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Storm worm continues its rampage

Storm worm continues its rampage

Malware writers behind the Storm worm have launched a new spam campaign designed to bring more users into its extensive botnet.
Shaun Nichols Mar 5 2008, 7:55AM Security
Storm worm botnet: mutating or fading?

Storm worm botnet: mutating or fading?

What is the future of the infamous Storm worm, has it morphed into the Mega-D botnet that is now posing a threat or shrunk out of sight?
Negar Salek Feb 28 2008, 11:29AM Security
Symbian mobile worm spreading fast

Symbian mobile worm spreading fast

Security researchers are warning of a new piece of malware targeting smartphones equipped with the SymbianOS.

Shaun Nichols Jan 25 2008, 7:21AM Security
Worm 'proves' Macs as vulnerable as PCs

Worm 'proves' Macs as vulnerable as PCs

Anonymous hacker boasts of attack that can penetrate fully-patched Macs.
Shaun Nichols Jul 19 2007, 7:41AM Security
'Silly' worm targets USB sticks

'Silly' worm targets USB sticks

Malware uses old-fashioned propagation technique.
Iain Thomson May 7 2007, 12:00PM Security
Hackers unleash worm that targets VoIP

Hackers unleash worm that targets VoIP

Hackers have released a worm that attacks Skype, the voice over IP (VoIP) application, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 21 2006, 3:36PM Collaboration
Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Users must resist the temptation of opening unsolicited attachments, says
security firm.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006, 12:59PM Security
Sophos: Catchy email subject headings unleash worms

Sophos: Catchy email subject headings unleash worms

Anti-virus vendor Sophos are warning users about a new email worm that exploits interest in the World Cup to attack computers.
Staff Writers Jun 21 2006, 1:00PM Security
Netsky-P worm tops Sophos May threat list

Netsky-P worm tops Sophos May threat list

More than two years since first appearing, the Netsky-P worm remains the most widespread piece of malware spreading via email, Sophos has said.
Staff Writers Jun 2 2006, 10:47AM 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
British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

A British man has been jailed for four years for masterminding an eBay internet auction swindle which stole computer account details from users and assumed their identities.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2005, 8:30AM Security
Hackers use bird flu emails to hijack computers

Hackers use bird flu emails to hijack computers

Computer hackers are exploiting fears over bird flu by releasing a computer virus attached to an email passing itself off as containing avian flu information, warned Spainish computer firm Panda Software.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 3:37PM Security
UK hackers jailed for global computer worm plot

UK hackers jailed for global computer worm plot

Two British hackers were jailed on Friday for helping to spread a computer worm which affected thousands of machines around the world including some at the US Department of Defense.
Staff Writers Oct 10 2005, 2:00PM Security
Cyber cons, not vandals, now behind viruses: report

Cyber cons, not vandals, now behind viruses: report

Computer hackers seeking financial gain rather than thrills or notoriety are increasingly flooding the internet with malicious software code, according to a report.
Michael Kahn Sep 19 2005, 3:02PM Security
Sounds from typing could be security risk: study

Sounds from typing could be security risk: study

Forget about watching, Big Brother may be listening.
Staff Writers Sep 15 2005, 1:00PM Security
Netsky remains on the radar

Netsky remains on the radar

Netsky-P took out the number one spot for viruses causing problems for businesses during July, according to a security firm.
Vivienne Fisher Aug 3 2005, 10:03AM Security
New worm uses old tricks

New worm uses old tricks

A mass-mailing worm has been discovered which attempts to infect computers by using old Windows exploits, according to security firm Clearswift.
DVD Editor Jul 19 2005, 3:21PM Security
Viruses on the increase: report

Viruses on the increase: report

The time it takes for a PC to get infected by an internet worm is dropping, according to a security firm.
Staff Writers Jul 5 2005, 11:02AM Security
Alluring images hoodwink users

Alluring images hoodwink users

People are being lured into opening worm-carrying emails by subject lines referring to alluring pictures.
Vivienne Fisher May 30 2005, 4:19PM Security
Increase in mass-mailers: Fortinet

Increase in mass-mailers: Fortinet

There was an increase in the number of mass mailing worms last month, according to a report from one security company.
Staff Writers , Staff Writers Mar 4 2005, 12:00AM Software

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