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Careful when filing your taxes, this new "PackClient" malware is hitting global firms via tax audit lures

The Chinese are using a tax lure to deploy a new RAT and take over victim devices.

TechRadar · Sep 1

This Russian cybercrime campaign can infect a user just by viewing an email

A high-severity flaw in Zimbra allowed Russian criminals easy access, where they stole important secrets.

TechRadar · Jul 26

Bad news — paying a ransomware demand might cause hackers to come back and ask for more

Hackers really have no incentive to walk away from a victim - so why should they?

TechRadar · Jul 24

'It's more common than you think': Experts reveal how hackers are trying to hijack your inbox with these clever tactics

There is one specific feature hackers often use to maintain persistence and exfiltrate data.

TechRadar · Apr 14

Who's watching who? Experts reveal criminals using fake enterprise software to gain access to company systems

Someone put in a lot of effort to hide a RAT in plain sight, and even make money along the way.

TechRadar · Feb 20

State actors are abusing OAuth device codes to get full M365 account access - here's what we know

Researchers spotted multiple groups using the same technique and believe it's only going to get worse.

TechRadar · Dec 19, 2025

Gen AI is becoming a major security worry for all firms - here's how your business can stay safe

Behavioral cybersecurity and analytics seems to be the way forward as GenAI "superusers" are accessing all of our data.

TechRadar · Nov 9, 2025

Cyber firm warns that hackers are teaming up with crime rings to hijack cargo — phishing emails and social engineering deployed to steal physical shipments

Hackers are working with organised crime groups to steal physical freight, posing as brokers or carriers, deploying malware, and rerouting real-world shipments, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 3, 2025

This creepy spyware watches you through your webcam and snaps incriminating photos

A dubious infostealer can grab webcam snapshots if an XXX site is opened in the browser.

TechRadar · Sep 8, 2025

Many bosses don't believe their workers have good enough security awareness

Companies aren’t well-protected against attacks, and many CISOs would rather pay a ransom.

TechRadar · Aug 27, 2025