The Ultimate Guide to Malware

2026 · American Edition

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.

American Malware news
Analyst Insights
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Canalys · Malware · Firewalls
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
SquareX warns browser flaws now key threat to firms
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
Gartner · Malware · UC
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Tue, 13th May 2025
Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence
AV-TEST · Malware · Ransomware
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Expert columns
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last week
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
By Vakaris Noreika of NordStellar
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
By Nicolas Montauban of Codific
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
By Roger Grimes of KnowBe4
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
By Christopher Boyd of Rapid7
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
By Erich Kron of KnowBe4
Thu, 22nd May 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
By Robert Vinokurov of Dell Technologies
Fri, 2nd May 2025
Interviews
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Discussing Cloud Services
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Discussing Ransomware
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Recent news
Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud
About Ransomware
Today
GenAI drives patient data policy breaches in healthcare
About Bring Your Own Device
Today
Glasswall unveils Foresight AI for offline file threat risk
About Firewalls
Today
Dell email mixes payment-style header with promos
About Financing
Last week
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
About Cyber Criminal
Last week
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
About Endpoint Protection
Last week
HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge
About Unified Communications
Last week
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
About Shadow IT
Last month
AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
About Firewalls
Last month
Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms
About Firewalls
Last month
Commvault, CrowdStrike link backups to Falcon SIEM
About Cloud Services
Last month
Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery
About Storage
Last month
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
About Government
Last month
Tenable warns of widening AI exposure gap in cloud
About Cloud Services
Last month
AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk
About Ransomware
Last month
Job moves
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
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