MacTech

Moonlock Lab discovers a new macOS malware sample

A new threat has emerged that is targeting macOS users. Moonlock Lab has discovered a malware sample that has evaded detection on VirusTotal since its first submission on May 17, 2024. Moonlike Lab ...
Security

WatchGuard Threat Lab report finds endpoint malware volumes decreasing despite campaigns growing more expansive

SEATTLE – Oct. 4, 2023 – WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has announced the findings of its latest Internet Security Report, detailing the top malware trends and ...
Network World

Malwarebytes questions poor showing in anti-malware protection-evaluation lab testing

Dennis Technology Labs (DTL), which tests anti-malware products for effectiveness in protection, for the first time included the free version of the Malwarebytes software in the labs’ competitive ...
Morningstar

New WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds 300% Increase in Endpoint Malware as Threat Actors Target Legitimate Web Services and Documents

The Threat Lab also observed a rise in threat actors utilizing cryptominers this quarter, many of which were capable of additional malicious behaviors. Cryptominers are malware that hides on the ...
Krebs on Security

Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm ...
CSOonline

Testing reveals security software often misses new malware

New research has further confirmed the difficulties security software companies are having keeping up with an explosion in malicious software programs on the Internet. New research has further ...
Bleeping Computer

The Biggest Takeaways from Recent Malware Attacks

Among the never-ending list of malicious software that threat actors use in cyber attacks are viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware. Today's malware is not just about causing ...
CRN

Malwarebytes Inks Distribution Deal With Tech Data, Readies Partner Program

Antimalware vendor Malwarebytes has signed a distribution deal with Tech Data in a move executives say lays the foundation for a formalized partner program that will be rolled out later this year.
CNBC

The best antivirus software of 2026

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...
PC Magazine

Bitdefender vs. Malwarebytes: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection?

Malwarebytes is best known for its free malware cleanup tool, but its full-featured antivirus software is also worth considering. Here, I compare it with Editors' Choice winner Bitdefender to show you ...
Business Insider

What is malware? Everything you need to know about malicious software and viruses, and how to protect your computer

Malware refers to any software that is designed with malicious intent. Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, ransomware and other varieties — they all work differently but tend to cause ...