The Ultimate Guide to Malware
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What to know about Malware
Malware represents a broad category of malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems and networks. From ransomware that locks users out of their data to spyware that quietly steals information, malware continues to evolve in sophistication and reach. Our recent stories cover a wide range of malware threats impacting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, illustrating the diverse strategies cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities.
Delving into these stories provides readers with insights into how malware campaigns operate, the latest trends in attack vectors, and expert advice on defense mechanisms. Understanding malware not only alerts individuals and organisations to potential risks but also guides them in strengthening their digital security posture. Stay informed about the ever-changing malware landscape to better safeguard your data and systems from emerging cyber threats.
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Commvault adds Google threat intelligence to recovery
The integration should help backup teams avoid restoring infected data after ransomware attacks, cutting recovery uncertainty for customers.
BlackFog reports 40% rise in undisclosed ransomware
Undisclosed attacks now dominate ransomware activity, with 2,027 incidents logged in the quarter and data theft reported in 97% of disclosed cases.
AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns
Defenders in Australia and New Zealand face faster, more adaptive intrusions as state-backed hackers use generative AI to scout and spread.
Netskope says downstream AI data breaches are surging
Downstream AI data leaks have more than doubled in a year, with connected services now returning unauthorised information to staff and agents.
Beelzebub raises EUR €3 million to boost cybersecurity
The Milan-founded startup plans to expand in Rome and San Francisco as it targets European firms facing tighter NIS2 cybersecurity rules.
Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.
Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing
Administrators gain phishing defences and AI alarm explanations as Firewalla folds more security controls into a single app update.
Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms
Smaller firms face faster and costlier breaches as AI cuts the time hackers need to exploit software flaws from weeks to hours.
Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report
Attacks are increasingly concentrating on a handful of familiar brands, with Microsoft alone accounting for 23% of phishing attempts in Q2 2026.
Expel warns of cyber gang targeting certificate trust
Financial firms in Asia Pacific face signed malware that can evade Windows checks after attackers abuse support portals to steal certificates.
CrowdStrike warns of malware targeting AI coding tools
Developers using AI assistants could face stolen credentials and poisoned repositories as the worm hides inside normal coding workflows.
Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations
Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.
Zscaler flags Claude chat malware campaign on Macs
Mac users were lured via Google ads and shared Claude chats into installing malware that steals passwords, files and wallet data.
AI speeds ransomware, forcing firms to focus on recovery
Ransomware recovery plans must now verify data integrity, as AI helps attackers move faster across connected systems, Index Engines says.
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.
Akamai warns commerce is top target for AI bot attacks
Nearly half of commerce traffic across Akamai's network came from AI bots by late 2025, raising fraud and DDoS risks for retailers.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.
Financial services faces most cyberattacks per device
Legacy systems and slow patching are leaving banks exposed, with financial services hit by more than double the average cyberattacks per device.
Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.