Wearable computing is a hot topic as of late. From smart watches like the rumored Samsung Galaxy Gear, to augmented reality, what was…
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Malware to Victims: “Because f*** you! That’s why.”
Rich Matteo, a researcher here at Malwarebytes, came across an interesting sample that erases files and leaves a not-so-friendly message to…
Alleged Hacker Blackmails Miss Teen USA
News reports are coming in that 19-year-old Cassidy Wolf (above) has received emails from an alleged hacker attempting to extort her.
ZeroAccess uses Self-Debugging
Debuggers—a tool traditionally used to find errors (called “bugs”) in code—are also used by security experts. In the field of malware…
Seven tips to keep your PC safe this summer
Whether you’re lost on a road trip, going deaf at a rock concert, or getting your sun tan on, odds are…
ATM and Point-of-Sale Terminals Malware: The Bad Guys Just Never Stop!
If you use your debit or credit card to buy groceries or get cash out of an ATM you might want…
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware protection modules
The Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro version offers you a protection module that utilizes different methods to stop malware, before it can hurt…
Authentication for the Vulnerable: Cyber Criminals Check Credentials to Spread Malware
Once again, Skype has proven itself to be a valuable tool for the spread of malware and other malicious doings by…
Nowhere to Hide: Three methods of XOR obfuscation
A couple of months ago, I did an article on generic obfuscation techniques used to hide malware. It continues to be no surprise…
Safeguarding your online accounts against hackers
It is very likely that you or someone you know has had one or multiple of their online accounts hacked into….