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New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware 
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New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware Powered by SC Magazine
By Angela Moscaritolo | Jun 15, 2010 | Comment Now 
A new round of mass SQL injection attacks began Friday morning.
 
Wireless adware threat uses "carrier" computer to spread 
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Wireless adware threat uses "carrier" computer to spread Powered by SC Magazine
By Dan Kaplan | May 25, 2010 | Comment Now 
Dubbed "typhoid adware".
 
Malware will migrate to mobile devices: AVG 
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Malware will migrate to mobile devices: AVG Powered by SC Magazine
By Dan Raywood | Dec 8, 2009 | Comment Now 
But viruses will be less effective.
 
Conficker still a threat, one year on 
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Conficker still a threat, one year on Powered by SC Magazine
By Dan Raywood | Nov 23, 2009 | Comment Now 
Complacency now an issue.
 
Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application  
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Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application Powered by SC Magazine
By Dan Raywood | Sep 10, 2009 | Comment Now 
Fan Check application spreads malware to Facebookers.
 
Conficker threat continues to grow 
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Conficker threat continues to grow Powered by SC Magazine
By Shaun Nichols | May 22, 2009 | Comment Now 
Weeks after leaving the media spotlight, the Conficker malware infection continues to spread, according to experts.
 
McAfee: Malware will use web and USB sticks to spread in 2009 
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McAfee: Malware will use web and USB sticks to spread in 2009 Powered by SC Magazine
By Angela Moscaritolo | Jan 27, 2009 | Comment Now 
McAfee predicts in the upcoming year that web-based malware and removable storage devices will be some of be the biggest threats to businesses.
 
Spam, malware spread by Google Groups 
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Spam, malware spread by Google Groups Powered by SC Magazine
By Sue | Sep 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
Spammers are using thousands of Google Groups to spread unwanted email and malware.
 
Web forums hijacked to spread child porn 
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Web forums hijacked to spread child porn Powered by SC Magazine
By Robert Jaques | Jun 13, 2007 | Comment Now 
GLOBAL - Online forums on legitimate web pages are increasingly been taken over by cyber-criminals to promote child pornography, experts warned.
 
Hackers spread child porn through message boards 
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Hackers spread child porn through message boards Powered by SC Magazine
By Fiona Raisbeck | Jun 13, 2007 | Comment Now 
Hackers have spread child pornography by infecting online message boards, experts claim.
 
Fake M&S emails spread rapidly 
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Fake M&S emails spread rapidly Powered by SC Magazine
By Fiona Raisbeck | Jun 8, 2007 | Comment Now 
Computer users should remain vigilant following a spate of chain-email scams, security experts have warned.
 
Hackers spread worm via Skype IM 
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Hackers spread worm via Skype IM Powered by SC Magazine
By Fiona Raisbeck | Apr 17, 2007 | Comment Now 
A worm posing as a link to glamour model images has been spread via the Skype IM chat system, it was reported today.
 
Paris Hilton images form new .ani attack, replace Britney Spears  
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Paris Hilton images form new .ani attack, replace Britney Spears Powered by SC Magazine
By Dan Kaplan | Apr 13, 2007 | Comment Now 
The same group of hackers who last week promised nude photographs of Britney Spears is now believed to be mass spamming messages that contain a clickable image of porn star ...
 
Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware 
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Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware Powered by SC Magazine
By Will Head | Nov 6, 2006 | Comment Now 
Hackers are using online encyclopaedia Wikipedia to spread malware, according to a security firm.
 
SpamThru trojan uses p2p, anti-virus solutions to wipe out competitors, spread spam 
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SpamThru trojan uses p2p, anti-virus solutions to wipe out competitors, spread spam Powered by SC Magazine
By Frank Washkuch | Oct 23, 2006 | Comment Now 
Researchers are warning of a spam-dispensing trojan notable for using anti-virus solutions to its own advantage - capitalising on pirated anti-virus software to cancel out ...
 
New blackmail virus spread across Russia, could reach West 
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New blackmail virus spread across Russia, could reach West Powered by SC Magazine
By RenĂ© Millman | Jun 6, 2006 | Comment Now 
Security experts warned of a new variation of a virus that encrypts files and then blackmails the user into parting with money in return for a password.
 
MMS mobile virus begins to spread 
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MMS mobile virus begins to spread Powered by SC Magazine
By David Quainton | May 11, 2005 | Comment Now 
Commwarrior, the mobile phone virus that spreads via MMS, could be even bigger trouble than Cabir, anti-virus experts are warning.
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