The Ultimate Guide to Malware

2026 · Kiwi 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.

Kiwi 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
ThreatBook unveils ATI for APAC cyber risk detection & insight
Gartner · Malware · SIEM
Thu, 2nd Oct 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
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
Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need
By Marc Caltabiano of Splunk
Wed, 17th 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
Barracuda's frontline predictions 2026: The battle for reality and control in a world of agentic AI
By Rohit Aradhya of Barracuda
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity
By Adam Khan of Barracuda
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The upsurge and threats of self-reproducing AI
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall Inc.
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
By Amy Hogan-Burney of Microsoft
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
By Adam Khan of Barracuda
Tue, 21st 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
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
Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats
Discussing Spam
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Discussing Distributed Denial of Service
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Recent news
Appdome unveils Threat-Memory to track repeated attacks
About iOS
Today
IBM warns AI & quantum threats will reshape cybercrime
About Trends & Predictions
Today
Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
GenAI drives patient data policy breaches in healthcare
About Bring Your Own Device
Yesterday
Glasswall unveils Foresight AI for offline file threat risk
About Firewalls
Yesterday
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
AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns
About Software-as-a-Service
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
Job moves
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
New VP of engineering for Malwarebytes
Move at Malwarebytes
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Malwarebytes stalwart promoted to chief product officer
Move at Malwarebytes
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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