Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro are the three most popular antivirus companies that have been targeted by hackers. However the fourth company is not yet known. The hackers have obtained sensitive source code from antivirus software, resulting in the breach of their systems. The hacking group behind the attacks is an Russian group, known as Fxmsp who has reached out to law enforcement. Although the hackers haven't identified the companies they attacked but they claim that they have contacted law enforcement officials and have evidence to back their claims.

The scam begins with a suspicious browser message asking for a number to call to speak with a technician. After the customer has contacted the technician the number, they are prompted to download a bogus antivirus program and install it. This gives the scammers complete access to the victim's computer. After installing the fake antivirus, scammers offer to fix the issue for a cost. The scammers will then request the victim's credit card in exchange for the software crypter malware.

Another type of antivirus hack involves the use of a malicious insider. Inflicted insiders with malicious intent can use anti-virus software to stealthily attack computers of victims. Antivirus software employs signatures to protect against malware. This type of attack could be part of a larger government program or even an espionage operation. This is why Kaspersky Lab has taken steps to reduce the risk. This article will explore the ways in which an antivirus hack can be carried out and how it can affect the security of a user's system.

A Trojan is a type of malicious software that gathers personal information and then discloses it without consent of the user. While it may not seem obvious, it could cause serious harm to a computer's systems. In addition to Trojans, computer worms are a common form of malware. These worms are able to replicate themselves and spread to other computer systems. They may also track your online activity. Phishing is a form of social engineering attack where scammers use email to trick people into divulging sensitive information.

Cyberattacks on the United Health Service have impacted its IT systems. The US-based healthcare company serves more than 3.5 million patients each year. Phones and computers have been rendered offline according to employees. Although the exact cause of the ransomware attack isn't yet fully understood, it is believed to be caused by a security flaw. The company is currently restoring systems on an "rolling" basis. This attack was so widespread that it has affected the systems of a number of large corporations.