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The term malware is everywhere these days, but what exactly is it?

Malware is short for malicious software. It can be used to manipulate your computer and steal your information. There are several types of malicious software, which can be broken down into broad categories, including viruses, worms, and Trojan horses, among others.

Hackers appear to be using malware that can persist on Windows PCs even after the OS has been reinstalled.

Security firm ESET discovered the powerful malware, dubbed Lojax, infecting a victim’s computer and suspects the malicious code came from the hacking group known as Fancy Bear.

The Microsoft security team has issued a warning today about ongoing malware campaigns that are distributing the Astaroth malware using fileless and living-off-the-land techniques that make it harder for traditional antivirus solutions to spot the ongoing attacks.

The New South Wales government and AustCyber have jointly launched the NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node in a move to work with industry on cyber innovation and grow the local cybersecurity workforce.