malware

Storm malware still blowing strong

Storm malware still blowing strong

The 2007 Global Threat Report from Bratislava-based security firm ESET has highlighted the huge success of the Storm worm.

Clement James Jan 29 2008, 6:57AM Security
Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Security experts have warned users to focus on securing their whole online lifestyle in 2008.
Clement James Jan 21 2008, 7:02AM Security
Pre-teen creates iPhone malware

Pre-teen creates iPhone malware

A precocious pre-teen has prompted security warnings after creating a piece of malware for Apple's iPhone.
Shaun Nichols Jan 11 2008, 7:30AM Security
'Malware 2.0' raises its ugly head

'Malware 2.0' raises its ugly head

Signature-based security unable to cope with 'zero-minute' threats.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2007, 1:34PM Security
Cyber-crime commercialisation spawning malware epidemic

Cyber-crime commercialisation spawning malware epidemic

IT security threats becoming ever more serious, warns report.
Robert Jaques Jul 11 2007, 7:38AM Security
Mobile malware staying put and growing rapidly

Mobile malware staying put and growing rapidly

Mobile phone viruses are on the rise spreading data seeking spyware, money making Trojans and shutting down phones.
Negar Salek Jul 3 2007, 2:22PM Security
Google combats malware and phishing

Google combats malware and phishing

Google has unlocked its malware and phishing blacklists to developers.
Negar Salek Jun 21 2007, 4:41PM Security
Crippling malware attack strikes in Italy

Crippling malware attack strikes in Italy

Researchers claim hundreds of sites compromised.
Shaun Nichols Jun 19 2007, 3:11PM Security
Google says MCA's site is bad

Google says MCA's site is bad

Security experts are mum on claims by search engine Google that Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art Website contains malicious ‘badware’.
Negar Salek Jun 13 2007, 3:48PM Security
Total malware volumes grow 'dramatically'

Total malware volumes grow 'dramatically'

Malicious code writers target the web in earnest.
Robert Jaques Apr 26 2007, 3:49PM Security
McAfee maps out malware hotspots

McAfee maps out malware hotspots

Romania and Russia emerge as riskiest domains.
Staff Writers Mar 15 2007, 3:55PM Security
Smart malware injects spam into messages

Smart malware injects spam into messages

Trojan scans outgoing messages before embedding spam content.
Shaun Nichols Feb 28 2007, 3:15PM Security
Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

The amount of malware on golf-related websites increased dramatically in the run up to the Ryder Cup competition, according to a web security firm.

Matt Chapman Sep 26 2006, 9:51AM Security
Sophos on Malware in August

Sophos on Malware in August

The number of infected emails continues to decline but old viruses continue to plague internet users Sophos has said.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006, 1:12PM Security
Top prevalent malware threats

Top prevalent malware threats

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has revealed that the Netsky-P worm, first seen in March 2004, remains the most widespread piece of malware travelling via email around the world.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2006, 9:26AM Security
Jail sentence for Malware writer not enough

Jail sentence for Malware writer not enough

A web poll of 275 PC users found 60 percent of respondents think the jail sentence dished out to Jeanson James Ancheta wasn’t long enough.
Staff Writers May 12 2006, 3:07PM Security
Top 10 malware for April

Top 10 malware for April

Anti-virus software vendor, Sophos has revealed the top 10 malware threats across the globe in April.
Staff Writers May 3 2006, 9:28AM Security
Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft said it would remove controversial copy-protection software that CDs from music publisher Sony BMG install on personal computers, deeming it a security risk to PCs running on Windows.
Lucas van Nov 16 2005, 9:50AM Security
Three companies shut down on spyware charges

Three companies shut down on spyware charges

A US court shut down three internet companies for secretly bundling malicious "spyware" with ring tones, music programs and other free high-tech goodies.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2005, 10:30AM Security
Security plays and pitfalls

Security plays and pitfalls

There’s no doubt about it: security is big business. Viruses, worms, spam, malware, spyware -- the list goes on.
Byron Connolly Mar 14 2005, 10:48AM Security

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