Malware Coverage

U.S. and Britain accuse China of cyberespionage campaign

The United States and Britain imposed sanctions on China’s elite hacking units Monday, accusing China’s top spy agency of a yearslong effort to place malware in America’s electrical grids, defense systems and other critical infrastructure, and of stealing the voting rolls for 40 million British citizens.

Avoid using public USB ports due to malware risks, FBI warns

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) haswarned users to stay away from public USB ports due to malware risks. On Twitter, the Denver FBI office said that public charging stations in hotels, airports, and shopping centers can be a malware attack vector.

Malware alert: Google suspends popular Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo

Google has suspended Pinduoduo, a popular Chinese budget shopping app, from its Play Store after finding malware in versions of the app.

Microsoft Warns of Destructive Cyberattack on Ukrainian Computer Networks

WASHINGTON — Microsoft warned Saturday evening that it had detected a highly destructive form of malware in dozens of government and private computer networks in Ukraine that appeared to be waiting to be triggered by an unknown actor.

David E. Sanger, New York Times

To prevent cyberattacks, security experts advise people to think before you click

The ransomware attack that shut down a major gas pipeline last week is part of a growing national trend, according to cybersecurity experts.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

New malware infecting thousands of Mac computers

MAC computer products aren't as virus proof as you may think.

Cyber warning: Watch out for malware in links and apps

An international crisis, yet the criminals never stop. Look out for apps that contain malware.

Warning: Malware in links, children's apps

An international crisis, yet the criminals never stop.

Watch out for malware in links and apps

5 On Your Side's Monica Lalibete has a warning, and parents need to take note because kids are some of the targets.

Monica Laliberte, Executive producer/consumer reporter

5 On Your Side: Phishing scams look like official coronavirus guidance but can include malware

While on high alert for coronavirus, don't don't drop your guard for phishing scams. Some emails look official but have links that lead to malware.

Durham city, county leaders respond to cyberattack

The managers and IT leaders of the city and county of Durham update their progress in response to a cyberattack last week.

Durham city, county preparation prevented data breach when hack happened

It appears that employees of Durham governments, at the city and county level, separately clicked on links in an email allowing a known malware virus access to those government networks.

Bryam Mims, WRAL reporter

Durham city, county governments hit by malware attack

The City of Durham and Durham County governments were victims of a cyber ransomware attack, officials said Sunday.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Public USB ports can steal your personal information

Juice jacking happens when unsuspecting users plug their electronic devices into USB ports or use USB cables that have been loaded with malware.

NCSU researchers develop browser tool to better detect malware, malicious code

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an open-source tool that allows users to track and record the behavior of JavaScript programs without alerting the websites that run those programs.

These celebrities’ names are most likely to pose cybersecurity risks to fans

Cybersecurity firm McAfee has crowned actress Alexis Bledel the most dangerous celebrity on the internet in 2019. No other celebrity was more likely to land users on websites that carry viruses or malware. But she has company. Here’s the breakdown.

Ransomware: Don't be a victim

Consumer Reports offers tips to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Malware attacks are becoming more common

A ransomware attack crippled Orange County government computers in March, and new data shows those attacks are becoming more common.

Hackers Are Holding Baltimore Hostage: How They Struck and What’s Next

More than two weeks ago, hackers seized parts of the computer systems that run Baltimore’s government.

Niraj Chokshi, New York Times

Some services restored after ransomware attack on Orange County

Orange County officials said Wednesday that some, but not all, services have been restored after a ransomware virus led to a shutdown of the county's computer network.

FBI's urgent request: Reboot your router to stop Russia-linked malware

Hoping to thwart a sophisticated malware system linked to Russia that has infected hundreds of thousands of internet routers, the FBI has made an urgent request to anybody with one of the devices: Turn it off, and then turn it back on.

LOUIS LUCERO II, New York Times