Neowin News Feed for: Virus

Microsoft: Over 394,000 Windows PCs infected by Lumma malware, affects Chrome, Edge, Firefox

Sayan Sen — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has released details about Lumma infostealer that infected over 394,000 Windows systems in just two months. Read more...

WhatsApp attachment flaw could trick Windows users into downloading and installing malware

Sayan Sen — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:50:01 +0000

Meta reports a security flaw in WhatsApp for Windows that lets attackers trick users into downloading and installing harmful malicious code. Read more...

Video shows exactly why you shouldn't run unsupported Windows and stick to 10/11

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 May 2024 23:06:01 +0000

Some folks love the older retro stuff from the bygone days, like Windows 95 or Windows XP. However, there are dangers to doing it and a video shows what could happen when you run such an OS. Read more...

Cybercriminals distribute fake ChatGPT apps online to push malware

Justin Luna — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:06:01 +0000

Threat actors were recently seen advertising fake ChatGPT apps for Windows and Android. When downloaded, the apps will steal sensitive information or subscribe the victim to premium services. Read more...

New ransomware strain exploits Windows search tool Everything

Justin Luna — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:44:01 +0000

A ransomware strain that exploits a legitimate Windows search tool has recently been discovered by security researchers. The new variant can disable Windows Defender and even prevent shutdowns. Read more...

2022 sees over 5000 times new Windows malware vs macOS, over 60 times vs Linux

Sayan Sen — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:06:01 +0000

AV-TEST has shared interesting data regarding malware growth in 2022. The data consists of numbers for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Overall, Windows sees the biggest malware count by far. Read more...

Study: Almost 50% of macOS malware only comes from one app

Justin Luna — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:20:01 +0000

A report by Elastic Security Labs found that 6.2% of malware ends up on macOS devices. However, almost 50% of this malware come from one source, a utility software suite called MacKeeper. Read more...

New 'Azov' ransomware strain frames cybersecurity researchers

Justin Luna — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:50:01 +0000

A newly discovered ransomware strain is framing cybersecurity experts by claiming that they are the ones behind the attacks. However, the people blamed are not associated in any way with the malware. Read more...

'Alien' spyware is loading Predator malware on Android devices, warns Google

Alap Naik Desai — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:01 +0000

Sophisticated "Alien" spyware is targeting Android users to download "Predator" malware, which can record audio, hide apps, and perform several more nefarious activities. Google has sent out patches. Read more...

Beware: Magniber ransomware now spreading via fake malicious Windows updates

Sayan Sen — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:32:01 +0000

A new Magniber ransomware campaign is here that is infecting potential victims using fake Windows updates. Upon successful infection, the threat actors are asking for payment of around $2,600 in BTC. Read more...

Beware: Microsoft lookalike fake Windows 11 download website unsurprisingly downloads virus

Sayan Sen — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:32:01 +0000

Similar to many previous campaigns of this nature, a fake Microsoft lookalike Windows 11 download website has been found to infect victims' computers with a novel Inno info stealer malware. Read more...

Beware: Powershell Windows Toolbox that helped install Google Play on Windows 11 is malware

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:24:01 +0000

The Powershell Windows Toolbox that was hosted on GitHub was found to contain malicious files. This third-party Windows tool claimed to install Google Play Store, debloat Windows 11, and more. Read more...

Fake Microsoft customer support and help file is actually Vidar malware that steals info

Sayan Sen — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:00:01 +0000

A new stealer malware called Vidar has been discovered. Vidar is distributed via emails and disguised as Microsoft CHM help or support file that goes on to steal user data and information. Read more...

Beware: This Windows key verifier tool is actually a deadly BitRAT that bypasses Defender

Sayan Sen — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:38:01 +0000

A new remote access trojan (RAT) or BitRAT has been found which is being distributed through fake Windows product license key activation tools. It is able to bypass detections by Windows Defender. Read more...

Beware: Microsoft lookalike Windows 11 upgrade website is actually RedLine malware hub

Sayan Sen — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:44:02 +0000

A fake Microsoft lookalike website has been discovered recently which is distributing a dangerous RedLine malware in the form of a Windows 11 installer package. The RedLine malware is a stealer. Read more...

Microsoft to block VBA Macros to protect unsuspecting users from sneaky malware

Sayan Sen — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:16:02 +0000

Microsft said earlier today via a blog post that it will block all Office files (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word), that contain VBA Macros, by default, to protect users from malware. Read more...

New year brings bad news for Linux as 2021 saw up to 10 times more malware samples

Sayan Sen — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 22:30:02 +0000

According to a CrowdStrike report, Linux malware and malware samples have increased by a lot in 2021 as compared to a year prior. One of the malware types has seen submissions increase by tenfold. Read more...

Meta delays return to the office and will require booster shots

Paul Hill — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:38:01 +0000

Meta has pushed its return to office deadline back to March 28 from January 31. The firm has also said that those who plan to return will need to have had the COVID-19 booster vaccine. Read more...

Beware: Fake KMSPico Windows activator carries crypto wallet info stealing malware

Sayan Sen — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:26:02 +0000

A fake KMSPico Windows activator has been discovered by security company Red Canary. The malware is capable of stealing information from various crypto wallets, among other things, using a Cryptbot. Read more...

Close to two dozen anti-viruses including Windows Security think UserBenchmark is malware

Sayan Sen — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:34:01 +0000

Free and light benchmarking utility UserBenchmark is flagged by close to two dozen anti-virus programs as malware, according to VirusTotal. Windows Security, too, flags it as a "Severe" trojan. Read more...

Microsoft WHQL-signed FiveSys driver was actually malware in disguise

Sayan Sen — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:12:01 +0000

A WHQL-certified driver called "FiveSys" was detected by Bitdefender which was, in reality, a malicious rootkit. After learning about it, the driver's signature has since been removed by Microsoft. Read more...

Folding at Home now the fastest "computer" in the world, but also join our team

Christopher White — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:18:01 +0000

The Folding@Home project is really growing thanks to more people signing up to help scientists research cures for the novel coronavirus. Neowin has a folding team and we'd love for you to join us! Read more...

Alphabet's Verily establishing Covid-19 testing sites in California

Paul Hill — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:42:01 +0000

Alphabet's Verily is helping fight the Coronavirus by setting up testing sites in California. It has also created an online tool to help people figure out if they have the disease. Read more...

Join the Folding at Home Neowin team to fight the novel Coronavirus

Christopher White — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:36:01 +0000

Want to help scientists find a cure for COVID-19? Simply download the Folding at Home program on your computer to crunch numbers that will help researchers looking to put an end to the pandemic. Read more...

Google asks all North American employees to work from home

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:38:01 +0000

Google has issued a directive to all its employees in North America to work remotely through April 10. It has also formed a COVID-19 fund to allow its temporary workers to take paid sick leaves. Read more...

Apple is wary of the potential effects of China's coronavirus outbreak on its business

Ather Fawaz — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:28:01 +0000

After reporting quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion, Apple is mindful of the potential corollaries of the novel coronavirus and has made adjustments to its predictions for the next quarter. Read more...

Pale Moon browser's archive server was hacked and used to spread malware

Stergios Georgopoulos — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:12:01 +0000

The breach, which remained undetected for more than a year, allowed hackers to infect archived installers with malware. The developers recommend that users run a virus scan on their systems. Read more...

25 million Android devices get infected by malware disguised as Google-related apps

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:22:02 +0000

A new form of malware, dubbed 'Agent Smith', is reported to have infected around 25 million Android devices in Asian countries, as well as in the U.S., UK, and Australia, disguised as a Google tool. Read more...

An artist is selling a laptop containing six of the world's most dangerous malware

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 26 May 2019 02:12:02 +0000

A piece of art called ‘The Persistence of Chaos' is being auctioned off by a contemporary artist in New York. The artwork is a laptop containing some of the most destructive viruses in existence. Read more...

Are You Taking Cybersecurity Seriously Enough?

News Staff — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:00:01 +0000

According to a recent study, attacks on computers with internet access is virtually ceaseless, with an incident occurring every 39 seconds on average, affecting a third of Americans every year. Read more...

Microsoft wants AI to detect malware attacks on Windows PCs before they happen

Usama Jawad — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is hosting a competition where it wants people to create an AI model - using 9.4GB of anonymous data collected from 16.8 million machines - that detects malware attacks before they happen. Read more...

Microsoft is working with vendors to minimize false positives detected by Windows Defender

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 09:58:01 +0000

Microsoft has outlined some techniques that software vendors need to follow in order to avoid false positives being caught by Windows Defender. Techniques include respecting the customer's choice. Read more...

A wide range of newer Android devices are exposed to RAMpage vulnerability

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:46:01 +0000

A new Android vulnerability has been revealed to the public and could affect your device. The discovery has been shared with Google in hopes of creating better defenses in future updates of Android. Read more...

Hackers are using fake Game of Thrones spoilers to spread malware

Hamza Jawad — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 17:30:01 +0000

Sources have revealed that hackers are using emails that promise fake Game of Thrones spoilers to lure viewers into downloading malware which installs a remote access Trojan on their systems. Read more...

Researchers detect CowerSnail Linux virus during ongoing investigation

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:12:01 +0000

During an investigation into large scale attacks like WannaCry, the researchers found a new Linux virus that can be used to execute commands or mine crypto-currencies on an infected system. Read more...

New LeakerLocker Android ransomware threatens to dox victims if demands are not met

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:02:01 +0000

With ransomware in the news almost every week, a new threat called LeakerLocker has emerged that affects Android users by extorting money from them, in exchange for not spreading private information. Read more...

Linux and macOS malware threats tripled in 2016, according to report

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:36:01 +0000

A recent report by the AV-Test organisation showed some interesting metrics for the malware and virus market overall in 2016. Linux and macOS showed the largest gains in new attacks. Read more...

Tired of conventional malware? Meet ransomware-as-a-service Karmen

Florin Bodnarescu — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:04:01 +0000

The ever-growing assortment of ransomware-as-a-service threats has gotten a new member in the shape of Hidden Tear-based "Karmen". It can be purchased on the black market for $175. Read more...

'HummingBad' Android malware briefly returns as approved 'Whale Camera' Play Store app

Michael Firth — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:48:01 +0000

The updated malware not only made it onto the Google Play store, but has been downloaded 'several million times' as part of specially crafted applications designed to infect a user's device. Read more...

Google details how it fights Android malware, even when malware tries to fight back

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:48:01 +0000

The company's security engineers detailed some of the protocols designed to keep Android users safe. The company explained how it keeps a close eye on devices and apps even when they're infected. Read more...