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Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains
Malware

Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains

Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Multi-factor authentication

LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems
Risk & Compliance

Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems

Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Small Business

Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs

24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software
Malware

Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software

Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Chinese govt. accused of pirating software
Lawsuit

Chinese govt. accused of pirating software

Cybersitter, a US software maker, is suing the Chinese government for USD $2.2 billion, alleging pirated software was used in the 'Great Firewall of China'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010

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Pirated software costs reseller $300,000 in landmark Microsoft settlement
Microsoft

Pirated software costs reseller $300,000 in landmark Microsoft settlement

Software Oz is one of three Aussie resellers busted by Microsoft for selling pirated software, with the online store agreeing to a landmark settlement.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks
Malware

1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks

ESET warns against pirated software as 20% of Aussies risk malware infection and hefty fines, says BSA report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016