Malware

Google disrupts 'Russian botnet' that hijacked 1M devices

The tech giant says the network used to surreptitiously mine bitcoin and was cut off at least for now from the people wielding it on the internet.

Hackers exploit coronavirus hype to spread computer viruses

Cyberattackers are manipulating people’s fears surrounding the coronavirus to steal sensitive personal information.

Cybercrime network that stole $100 million busted by police

Ten suspected cybercriminals have been charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering after they caused over $100 million in financial losses.

Saudi friend of Khashoggi sues Israeli surveillance firm

Omar Abdulaziz, an online critic of the Saudi royals, files lawsuit against Israel's NSO claiming its sophisticated spyware targeted him and helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Activists and journalists in Mexico accuse government of spying

A group of prominent journalists and activists say their phones were hacked by the government using Israeli spyware sold exclusively to the state.