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New malware attack spoofs Facebook

New malware attack spoofs Facebook

A new fake video malware attack is circulating under the guise of a Facebook messages.
Shaun Nichols Mar 13 2009 2:40PM Security
Sunbelt names top ten malware threats in February

Sunbelt names top ten malware threats in February

Sunbelt Software has announced the top ten most prevalent spyware and malware threats in February.
Dan Raywood Mar 13 2009 1:22PM Security
Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Malware writers that sell toolkits online for as little as $400 will now configure and host the attacks as a service for another $50, a security expert has said.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2009 2:52PM Security
Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Malware writers that sell toolkits online for as little as $400 will now configure and host the attacks as a service for another $50, a security expert has said.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2009 11:37AM Security
Security experts warn of 'staggering' rise in malware

Security experts warn of 'staggering' rise in malware

Malware volumes grew by a huge 300 per cent during 2008, fuelled in part by continuing job uncertainty, according to new research from security-as-a-service provider ScanSafe.
Phil Muncaster Mar 12 2009 10:52AM Security
MySpace deploys Cloudmark tech to protect users against malicious messages

MySpace deploys Cloudmark tech to protect users against malicious messages

MySpace has taken active steps to protect its users against malicious attacks.
Staff Writers Mar 10 2009 11:01AM Security
UPS trojan strikes again

UPS trojan strikes again

A trojan masquerading as an email notice from UPS, the delivery service, tries to dupe users into clicking on an enclosure to download malware.
Chuck Miller Mar 4 2009 10:53AM Security
Google hits back over Trend attacks

Google hits back over Trend attacks

Google has taken down web pages which security researchers believe are manipulating the search engine to aid in malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Mar 3 2009 2:50PM Security
Waledac botnet is active again with malicious money saving website built

Waledac botnet is active again with malicious money saving website built

The Waledac botnet has become active again with 15,000 messages per hour being sent out.
Dan Raywood Mar 3 2009 11:44AM Security
Facebook hit by new 'Terms of Service' scam

Facebook hit by new 'Terms of Service' scam

Facebook has suffered its second malware attack in a week, after it emerged that a rogue application has been posting notifications to user profiles containing malicious links.
Phil Muncaster Mar 2 2009 10:32AM Security
Malware writers exploit Google Trends

Malware writers exploit Google Trends

Malware distributors are taking advantage of Google Trends to earn top billing for their pages, according to security experts.
Shaun Nichols Feb 28 2009 6:52PM Security
Malware takes to Google search

Malware takes to Google search

Malware distributors are taking advantage of Google trends to earn top billing for their pages, according to security experts.
Shaun Nichols Feb 27 2009 2:23PM Security
An eye on security for 2009

An eye on security for 2009

There were several fundamental challenges in the security field last year, and this year will be no different, according to Websense's Phil Vasic.
Phil Vasic Feb 27 2009 12:14PM Security
Conficker worm gets an upgrade

Conficker worm gets an upgrade

The Conficker worm, which infected large numbers of PCs last month, has received an upgrade which makes it much more effective.
Iain Thomson Feb 26 2009 3:02PM Security
Zero-day Microsoft Excel vulnerability reported

Zero-day Microsoft Excel vulnerability reported

A new zero-day vulnerability is affecting Microsoft Excel, the software giant warned in an advisory.
Dan Kaplan Feb 25 2009 10:22AM Security
Mobile manufacturers express security fears

Mobile manufacturers express security fears

Half of all mobile phone manufacturers reported malware infections, voice or text spam attacks and other security incidents last year, according to research by McAfee.
Phil Muncaster Feb 17 2009 10:13AM Security
Popular Facebook group used for sending malware to 1.5 million members

Popular Facebook group used for sending malware to 1.5 million members

A group created on the Facebook website has been identified as being riddled with malicious links.
Dan Raywood Feb 13 2009 10:59AM Security
Sunbelt lists top ten malware threats

Sunbelt lists top ten malware threats

Sunbelt Software has announced the top ten most prevalent spyware and malware threats spotted in January.
SC Australia Staff Feb 12 2009 12:48PM Security
Virulent strain of Virut virus appears in the wild

Virulent strain of Virut virus appears in the wild

Microsoft has warned that a particularly nasty variant of the Virut virus has been unleashed, and businesses should ensure their anti-virus products are updated to deal with the new threat.
Dan Kaplan Feb 12 2009 11:15AM Security
Cloud computing is a storage spot for malware

Cloud computing is a storage spot for malware

Cloud computing may be a place for malicious files to be stored and transmitted from.
Dan Raywood Feb 4 2009 10:46AM Security

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