Types of Malware: 13 Common Examples, Signs, and Prevention
Learn 13 common types of malware, how viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, rootkits, loaders, and stealers work, and what to do first.
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June 5, 2026
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Integris Health Hacked, Patients Receive Ransom Emails
Integris Health, Oklahoma's most extensive not-for-profit health network, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, which compromised susceptible patient data. This unfortunate occasion got some…
Carbanak is Back with a New Spreading Tactic
The Carbanak cybercrime group, infamous for its banking malware, has resurfaced with new ransomware tactics, marking a significant evolution in their modus operandi. This…
What are Crypto Draining Attacks? Signs & Mitigation
Among a wide variety of possible scams that involve cryptocurrencies, crypto draining attacks stand in their volume and amount of losses. As the name…
UAC-0099 Targets Ukrainian Companies With Lonepage Malware
Ukrainian cyberwarfare sees further action as the UAC-0099 threat actor escalates its cyber espionage campaign against Ukrainian firms. Leveraging a severe vulnerability in the…
FalseFont Malware Targets Defence Contractors Worldwide
The Iranian hacking group APT33 has developed a new malware called FalseFont. They use it to target the Defense Industrial Base worldwide. Microsoft reports…
Cryptocurrency Scams on Twitter Exploit Post Features
Fraudsters are seen to exploit a feature of Twitter publications, misleading users and endangering digital assets. This deceptive strategy hinges on Twitter's URL structure,…
What are Remote Encryption Attacks? Explanation & Mitigation
The digital world is seeing a surge in remote encryption attacks - a sophisticated ransomware attack. Although there is nothing new in this technology,…
Comcast’s Xfinity Breach Exposes Data of 35.8 Million Users
Comcast confirms a massive security breach impacting its Xfinity division. Nearly 36 million customers of the world’s largest telecom provider were exposed as the…