malware

Day 15: ISP e-security draft code held up as "reasonable steps"

Day 15: ISP e-security draft code held up as "reasonable steps"

Sparks calls of relevance and furious debate.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2009 2:45PM Security
New Facebook malware promises to reveal identities

New Facebook malware promises to reveal identities

Spammers latch onto Honesty Box app.
Dan Raywood Nov 6 2009 11:21AM Security
Windows 7 fails to stop eight out of ten viruses

Windows 7 fails to stop eight out of ten viruses

UAC default configuration "is not effective".
Dan Raywood Nov 6 2009 11:15AM Security
Creator of Space Invaders game hits back at Symantec criticism

Creator of Space Invaders game hits back at Symantec criticism

Not technically malware, creator claims.
Dan Raywood Nov 6 2009 10:52AM Security
Warning: Make sure that's Google Wave-ing you in

Warning: Make sure that's Google Wave-ing you in

Trojans play on interest in invite-only service.
Shaun Nichols Nov 3 2009 12:51PM Security
Worm outbreaks on the up, says Microsoft threat report

Worm outbreaks on the up, says Microsoft threat report

Worms climb from fifth to second most prevalent cyberthreat.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 3 2009 11:45AM Security
Trojan attack targets Facebook users

Trojan attack targets Facebook users

Malware scam claims to offer password reset confirmation.
David Neal Oct 29 2009 3:17AM Security
Laws to prosecute malware makers flagged

Laws to prosecute malware makers flagged

Liberal Senator proposes to tackle malware using the Spam Act.
Brett Winterford Oct 28 2009 12:51PM Security
Symantec finds rogue AV to be well-oiled profit machine

Symantec finds rogue AV to be well-oiled profit machine

Business is booming.
Dan Kaplan Oct 20 2009 10:41AM Security
Gumblar botnet awake after five months

Gumblar botnet awake after five months

Malware injects iframe.
Dan Raywood Oct 19 2009 9:33AM Security
Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

Fraudsters demand money to release locked PCs.
Phil Muncaster Oct 16 2009 11:24AM Security
Google to offer webmasters samples of malware code

Google to offer webmasters samples of malware code

Aids in site clean-up process.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 16 2009 11:17AM Security
Bredolab trojan surges to new heights

Bredolab trojan surges to new heights

MessageLabs warns malware is likely to go undetected.
Phil Muncaster Oct 15 2009 10:04AM Security
YouTube used for ad spam campaign

YouTube used for ad spam campaign

First use of real videos by spammers.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 9 2009 10:55AM Security
Fake Antivirus: 5 software titles you should definitely NOT install

Fake Antivirus: 5 software titles you should definitely NOT install

We take a closer look at some of the more common scareware traps; what to look out for, how to identify the fakes and 5 rogue security software packages you should try and avoid at all costs.
Daniel Long Oct 6 2009 2:04PM Security
Adware pushers evolve into malware distribution channel

Adware pushers evolve into malware distribution channel

"Affiliates" recruited to spread malware.
Chuck Miller Oct 1 2009 11:01AM Security
Symantec: Microsoft is putting customers at risk

Symantec: Microsoft is putting customers at risk

AVG and Avast "better" than Microsoft Security Essentials.
Munir Kotadia Sep 30 2009 2:02PM Security
One in twelve websites contain 'inappropriate content'

One in twelve websites contain 'inappropriate content'

Rise in malware targeting social networking sites.
SC Australia Staff Sep 30 2009 11:33AM Security
African broadband growth could lead to higher spam rates

African broadband growth could lead to higher spam rates

More internet users equals more threats.
SC Australia Staff Sep 30 2009 11:06AM Security
Password-stealing malware skyrocketing

Password-stealing malware skyrocketing

Malware writers look for new ways to steal data.
Shaun Nichols Sep 25 2009 2:53PM Security

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