malware

New Year's, Christmas malware targeting inboxes

New Year's, Christmas malware targeting inboxes

Email users are again getting the electronic age's version of coal in a stocking - holiday-season spam and malware.
Frank Washkuch Dec 27 2006 5:03PM Security
New endpoint malware detected by experts

New endpoint malware detected by experts

An endpoint security threat that steals sensitive company data from computers has been detected by experts.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 15 2006 9:03AM Security
Security experts warn of Vista-specific malware

Security experts warn of Vista-specific malware

With Vista launching today, a security firm warned that its list of the top 10 viruses detected worldwide during November 2006 includes three types of malware capable of infecting Microsoft’s next-gen Windows platform.
Clement James Dec 1 2006 3:19PM Security
PoC malware bombards OS X users with pop-ups

PoC malware bombards OS X users with pop-ups

Security researchers have discovered proof-of-concept (PoC) code for an adware program that targets Apple's OS X operating system.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 29 2006 9:10AM Security
Chinese malware targets passwords and log-ins

Chinese malware targets passwords and log-ins

Hackers looking to exploit online gamers.
Robert Jaques Nov 23 2006 9:54AM Security
Chinese malware targets online gaming

Chinese malware targets online gaming

Over half of all malware originating in China last month was designed to steal usernames and passwords, new analysis shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 23 2006 9:01AM Security
Windows use could boost mobile malware

Windows use could boost mobile malware

Increasing use of Windows CE could leave mobile users vulnerable.
Iain Thomson Nov 16 2006 11:52AM Security
Windows use could boost mobile malware

Windows use could boost mobile malware

A security expert has warned that the increasing use of Microsoft code in mobile applications could lead to a rise in mobile malware activity.
Iain Thomson Nov 16 2006 10:04AM Security
Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

Hackers are using online encyclopaedia Wikipedia to spread malware, according to a security firm.
Will Head Nov 6 2006 9:32AM Security
Home users still a soft target for malware

Home users still a soft target for malware

Common threats meeting with little resistance despite government campaign.
Matt Chapman Nov 2 2006 10:07AM Security
Home users still a soft target for malware

Home users still a soft target for malware

Well-known malware threats and hoaxes continue to head the list of the most reported online problems, despite a government campaign designed to educate users.
Matt Chapman Nov 2 2006 9:48AM Security
Security firm warns of Halloween malware

Security firm warns of Halloween malware

Cyber-tricksters using 'typo-attack' to spread malicious software.
Clement James Nov 1 2006 10:04AM Security
Infected MP3 players: Is your business at risk?

Infected MP3 players: Is your business at risk?

Two of the world's most recognised brands, McDonalds and Apple Computer were connected to unknowingly selling virus infected MP3 players, last month. What happened, how will it affect your business, and who’s to blame? Negar Salek investigates.
Negar Salek Oct 31 2006 1:25PM Security
Norman conquest of malware rolls out sandboxes

Norman conquest of malware rolls out sandboxes

SandBox Analyser provides in-depth reports.
Clement James Oct 27 2006 9:43AM Security
McDonalds hands out malware infested MP3 players

McDonalds hands out malware infested MP3 players

Fast food gift has greasy payload.
Tom Sanders Oct 17 2006 10:17AM Security
Windows CE wide open to mobile malware

Windows CE wide open to mobile malware

Kaspersky Lab issues warning that will make Microsoft WinCE.
Robert Jaques Oct 12 2006 10:06AM Security
Malware threat doubles in September

Malware threat doubles in September

Huge rise in targeted attacks.
Will Head Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Security
Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

Spyware, adware and Trojan authors tap Ryder Cup zeitgeist.
Matt Chapman Sep 26 2006 9:56AM Security
Malware authors hungry for profit

Malware authors hungry for profit

Hackers creating increasing numbers of trojans and bots for financial gain.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 7 2006 8:45AM Security
CA mistakes Windows system file for malware

CA mistakes Windows system file for malware

False positive causes system crashes.
Tom Sanders Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?