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Infosec: Malware to grow tenfold in 2008

Infosec: Malware to grow tenfold in 2008

The number of online threats will have grown tenfold by the end of 2007, according to researchers at anti-malware firm Kaspersky..
Ian Williams Apr 24 2008 1:48PM Security
Malware writers cash in on Olympics

Malware writers cash in on Olympics

A video file laced with a malicious rootkit is the latest attempt by hackers to cash in on the Beijing Olympics..
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Security
McAfee discovers malware that targets Tibet supporters

McAfee discovers malware that targets Tibet supporters

Two pro-Tibet websites were attacked with a malware that can attack local or remote databases linked to the user's computer, McAfee discovered.
Sue Apr 14 2008 4:22PM Security
Malware mimicking legitimate business

Malware mimicking legitimate business

Malware development is now closely mimicking the legitimate business world, according to Symantec's latest internet security threat report..
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2008 1:04PM Security
Malware mimicking legitimate business

Malware mimicking legitimate business

R&D budgets, outsourcing models and support services.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2008 11:34AM Security
Symantec joins European malware hunt

Symantec joins European malware hunt

Symantec and the EC are to support a virus collecting WOMBAT
Staff Writers Apr 3 2008 9:44AM Security
USB malware on the rise

USB malware on the rise

Around a tenth of all malware is designed to use portable storage media, such as removable USB drives, as an attack and spread vector..
Robert Jaques Apr 3 2008 7:31AM Security
Protect your site from malware, warns Forrester

Protect your site from malware, warns Forrester

A new report by analyst firm Forrester Research has again highlighted the growing threat to firms of their web sites being infected by malware and their brands being abused in sophisticated phishing attacks.
Phil Muncaster Mar 27 2008 3:03PM Security
Malware writers target pro-Tibet groups

Malware writers target pro-Tibet groups

Pro-Tibet organisations are being targeted by a wave of malware attacks following rioting and police crackdowns in the volatile region of western China..
Shaun Nichols Mar 26 2008 7:00AM Security
Adware tops February malware chart

Adware tops February malware chart

An adware program has topped a security firm's monthly malware breakdown for the first time..
Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008 3:06PM Security
Malware writers team up for virus testing

Malware writers team up for virus testing

Cyber-criminals and malware writers are looking for ways to test their creations before distributing them, according to research carried out by security firm PandaLabs..
Clement James Mar 3 2008 7:19AM Security
Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

A variety of malware threats, rather than one specific virus, dominated the security landscape this February, according to security firm BitDefender..
Clement James Mar 3 2008 7:19AM Security
Russia overtakes China as the world's highest producer of malware and viruses

Russia overtakes China as the world's highest producer of malware and viruses

Russia has overtaken China as the world’s highest producer of spyware and viruses according to researchers at security vendor PC Tools.
Staff Writers Feb 25 2008 4:13PM Security
Malware gets up close and personal

Malware gets up close and personal

Malware writers are increasingly tailoring attacks to specific regions, languages and applications..
Shaun Nichols Feb 22 2008 7:03AM Security
Hackers step up website attacks

Hackers step up website attacks

Trend Micro has warned that hackers are intensifying attacks on legitimate websites to spread malware..
Clement James Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Security
US Homeland Security delivers new malware capture method

US Homeland Security delivers new malware capture method

A project funded by the Department of Homeland Security promises to give security researchers a new way to kill botnets and targeted malware attacks before they infect computers.
Jim Carr Feb 20 2008 10:03AM Security
US elections become latest malware lure

US elections become latest malware lure

Campaign videos used to spread Trojans.
Shaun Nichols Feb 18 2008 7:36AM Security
Antispyware added to BitDefender Online scanner

Antispyware added to BitDefender Online scanner

BitDefender has boosted the functionality of its free Online Scanner adding antispyware technologies, the security vendor announced today.
Staff Writers Feb 12 2008 2:17PM Security
International group pushing for anti-malware testing standard

International group pushing for anti-malware testing standard

A group of security companies and anti-virus testers have formed an organisation dedicated to creating universally accepted standards for evaluating anti-malware products.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2008 10:37AM Security
StopBadware finds RealPlayer serving up more than audio/video

StopBadware finds RealPlayer serving up more than audio/video

An internet security nonprofit has designated the two latest versions of the popular RealPlayer as "badware."
Dan Kaplan Feb 5 2008 10:18AM Security

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