A Danish security company has detected an attempt to spread a powerful form of Android malware via text messages. By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter Mazar can gain administrator rights on…
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Metel malware pops bank, triggers 15 percent swing in Russian Ruble
ATM hacking tool used to place $500 million in orders. Darren Pauli Hackers caused the Russian Ruble to swing 15 per cent in minutes by hacking a bank with a…
Russian ATM-popping gang used nation state cybercrook tactics
Cybercrooks are increasingly adopting tactics from more advanced hackers in order to steal millions of dollars from banks and other financial institutions. John Leyden The first of the two cybercrime…
Dyre malware disrupted after Russian authorities raid Moscow film company office
Sources said Kapersky Labs assisted in investigation. By Sarmistha Acharya Russian authorities have raided the offices of a Moscow-based film company named 25th Floor, which was allegedly involved in the…
Hackers caused power cut in western Ukraine - US
A power cut in western Ukraine last month was caused by a type of hacking known as “spear-phishing”, says the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The attack caused a…
Fraudsters Automate Russian Dating Scams
The romance scam package is designed for fraudsters who prey on lonely men via dating Web sites and small spam campaigns. By Brian Krebs Virtually every aspect of cybercrime has been…