered, is it time to disable Java completely?

After a massive Java 0-day vulnerability surfaced in August 2012, Oracle released an out-of-cycle update to combat the exploit. However, [...]

Jan 17, 2013     12 Comments
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The persistent threat of PC malware: Top Windows malware families of 2012

2012 has seen various malware threats and international cyberespionage tools evolve to new heights. However, the PC still remains the [...]

Jan 9, 2013     23 Comments
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Season’s greetings: Beware of security threats and fake phishing pages

The festive season brings with it heart warming wishes and some great online deals for shoppers and discount seekers. Online [...]

Dec 24, 2012     22 Comments
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Hurricane Sandy could lead to a malicious storm in cyberspace

Hurricane Sandy is one of the biggest storms to ever hit the East coast of the United States in years. [...]

Oct 30, 2012     8 Comments
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Vulnerable Wi-Fi routers lead to attacks and fake websites

It was recently discovered that millions of ADSL routers were hacked in Brazil to create a large botnet chain. This [...]

Oct 19, 2012     85 Comments
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Google Play Store may soon get a built-in malware scanner

Google intends to release a future update to its Google Play Store that will provide client-side protection from malware present [...]

Oct 15, 2012     5 Comments
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How to remove the FBI Moneypak virus from an infected machine

Last month we had highlighted the growing threat of a fake FBI notice in the United States which turned out [...]

Sep 27, 2012     146 Comments
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Fake FBI ransomware demands money to unlock machines

A new variant of ransomware has been spotted in the United States. We would like to bring this to the [...]

Aug 8, 2012     6 Comments
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Hype around ‘Dark Knight Rises’ attracts malicious parties

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight Rises’ releases on July 20th and promises to be one of the most popular movies of [...]

Jul 18, 2012     1 Comment
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