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Security firms warn of malware avalanche

Security firms warn of malware avalanche

Security firm Fortinet has warned in its latest threat report of an ever-growing tide of malware.
Staff Writers May 8 2009, 12:14PM Security
Internet threats rise by two-thirds in April

Internet threats rise by two-thirds in April

The number of web-based threats soared by nearly two-thirds in April, according to new figures from managed security vendor Network Box, with Australian-developed threats moving up the rankings.
Phil Muncaster May 5 2009, 12:25PM Security
Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft has announced that it will close off a component in Windows which is notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009, 10:07AM Software
Conficker frenzy 'exposed media ignorance'

Conficker frenzy 'exposed media ignorance'

The Conficker worm was a classic example of media misunderstanding of malware, said security guru Bruce Schneier.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2009, 9:17AM Security
Twitter under attack again

Twitter under attack again

A new scam has emerged affecting users of the popular Twitter micro-blogging site, while security experts reported that hackers are taking advantage of heightened public interest in Twitter-related security issues to spread malware.
Phil Muncaster Apr 21 2009, 2:58PM Software
Recession brings rise in 'bargain' spam

Recession brings rise in 'bargain' spam

Money-conscious users targeted in new attacks.
Shaun Nichols Feb 24 2009, 3:07PM Security
Trojan targets Mac pirates

Trojan targets Mac pirates

Malware slipped into iWork downloads.
Shaun Nichols Jan 24 2009, 8:01AM Security
Security vendors warn of Christmas e-crime spike

Security vendors warn of Christmas e-crime spike

Festive season likely to prove a fertile hunting ground for internet
criminals.
Phil Muncaster Dec 3 2008, 7:19AM Security
Marshal8e6’s new software locks down Microsoft Exchange

Marshal8e6’s new software locks down Microsoft Exchange

Marshal8e6 promises to secure all Internet-based communication streams in the workplace with an internal filtering solution for Microsoft Exchange 2003 and 2007.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2008, 7:12AM Security
Malware attacks soar to new levels

Malware attacks soar to new levels

The amount of malware blocked in the third quarter of this year increased by a staggering 338 per cent compared with the first quarter, according to new figures from web security firm ScanSafe.
Phil Muncaster Oct 22 2008, 7:43AM Security
Expert warns of new Mac malware

Expert warns of new Mac malware

Fake security app may be on the way.
Shaun Nichols Oct 18 2008, 8:21AM Security
Mobile phones facing same threats as PCs

Mobile phones facing same threats as PCs

Around 500 viruses and malware that target mobile phones have been identified.
SC Australia Staff Sep 30 2008, 3:38PM Security
Security resellers offered financial incentives

Security resellers offered financial incentives

A security vendor wants to encourage more resellers to join them by offering financial rewards and a share in their profits.
Jenny Eagle Jul 30 2008, 5:02PM Security
Malware growth slowing, say experts

Malware growth slowing, say experts

Fewer new malware samples being found in the wild.
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2008, 8:33AM Security
Antivirus tools 'pave way' for malware

Antivirus tools 'pave way' for malware

German IT consultancy N.runs has warned that antivirus products can actually open the door to attackers.
Clement James Jul 1 2008, 8:24AM Security
100 percent rise in malware

100 percent rise in malware
Helen Frost Jun 24 2008, 3:34PM Security
Report claims IT underestimates scope of malware

Report claims IT underestimates scope of malware

A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has found malware has become so prevalent that 25 percent of computers in the United States are now infected.
Ashley Clark Jun 6 2008, 2:55PM Security
USB malware on the rise

USB malware on the rise

Around a tenth of all malware is designed to use portable storage media, such as removable USB drives, as an attack and spread vector.
Robert Jaques Apr 3 2008, 2:01PM Security
Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

A variety of malware threats, rather than one specific virus, dominated the security landscape this February, according to security firm BitDefender.

Clement James Mar 3 2008, 7:16AM Security
Malware gets up close and personal

Malware gets up close and personal

Malware writers are increasingly tailoring attacks to specific regions, languages and applications.
Shaun Nichols Feb 22 2008, 6:17AM Security

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