Security News > 2017 > June > Beware! Fireball Malware Infects Nearly 250 Million Computers Worldwide (The Hackers News)

2017-06-01 10:30
Security researchers have discovered a massive malware campaign that has already infected more than 250 million computers across the world, including Windows and Mac OS. Dubbed Fireball, the malware is an adware package that takes complete control of victim's web browsers and turns them into zombies, potentially allowing attackers to spy on victim's web traffic and potentially steal their
News URL
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheHackersNews/~3/ru2P7-e67-4/fireball-computer-virus.html
Related news
- North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages (source)
- Chinese Hackers Target Linux Systems Using SNOWLIGHT Malware and VShell Tool (source)
- State-Sponsored Hackers Weaponize ClickFix Tactic in Targeted Malware Campaigns (source)
- Chinese hackers target Russian govt with upgraded RAT malware (source)
- Hackers Abuse Russian Bulletproof Host Proton66 for Global Attacks and Malware Delivery (source)
- Iran-Linked Hackers Target Israel with MURKYTOUR Malware via Fake Job Campaign (source)
- North Korean Hackers Spread Malware via Fake Crypto Firms and Job Interview Lures (source)
- Iranian Hackers Maintain 2-Year Access to Middle East CNI via VPN Flaws and Malware (source)
- Russian Hackers Using ClickFix Fake CAPTCHA to Deploy New LOSTKEYS Malware (source)
- Hackers Use TikTok Videos to Distribute Vidar and StealC Malware via ClickFix Technique (source)