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The Ultimate Guide to Malware

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Malware.

What to know about Malware

Malware represents a broad category of malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems and networks. From ransomware that locks users out of their data to spyware that quietly steals information, malware continues to evolve in sophistication and reach. Our recent stories cover a wide range of malware threats impacting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, illustrating the diverse strategies cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities.

Delving into these stories provides readers with insights into how malware campaigns operate, the latest trends in attack vectors, and expert advice on defense mechanisms. Understanding malware not only alerts individuals and organisations to potential risks but also guides them in strengthening their digital security posture. Stay informed about the ever-changing malware landscape to better safeguard your data and systems from emerging cyber threats.

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Recent Malware News

Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup 2026 fans online
Threat intelligence

Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup 2026 fans online

Fans and jobseekers are being targeted by a growing wave of fake ticket, travel and recruitment scams ahead of the tournament.

Yesterday

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents
Small Business

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents

Nearly half of small businesses suffered cyber incidents last year, despite most saying they were confident in their defences.

Yesterday

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update
Disaster Recovery

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update

Businesses will soon get on-site AI workflows and broader backup coverage as Synology's latest software updates target compliance and ransomware risk.

3 days ago

Sonatype flags 176 npm packages in dependency attack
Threat detection

Sonatype flags 176 npm packages in dependency attack

Developers using npm could have secrets exposed as 176 malicious packages were set up to hijack dependency resolution and run postinstall malware.

3 days ago

OpenClaw adds NVIDIA SkillSpector to ClawHub checks
Threat detection

OpenClaw adds NVIDIA SkillSpector to ClawHub checks

The registry is tightening checks after malicious uploads exposed a gap between declared skill purpose and actual behaviour.

3 days ago

Global Signal Exchange unveils upgraded fraud platform
Data Analytics

Global Signal Exchange unveils upgraded fraud platform

Oxford Information Labs says cross-border scam probes could improve as the upgraded platform draws on about 28 million signals across ASEAN.

3 days ago

CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers
Threat intelligence

CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers

Developers using open-source tools face heightened supply-chain risk after the botnet lost all four of its command channels.

Last week

Rubrik & MEDITECH team up on hospital cyber resilience
Disaster Recovery

Rubrik & MEDITECH team up on hospital cyber resilience

Hospitals using MEDITECH Expanse could restore records faster after ransomware, as Rubrik adds recovery tools across cloud and on-premises systems.

Last month

KongTuke uses Microsoft Teams chats to breach firms
Threat intelligence

KongTuke uses Microsoft Teams chats to breach firms

Corporate users can be compromised in under five minutes when attackers pose as help-desk staff in external Microsoft Teams chats, researchers say.

Last month

ReliaQuest spots ClickFix attack using PySoxy proxy
Threat intelligence

ReliaQuest spots ClickFix attack using PySoxy proxy

The attack kept retrying for hours after network blocks, as a scheduled task and Python proxy preserved access on the host.

Last month

AI fuels rise in phishing attacks, Barracuda finds
Threat intelligence

AI fuels rise in phishing attacks, Barracuda finds

One in three emails flagged in Barracuda's study was malicious, as AI and phishing kits helped drive more account takeovers.

Last month

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

Last month

AI now routine in cyber attacks, Google report finds
Threat intelligence

AI now routine in cyber attacks, Google report finds

Security teams face a broader threat as criminals and state-backed actors use generative AI to speed hacks, phishing and malware.

Last month

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Firewalls

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

Undisclosed attacks outnumbered public cases by nine to one, with healthcare and government still bearing the brunt of the ransomware threat.

Last month

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Social Media

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter

Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.

Last month

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
BitCoin

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users

Selected users in some regions can now access crypto perpetuals inside Ledger Wallet, with hardware signing kept in the approval loop.

Last month

Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Data breach

Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden

Broader attacker activity is increasingly moving beyond stolen credentials, even as identity still accounted for 58.7% of incidents in Q1 2026.

Last month

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Storage

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online

A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.

Last month

Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI
Ransomware

Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI

Ransomware attacks are spreading faster as AI helps criminals exploit flaws within 24 to 48 hours, the report says.

Fri, 1st May 2026