#Malware

# malware - Wednesday 15 May, 2019

CEO Fraud

Criminals are using CEOs' social media posts to trick employees into handing over money

May 15th 2019, 5:39 PM 14,095 Views 15 Comments

Gardaí today warned of a significant increase this year in cases of invoice redirect fraud and what is know as ‘CEO fraud’.

# malware - Tuesday 14 May, 2019

Spyware

Irish users urged to download latest version of WhatsApp after phones infected with spyware through missed calls

Updated May 14th 2019, 1:00 PM 47,050 Views 30 Comments

The DPC said that it had been informed by WhatsApp about a “serious vulnerability” on its platform.

# malware - Sunday 30 December, 2018

Tribune Publishing

Cyber attack delays printing and delivery of major US newspapers

Dec 30th 2018, 10:59 AM 12,820 Views 15 Comments

The attack appears to have originated outside the US.

# malware - Thursday 15 November, 2018

Malware

Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore hit by Windows ransomware attack

Nov 15th 2018, 10:30 PM 28,492 Views 20 Comments

The hospital suffered a Windows Ransomware attack on Wednesday.

# malware - Tuesday 19 December, 2017

Malware

America says North Korea carried out WannaCry malware attack

Dec 19th 2017, 7:13 AM 10,918 Views 34 Comments

“The attack was widespread and cost billions, and North Korea is directly responsible.”

# malware - Tuesday 16 May, 2017

Think Before You Click

There have been lots of cyber attacks on State websites that the public aren't even aware of

May 16th 2017, 6:15 AM 9,918 Views 21 Comments

There have been calls for the Garda cyber crime unit to be beefed up.

# malware - Monday 15 May, 2017

Cyber Attack

Tusla warns that child protection reports may not have been received over weekend

May 15th 2017, 4:05 PM 22,616 Views 45 Comments

The Department of Communications described the global cyber attack as “unprecedented”.

# malware - Saturday 13 May, 2017

On High Alert

Suspected case of ransomware detected in Wexford health centre

May 13th 2017, 6:00 PM 33,122 Views 51 Comments

The NHS in the UK was attacked by hackers yesterday leading to fears the Irish system could be targeted.

Ransomware

No reports of computer virus attacks in Ireland following global hacking

May 13th 2017, 10:29 AM 13,529 Views 57 Comments

The situation is being monitored currently by the NCSC.

# malware - Monday 8 August, 2016

Malware

Gardaí restore their computer systems after virus threat

Aug 8th 2016, 5:39 PM 8,009 Views 8 Comments

“An Garda Síochána can re-confirm that no data was compromised, and that Pulse and the Garda website were not affected.”

# malware - Sunday 7 August, 2016

Hack

Gardaí found a virus in their IT systems this week

Aug 7th 2016, 1:20 PM 22,191 Views 48 Comments

However, it is believed that data, the Pulse system nor the Garda Síochána website were not affected.

# malware - Tuesday 12 July, 2016

Early Detection

This security tool could help stop the problem of ransomware in its tracks

Jul 12th 2016, 5:10 PM 11,069 Views 9 Comments

Scientists at the University of Florida developed software that can stop ransomware before it does any serious damage.

# malware - Thursday 7 July, 2016

Mac

This Mac malware will let hackers take over your computer

Jul 7th 2016, 2:29 PM 17,087 Views 9 Comments

The malware is disguised as an application called EasyDoc Converter and gives an attacker complete access.

# malware - Wednesday 6 July, 2016

Tricks

This malware infected more than 10 million Android devices

Jul 6th 2016, 4:52 PM 28,414 Views 9 Comments

HummingBad was used to download fraudulent apps and tap on ads to generate revenue.

# malware - Monday 4 July, 2016

Botnet

Now webcams are being used by hackers to attack websites

Jul 4th 2016, 10:45 AM 18,273 Views 17 Comments

Thousands of cameras and internet-connected devices were used to overwhelm banking sites and government institutions with fake traffic.

# malware - Friday 15 April, 2016

Safety First

Those shortened URLs you shared aren't as safe as you think

Apr 15th 2016, 4:49 PM 16,300 Views 7 Comments

If you shared ones linked to private files, then you could have a problem.

# malware - Tuesday 15 March, 2016

Typosquatting

Now you will have to be cautious about misspelling websites names

Mar 15th 2016, 4:47 PM 24,658 Views 40 Comments

As it could lead you to malware sites.

# malware - Monday 7 March, 2016

Held To Ransom

Bad news for Apple users as first ever ransomware targeting Macs appears

Mar 7th 2016, 10:12 AM 22,779 Views 29 Comments

The vast majority of users are safe but it’s not good news for the platform.

# malware - Tuesday 16 February, 2016

Under Threat

There's a text message that can end up wiping your Android device clean

Feb 16th 2016, 4:25 PM 35,980 Views 23 Comments

The malware is sent via SMS and gives attackers admin rights to your phone, accessing all your information.

# malware - Monday 8 February, 2016

A Simpler Time

Take a trip and see how creative computer viruses were back in the day

Feb 8th 2016, 5:09 PM 13,084 Views 8 Comments

When malware was just designed not to take your data, but simply crash your computer.

# malware - Monday 11 January, 2016

Malware

If you receive an email like this from WhatsApp, do not open it

Jan 11th 2016, 9:54 PM 33,535 Views 15 Comments

The emails aim to trick people into downloading malware onto their computers.

# malware - Tuesday 20 October, 2015

Bad Apples

Apple bans hundreds of iPhone apps that secretly spied on users

Oct 20th 2015, 12:01 PM 16,732 Views 13 Comments

The ad software used by these apps was able to gather personal information without anyone, even the app developers themselves, knowing.

# malware - Wednesday 9 September, 2015

Bug

If you use WhatsApp on your computer, you should update it as soon as you get the chance

Sep 9th 2015, 8:35 PM 42,658 Views 8 Comments

A security bug in the service could put more than 200 million users at risk.

# malware - Tuesday 1 September, 2015

Vulnerable

There's a major downside to jailbreaking your iPhone (if you're thinking about it)

Sep 1st 2015, 9:16 AM 17,211 Views 21 Comments

It leaves your device vulnerable to malware as more than 225,000 users found out recently.

# malware - Monday 11 August, 2014

Hackers

Irish internet users could be vulnerable after 1.2 billion password theft

Aug 11th 2014, 4:21 PM 25,971 Views 26 Comments

An attack by Russian hackers has seen 1.2 billion passwords stolen.

# malware - Monday 19 May, 2014

Hacking

Police and FBI arrest 100 hackers over BlackShades malware case

May 19th 2014, 4:31 PM 10,258 Views 16 Comments

Those who bought BlackShades could use it to secretly take control of a user’s webcam or computer, and hold them to ransom.

# malware - Wednesday 22 January, 2014

Malware

Hackers steal more than 16 million email account details in Germany

Jan 22nd 2014, 10:08 AM 7,101 Views 2 Comments

The BSI uncovered the security breach after it ran an analysis of botnets, which can be used to carry out attacks.

# malware - Saturday 16 November, 2013

Hacked

UK Cyber-crime unit issues urgent "ransomware" warning

Nov 16th 2013, 4:06 PM 11,319 Views 22 Comments

The virus locks a users computer until a ransom of nearly €650 has been paid.

# malware - Saturday 17 August, 2013

Clogged Up

Has your computer slowed down over time? Here's why, and how to fix it

Aug 17th 2013, 5:30 PM 42,707 Views 90 Comments

All computers will slow down over time, due to more programs being installed or the system simply becoming clogged up. However, there are ways to make it and nice speedy again.

# malware - Sunday 24 February, 2013

Sitdown Sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

Feb 24th 2013, 10:40 AM 10,379 Views No Comments

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# malware - Saturday 16 February, 2013

Facebook

Facebook network hit by 'sophisticated' cyber attack

Feb 16th 2013, 11:10 AM 11,420 Views 14 Comments

The social networking giant said it found no evidence any user data was compromised.

# malware - Friday 4 January, 2013

Security

Irish businesses warned of 'significantly increased' IT security risks in 2013

Jan 4th 2013, 11:53 AM 4,214 Views 8 Comments

Major security breaches at large international businesses such as Sony, LinkedIn, Global Payments and RSA are a warning to Irish businesses, says a leading security specialist.

# malware - Monday 9 July, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Jul 9th 2012, 8:49 AM 9,209 Views 5 Comments

Nine things you need to know this morning…

# malware - Thursday 5 July, 2012

Malware

Malware could knock thousands offline on Monday - check your computer here

Jul 5th 2012, 12:26 PM 12,964 Views 28 Comments

Millions of computers around the world were infected with DNSCHanger malware last year, and the FBI has been giving them a safety net… until now.

# malware - Wednesday 27 June, 2012

Cyber Crime

24 arrested worldwide after FBI undercover investigation into 'carding'

Jun 27th 2012, 10:39 AM 4,071 Views 1 Comment

Investigation into theft of credit card and bank account info led to arrests and searches in a dozen countries yesterday.

# malware - Sunday 22 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge

Attacks

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

Apr 22nd 2012, 11:00 AM 35 Views 2 Comments

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# malware - Thursday 5 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge

Oops

Would you trust this man to tell you a website is secure?

Jan 5th 2012, 7:43 PM 8,148 Views 70 Comments

Phil Hogan told the public not to worry about security on the household charge website – but his own site is so dangerous that most browsers won’t even open it.

# malware - Thursday 10 November, 2011

Ghost Click

iTunes targeted by hackers in alleged €10million 'clickjacking' ring

Nov 10th 2011, 12:45 PM 1,090 Views 4 Comments

Seven men have been charged over a malware scam that infected four million computers worldwide.

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