The Ultimate Guide to Malware

2026 · UK 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.

UK Malware news
Analyst Insights
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Last month
OVHcloud unveils Veeam-powered Backup Agent for Bare Metal
Gartner · Malware · Storage
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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
Expert columns
Re-thinking cyber security from prevention to operational resilience
By Guido Grillenmeier of Semperis
Last month
Is the USB making a comeback?
By Jon Fielding of Apricorn
Last month
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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
Hacktivism: From digital protest to real-world threat - what organisations must do to keep up
By Hannah Baumgaertner of Silobreaker
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations
By Aditya K Sood of Aryaka’s Threat Research Lab
Wed, 8th Oct 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
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
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
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
About Firewalls
Today
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
About Gaming
3 days ago
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
About Firewalls
3 days ago
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
About Data Protection
4 days ago
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
About DevOps
Last week
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
About Ransomware
This month
Malware surge in open source software alarms firms
About DevOps
This month
OT downtime costs firms up to GBP £5 million, survey finds
About Small Business
This month
Zscaler flags Xloader malware's tougher obfuscation
About Firewalls
This month
DeepLoad malware steals credentials via ClickFix campaign
About Firewalls
This month
Ransomware attacks fall as CL0P & The Gentlemen surge
About Firewalls
Last month
Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise
About Bring Your Own Device
Last month
UK businesses hit by cyber breaches as phishing rises
About Social Media
Last month
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
About Firewalls
Last month
Commvault deepens Microsoft Security link for rapid recovery
About Cloud Services
Last month
Job moves
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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