CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new form of computer hacking attack called a Remote Access Trojan hack, or a RAT, cost one suburban woman more than $9,000 before she was able to recover the money. "The hackers are ...

Computer malware is every bit as scary as it sounds. Fortunately, when you understand what it is and how to prevent it, your computing experience becomes much less stressful. So, what is malware?

A new kind of malware circulating on the Internet freezes a computer and then asks for a ransom paid through Western Union Holdings Inc.’s money-transfer service. A sample of the Trojan horse virus ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

A remote access computer Trojan (RAT) designed to steal credit card details from hotel point-of-sale (PoS) applications is being sold on the underground forums, researchers from security firm Trusteer ...

A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell ...

The FBI announced today the disruption of the Qakbot botnet in an international law enforcement operation that not only seized infrastructure but also uninstalled the malware from infected devices.

Your antivirus will protect you from many online threats, but no antivirus is perfect. Truth is, your PC can still be hacked even if you’re using reputable security software with a solid track record.

A computer Trojan that hides its malicious code inside PNG image files counts healthcare organizations in the U.S. among its primary targets. The Stegoloader Trojan uses digital steganography ...

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