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.
Indian Malware News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Indian firms lag on software supply chain security
A JFrog study says weak package and container defences are leaving Indian organisations exposed as AI use adds new checks for developers.
Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks
Regulated financial data made up 59% of generative AI policy breaches, as banks and insurers race to use the tools under tighter scrutiny.
Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector
Managed AI tools are gaining ground in finance, yet regulated data still drives most policy breaches as staff mix personal and corporate accounts.
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.
RansomEXX ransomware disrupts India's banking services
A cyberattack by RansomEXX has disrupted services at around 300 Indian banks, affecting ATMs and UPI transactions. CloudSEK investigates the breach.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Malware
Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Featured News
Expert Columns
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
The Death of the Firewall
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Malware News
AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns
Defenders in Australia and New Zealand face faster, more adaptive intrusions as state-backed hackers use generative AI to scout and spread.
Netskope says downstream AI data breaches are surging
Downstream AI data leaks have more than doubled in a year, with connected services now returning unauthorised information to staff and agents.
Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.
Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing
Administrators gain phishing defences and AI alarm explanations as Firewalla folds more security controls into a single app update.
Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report
Attacks are increasingly concentrating on a handful of familiar brands, with Microsoft alone accounting for 23% of phishing attempts in Q2 2026.
Expel warns of cyber gang targeting certificate trust
Financial firms in Asia Pacific face signed malware that can evade Windows checks after attackers abuse support portals to steal certificates.
CrowdStrike warns of malware targeting AI coding tools
Developers using AI assistants could face stolen credentials and poisoned repositories as the worm hides inside normal coding workflows.
Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations
Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.
Zscaler flags Claude chat malware campaign on Macs
Mac users were lured via Google ads and shared Claude chats into installing malware that steals passwords, files and wallet data.
AI speeds ransomware, forcing firms to focus on recovery
Ransomware recovery plans must now verify data integrity, as AI helps attackers move faster across connected systems, Index Engines says.
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.
Financial services faces most cyberattacks per device
Legacy systems and slow patching are leaving banks exposed, with financial services hit by more than double the average cyberattacks per device.
Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.
Google Cloud links Wiz exposure data with threat intel
Security teams could cut alert overload as Google ties exposed assets to live attacker activity, helping prioritise the riskiest flaws first.
China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers
Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.
Anthropic widens Fable 5 safeguards & rates jailbreaks
New safeguards will let Fable 5 block more harmful cyber prompts, as Anthropic also seeks a common scale for jailbreak risk.
Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation
Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.