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Attackers targeting pirated versions of Windows

Attackers targeting pirated versions of Windows

Malware that exploits un-patched pirated versions of Microsoft Windows have topped Bitdefender's January top ten security threats list.
Staff Writers Feb 1 2008 12:41PM Security
Malicious ads infect Expedia and Rhapsody

Malicious ads infect Expedia and Rhapsody

Malicious banner ads have been uncovered on travel site Expedia and music service Rhapsody.
Shaun Nichols Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Security
Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Security experts have warned users to focus on securing their whole online lifestyle in 2008.
Clement James Jan 21 2008 6:58AM Security
Malware up 800 percent in 2007, says Panda

Malware up 800 percent in 2007, says Panda

The amount of malware captured last year increased by 800 percent over 2006, researchers said this week.
Frank Washkuch Jan 18 2008 4:08PM Security
Pre-teen creates iPhone malware

Pre-teen creates iPhone malware

A precocious pre-teen has prompted security warnings after creating a piece of malware for Apple's iPhone..
Shaun Nichols Jan 11 2008 7:18AM Security
First iPhone trojan more prank than malware

First iPhone trojan more prank than malware

Researchers have discovered the first trojan for Apple's iPhone.
Frank Washkuch Jan 9 2008 1:06PM Security
Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

The assassination of former Pakistan president Benazir Bhutto has become the latest hook to lure users to malicious websites..
Shaun Nichols Jan 7 2008 2:06PM Security
F-Secure: 100-percent increase in malware this year

F-Secure: 100-percent increase in malware this year

Researchers at anti-virus vendor F-Secure have noted a 100-percent increase over last year in the amount of malware detected during 2007.
Jim Carr Dec 6 2007 11:47AM Security
In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

Researchers have spotted two active attacks and a new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that take advantage of a still unpatched vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
Dan Kaplan Dec 5 2007 9:45AM Security
Spammers shift to spreading malware

Spammers shift to spreading malware

Global spam volumes have doubled in the past year, showing a shift away from selling products towards spreading malware, according to new research.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Security
Malware bandits go looking for goals on ESPN's Soccernet.com

Malware bandits go looking for goals on ESPN's Soccernet.com

Attackers have hijacked banner advertisements on ESPN’s popular sports site, soccernet.com with fake ads purporting to be from skyauction.com in an attempt to lure visitors to download malware.
Negar Salek Dec 3 2007 5:45PM Security
I search therefore I am ..

I search therefore I am ..

Yet another politician has suggested that blocking the web can save us from terrorists. If only life was that simple.
Nick Barron Nov 29 2007 3:46PM Security
Five million malware sites exposed in October

Five million malware sites exposed in October

Security firm Webroot Software has identified five million websites hosting malicious spyware during October..
Clement James Nov 15 2007 7:20AM Security
Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

Sophos said that the new PDFex Trojan has been widely spammed out in emails with an infected Adobe Acrobat PDF attachment, and has reached third position in the malware chart.
Robert Jaques Nov 2 2007 3:06PM Security
Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

PDF malware "smashed" into October's virus charts, a security firm reported today.
Robert Jaques Nov 2 2007 1:43PM Security
FTC spam contains malware

FTC spam contains malware

The US Federal Trade Commission is warning businesses to be on the lookout for spam that contains a trojan-laden attachment claiming to be a legal complaint against recipient.
Dan Kaplan Nov 1 2007 2:40PM Security
PC Tools ignites ThreatFire malware killer

PC Tools ignites ThreatFire malware killer

Firm claims proactive detection of viruses, Trojans, rootkits, key-loggers
and spyware.
Clement James Oct 11 2007 2:43PM Security
Angelina Jolie pictures trigger malware surge

Angelina Jolie pictures trigger malware surge

Emails posing as nude pictures of the actress Angelina Jolie have been blamed for a surge in malware last month, according to Sophos.
Fiona Raisbeck Oct 2 2007 10:01AM Security
IBM-ISS X-Force finds a more complex malware market, fewer vulnerabilities, during first half of 2007

IBM-ISS X-Force finds a more complex malware market, fewer vulnerabilities, during first half of 2007

The malware underworld grew more complex during the first half of 2007, despite a decrease in the number of disclosed vulnerabilities, according to statistics provided by IBM Internet Security Systems' X-Force Labs.
Frank Washkuch Sep 20 2007 2:04PM Security
Obfuscated malware tops list in August

Obfuscated malware tops list in August

ESET, the Bratislava-based security firm behind the Nod32 antivirus suite, said this week that a high percentage of malware detected in August employed some kind of obfuscation technique.
Clement James Sep 17 2007 2:29PM Security

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