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
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Malware News
AI helped build Gryxa malware operation, report says
ReliaQuest says a single operator may have used a commercial AI coding agent to build malware, a console and update pipeline across 324 hosts.
Ransomware attacks hit 894 as AI boosts cyber crime
North America and Europe bore most of the 894 July ransomware incidents as NCC Group warned AI tools are accelerating attacks.
NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises
Industrial operators faced sustained pressure in July, as ransomware attacks hit 894 cases and AI-assisted tactics began to reshape threats.
Citrix launches dual-boot UniconOS for Windows recovery
Organisations can restore access to apps within minutes after ransomware or failed updates, without relying on spare hardware or reimaging.
Google Cloud urges stronger cyber basics amid AI attacks
As attackers use AI to speed up phishing and malware, companies are being told that multi-factor authentication and patching matter more than ever.
Professional services face highest cyber intrusion volume
Firms in law, consulting and accountancy are being hit hardest, with attackers exploiting old flaws to reach sensitive client data and networks.
AI-driven cybercrime surges at scale, Flashpoint warns
Stolen credentials and AI-generated phishing are accelerating attacks, as Flashpoint tracked 22 million illicit discussions and 7.4 million infected hosts.
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.
NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel
By blocking stolen-logins abuse at file level, the new feature aims to curb both data theft and ransomware even after an account is compromised.
Commvault adds Google threat intelligence to recovery
The integration should help backup teams avoid restoring infected data after ransomware attacks, cutting recovery uncertainty for customers.
BlackFog reports 40% rise in undisclosed ransomware
Undisclosed attacks now dominate ransomware activity, with 2,027 incidents logged in the quarter and data theft reported in 97% of disclosed cases.
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.