A bug in Microsoft Word was exploited by hackers for months before it was eventually fixed, according to security researchers. The flaw allowed attackers to take control of a computer…
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Microsoft patches serious Word bug 'targeted by scammers'
A bug in Word apparently targeted by scammers trying to steal banking logins will be patched, Microsoft has said. The previously undetected, or “zero-day”, vulnerability had been reported over the…
Ransomware Doubles Since July
The percentage of ransomware attacks doubled during the period July to December 2016, to account for 10.5% of all recognized malware attacks during that time. By Tara Seals According to…
File-Less PowerSniff Malware Spotted in New Macro Attacks
If the Word doc is opened the victim will be presented with a malicious macro inside the file. Phil Muncaster Security researchers are warning of a new high threat spam…
Macro Malware Resurgence Highlighted By Kasidet Outbreak
Also known as Neutrino, this piece of malware is another case of Office macro malaise. Ericka Chickowski The Neutrino bot is getting a new boost of rejuvenation from a retro…