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Malware epidemic demands a united front

Malware epidemic demands a united front

Cybercriminals have readily exploited the Web2.0 revolution, meaning that a new approach is needed to fight them, says Blue Coat Australia's Wayne Neich.
Wayne Neich Jan 20 2009 11:44AM Security
Malware purposely not infecting machines in certain countries

Malware purposely not infecting machines in certain countries

Researchers have spotted a jump in malware that is designed to avoid infecting users in certain countries -- an attempt to stay out of the purview of law enforcement.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 19 2009 11:11AM Security
Spam YouTube messages contain malware

Spam YouTube messages contain malware

YouTube's message sending system has been partly compromised by cybercriminals who are using it to spread malware.
Dan Raywood Jan 16 2009 11:11AM Security
Fake Beyonce, Victoria Beckham LinkedIn pages carry malware

Fake Beyonce, Victoria Beckham LinkedIn pages carry malware

Researchers have identified malicious links present on fake LinkedIn profiles claiming to belong to Beyonce Knowles, Victoria Beckham and about 25 other celebrities.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 8 2009 11:07AM Security
Malware creeps into LinkedIn

Malware creeps into LinkedIn

A rash of fake profiles on business networking site LinkedIn could put users in danger of malware infection.
Shaun Nichols Jan 8 2009 6:55AM Security
Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7

Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7

Security experts have urged users to be wary of pirated early versions of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 7 operating system because they may contain malware.
Phil Muncaster Jan 7 2009 6:44AM Software
New DNS changing malware detected

New DNS changing malware detected

Trend Micro has detected a new DNS changing form of malware, which poisons other hosts on the local subnet installing a rogue Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on the network.
Dan Raywood Dec 12 2008 11:13AM Security
Malware posing as Firefox plugin steals login information

Malware posing as Firefox plugin steals login information

Victims infected with new malware may have their financial login credentials sent to a web address in Russia.
Chuck Miller Dec 8 2008 10:29AM Security
Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in

Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in

A virulent new attack on Mozilla's Firefox browser is setting off alarms in the security world.
Shaun Nichols Dec 6 2008 8:21AM Security
Latest VB100 malware test brings good news

Latest VB100 malware test brings good news

The latest VB100 malware test from Virus Bulletin has proved good news for security vendors, all but two of which passed the latest edition of the noted antivirus test.
Shaun Nichols Dec 4 2008 6:41AM Security
Marshal8e6’s new software locks down Microsoft Exchange

Marshal8e6’s new software locks down Microsoft Exchange

Marshal8e6 promises to secure all Internet-based communication streams in the workplace with an internal filtering solution for Microsoft Exchange 2003 and 2007.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2008 2:22PM Software
US central command hit by malware

US central command hit by malware

The United States central command was hit by an attack and affected computers in combat zones in the Middle East.
Dan Raywood Dec 1 2008 9:49AM Security
Malware spoofs AVG web site

Malware spoofs AVG web site

A dangerous new variant of malware is attacking PCs in the UK, hijacking the victim's browser and directing them to a fake site masquerading as AVG's own front page.
Tony Dennis Nov 27 2008 12:22AM Security
Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

The Pentagon has banned the use of portable USB drives after fears that they are being used to propagate viruses.
Iain Thomson Nov 26 2008 6:16AM Security
Malware posing as "High School Musical" files hit P2P networks

Malware posing as "High School Musical" files hit P2P networks

Cybercriminals are now distributing malware on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks disguised as music and video files related to the popular Disney movie High School Musical, Panda Security has reported.
Angela Moscsaritolo Nov 24 2008 10:20AM Security
Attacks at 40Gb/s: Arbor talks about ISP-level security

Attacks at 40Gb/s: Arbor talks about ISP-level security

iTnews interviewed Nick Race, Australian Manager of Arbor Networks, about the size and strength of new malicious attacks, Australian vulnerability, and how inter-ISP networks provided better security than end-user software.
Kathryn Small Nov 13 2008 2:20PM Security
Microsoft reports new malware attacking vulnerability

Microsoft reports new malware attacking vulnerability

Microsoft has reported 'strong deployments' of the MS08-067 Security Bulletin.
SC Australia Staff Nov 10 2008 10:36AM Security
Hackers begin malware barrage soon after Obama elected

Hackers begin malware barrage soon after Obama elected

Internet fraudsters did not wait long to capitalise on the election of Barack Obama, flooding inboxes on Wednesday with malware spam.
Dan Kaplan Nov 6 2008 10:35AM Security
Microsoft: Flaws down but malware on the rise

Microsoft: Flaws down but malware on the rise

The amount of malware is increasing, and vulnerabilities are more likely to be found in applications than operating systems, according to the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report.
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
Websense identifies Halloween malware infections

Websense identifies Halloween malware infections

Halloween provided extra scares as some sites were compromised with malware.
SC Australia Staff Nov 4 2008 11:38AM Security

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