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US charges 7 in alleged click fraud scam

US charges 7 in alleged click fraud scam

Investigated over NASA computer infections.
a Staff Writer Nov 11 2011 7:12AM Security
Developer claims Google slow on malware outbreak

Developer claims Google slow on malware outbreak

Took a week to pull infected apps.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 4 2011 11:18AM Security
Developer: Google took a week to pull infected apps

Developer: Google took a week to pull infected apps

Malware outbreak left to fester despite warning from developer
Stewart Mitchell Mar 4 2011 7:29AM Security
Zeus-driven botnet discovered that has infected 100,000 computers

Zeus-driven botnet discovered that has infected 100,000 computers

Harvests banking and card details.
Dan Raywood Aug 9 2010 1:20PM Security
Thousands of websites infected with 'backdoor code': Websense

Thousands of websites infected with 'backdoor code': Websense

Threats changing hourly.
Dan Raywood May 5 2010 11:33AM Security
U.S. Treasury websites infected with malicious script

U.S. Treasury websites infected with malicious script

Malicious IFRAME used.
Dan Kaplan May 4 2010 10:54AM Security
New MacOS X malware surfaces

New MacOS X malware surfaces

HellRTS sets up remote access to infected Macs.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2010 2:17PM Security
Waledac takedown severed 100,00 computers from network

Waledac takedown severed 100,00 computers from network

Operation b49 "decimates communications" from botnet.
Dan Raywood Mar 19 2010 11:00AM Security
Phone handset shipped with Mariposa pre-installed

Phone handset shipped with Mariposa pre-installed

HTC Magic comes with unwanted extra.
Staff Writers Mar 19 2010 10:23AM Security
Microsoft begins assault on Waledac botnet

Microsoft begins assault on Waledac botnet

Claims success in shutting down connections.
David Neal Feb 26 2010 6:40AM Networking
Facebook worm detected that uses news feed

Facebook worm detected that uses news feed

Infects associated profiles.
Dan Raywood Nov 25 2009 10:35AM Security
Gumblar site infections return, WordPress among affected

Gumblar site infections return, WordPress among affected

Sites show error message.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 9 2009 11:47AM Security
95% of user-generated comments to blogs and forums are malicious

95% of user-generated comments to blogs and forums are malicious

Asking users to report inappropriate content a "largely ineffective" method.
Dan Raywood Oct 13 2009 11:05AM Security
Malware persists on compromised machines: Trend Micro

Malware persists on compromised machines: Trend Micro

Lies dormant for months on end.
Chuck Miller Sep 17 2009 10:50AM Security
Website infected every 3.6 seconds

Website infected every 3.6 seconds

Infected websites have been the single biggest threat over the past six months, and the threat vectors that have seen the most growth are Web 2.0 and social networking technologies, according to a report released this week by security firm Sophos.
Angela Moscaritolo Jul 23 2009 11:02AM Security
Malicious server used to propagate Zbot shut down

Malicious server used to propagate Zbot shut down

A criminal operation has been halted by the shutdown of a malicious server in the Cayman Islands, but the attackers are likely to be looking for a new home.
Angela Moscaritolo Jul 2 2009 10:10AM Security
Office of U.S. Marshals infected by Neeris virus

Office of U.S. Marshals infected by Neeris virus

The office of U.S. Marshals was infected with a computer virus on Thursday that was able to infiltrate their computer network because the federal law enforcement agency was running an out-of-date anti-malware solution.
Angela Moscaritolo May 25 2009 9:24AM Security
'Gumblar' attack explodes on to the web

'Gumblar' attack explodes on to the web

A complex new malware attack is setting infection records and raising alarms from security experts.
Shaun Nichols May 15 2009 10:20AM Security
Bogus versions of Microsoft Windows 7 infected with malware

Bogus versions of Microsoft Windows 7 infected with malware

The final release candidate for Microsoft's newest version of Windows was made available last week, and already infected pirated versions of the software are making the rounds.
Chuck Miller May 11 2009 11:04AM Security
Mac malware turns into botnet

Mac malware turns into botnet

A rash of malware for MacOS X systems is now being used to run a botnet, according to researchers.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Security

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