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Cheap cyber crime kits can be bought on the dark web for less than $25
News Research from NordVPN shows phishing kits are now widely available on the dark web and via messaging apps like Telegram, and are often selling for less than $25.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Seized database helps Europol snare botnet customers in ‘Operation Endgame’ follow-up sting
News Europol has detained several people believed to be involved in a botnet operation as part of a follow-up to a major takedown last year.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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A new Neptune RAT variant is spreading like wildfire
News Neptune RAT can hijack Windows PCs and steal passwords – and it's spreading fast
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
News Cybersecurity agencies have issued a stark message that too little is being done to sniff out malware hiding in corporate networks
By Rory Bathgate Published
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What threat do infostealers pose to businesses?
In-depth To counter the rising threat of infostealer malware, security teams must be vigilant and practice rigorous patching
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Fake file converter tools are on the rise – here’s what you need to know
News The FBI has issued an alert over the rise of fake file converter tools available online after observing a spate of scams and ransomware attacks.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Best malware removal tools
Best Worried your device is infected? Here are some of the best free and paid-for malware removal tools at your disposal
By Darien Graham-Smith Last updated
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Hackers are exploiting ‘click tolerance’ to trick users into infecting themselves with malware
News Threat actors are exploiting users’ familiarity with verification tests to trick them into loading malware onto their systems, new research has warned.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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3.9 billion credentials were exposed to cyber criminals last year
News The threat of infostealer malware is on the rise, with 4.3 million machines infected last year alone
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Why ‘malware as a service’ is becoming a serious problem
News Researchers have issued a warning over the rise of 'malware as a service' platforms amid a surge in attacks over the last year.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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There’s a new ransomware player on the scene
News Security experts have warned the BlackLock group could become the most active ransomware operator in 2025
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Hackers are using a new AI chatbot to create malware
News Researchers at Abnormal Security have warned about the rise of GhostGPT, a new chatbot used by cyber criminals to create malicious code and malware.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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