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
Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks
Banks and insurers ramp up generative AI use, but regulated data now drives the bulk of policy breaches, Netskope warns.
Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector
Managed AI tools help curb risk, but regulated financial data still drives most GenAI policy breaches in the sector, Netskope finds.
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
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
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Expert Columns
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
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Malware News
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.
Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
Ledger opens perpetuals trading to some Wallet users, pairing self-custody with clear-signed hardware security and HyperLiquid access.
Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Identity remains the top attack surface as Expel records rising endpoint and cloud incidents, with Microsoft Teams phishing and AI lures gaining ground.
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online after a misconfigured database left 86,859 images and chats open to anyone.
Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI
Fortinet says ransomware victims jumped 389% as AI tools help cybercriminals move faster, exploit flaws within hours and target credentials.
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Bitdefender urges journalists to harden phones, accounts and source contacts against phishing, spyware, impersonation and AI-linked leaks.
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Universities face a more varied cyber onslaught, with data breaches, hacktivism and ransomware surging as researchers draw nation-state attention.
The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
The Gentlemen ransomware group has surged to second place in 2026 by victim count, with Check Point saying it may be far larger than its public tally.
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
Team Cymru unveils Total Insights Feeds, a single-stream threat intelligence framework blending internet-wide scoring, context and automated risk tagging.
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
Orca Security warns that AI credentials, vulnerable dependencies and lax pipeline controls are leaving production environments exposed across US and Europe.
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
Malware surge in open source software alarms firms
Open source malware advisories jumped in 2025 as Endor Labs warned that firms are under-prepared and budgets lag the threat.
Zscaler flags Xloader malware's tougher obfuscation
Zscaler says Xloader malware has added layered encryption, decoy servers and new obfuscation tricks to hinder analysts.
DeepLoad malware steals credentials via ClickFix campaign
ReliaQuest flags DeepLoad malware stealing live credentials in enterprise networks, with AI-style obfuscation, USB spread and hidden WMI persistence.
Ransomware attacks fall as CL0P & The Gentlemen surge
Qilin keeps top spot as ransomware incidents drop 8% in February, while CL0P and The Gentlemen post sharp gains and new AI risks emerge.