malware

Microsoft looks into malware spreading via USB

Microsoft looks into malware spreading via USB

Disabling AutoRun doesn't combat threat.
Dan Kaplan Jul 19 2010 10:39AM Security
Zeus takes aim at credit authentication services

Zeus takes aim at credit authentication services

Malware botnet exploits credit card security programmes.
Shaun Nichols Jul 15 2010 2:33PM Security
Inquiry calls for 'cyber czar', compulsory anti-virus

Inquiry calls for 'cyber czar', compulsory anti-virus

Government could require anti-virus on internet-enabled machines.
Liz Tay Jun 22 2010 6:10PM Security
Apple adds stealth patch to fix Trojan vulnerability

Apple adds stealth patch to fix Trojan vulnerability

Fix for Trojan not mentioned in release notes.
Iain Thomson Jun 20 2010 7:56PM Security
World Cup lottery spam, targeted malware discovered

World Cup lottery spam, targeted malware discovered

Cybercriminals are actively exploiting interest in the World Cup.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 18 2010 10:28AM Security
New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware

New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware

A new round of mass SQL injection attacks began Friday morning.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 15 2010 10:15AM Security
New 'Twilight' book raises fears of PDF attacks

New 'Twilight' book raises fears of PDF attacks

The release of a new novella in the popular 'Twilight' series could spark a malware outbreak, say security experts.
Shaun Nichols Jun 7 2010 11:48AM Security
Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Arrested on suspicion of fraud using a virus.
Phil Muncaster May 29 2010 6:42AM Security
Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

The malware scam worked by planting malicious code on a file sharing web site disguised as a version of the popular hentai or adult-themed games. Attempting to install the file brings up an online form requesting personal details.
Phil Muncaster May 28 2010 10:43AM Security
Facebook users suffer second 'sexy' malware attack

Facebook users suffer second 'sexy' malware attack

Users tricked by video scam of 'distracting beach babes'.
Phil Muncaster May 25 2010 1:18PM Security
IBM unleashes virus on AusCERT delegates

IBM unleashes virus on AusCERT delegates

Malware-infected USB key the culprit.
Nate Cochrane May 21 2010 5:09PM Security
AutoRun worms most common malware during Q1 2010

AutoRun worms most common malware during Q1 2010

Spam volume increases by 5%.
Angela Moscaritolo May 19 2010 1:49PM Security
Russia dominating automated malware kit market

Russia dominating automated malware kit market

When it comes to hacking there's 'an app for that'.
Iain Thomson Apr 29 2010 2:40PM Security
Backdoor malware targets Apple iPad

Backdoor malware targets Apple iPad

Attacks disguised as iTunes updates.
Phil Muncaster Apr 26 2010 11:04PM Security
Symantec logs 100 per cent rise in new malware

Symantec logs 100 per cent rise in new malware

More targeted and web-based attacks.
Phil Muncaster Apr 21 2010 10:43AM Security
Malware writers begin to target Google's Chrome browser

Malware writers begin to target Google's Chrome browser

Just because you're using Chrome doesn't mean you're necessarily immune to malware. An unsolicited email is circulating which prompts Google Chrome users to install a fake browser extension.
Daniel Long Apr 20 2010 4:40PM 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
New MacOS X malware surfaces

New MacOS X malware surfaces

HellRTS sets up remote access to infected Macs.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2010 1:14PM Security
Complex malware uses copyright threats to blackmail victims

Complex malware uses copyright threats to blackmail victims

Malware threatens to publish users' internet history.
Iain Thomson Apr 19 2010 1:50PM Security
South Korea accounts for third of the world's malware

South Korea accounts for third of the world's malware

Rapid rise of viruses from Asian nation.
SC Australia Staff Apr 13 2010 1:23PM Security

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