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Malware targeting confidential data on the rise

Malware targeting confidential data on the rise

The internet saw an increase in malicious code that exposed confidential information as online criminals sought to make a profit, according to Symantec.
Marcia Savage Sep 19 2005 10:02PM Security
Malware time bomber dead to rights

Malware time bomber dead to rights

A Californian man has been convicted of planting a malware “time bomb” in his former employer’s computer.
David Quainton Sep 14 2005 12:15PM Security
Spyware motives raise concerns

Spyware motives raise concerns

Spyware is becoming a more serious threat as profits become a bigger incentive for hackers and other online criminals, a security vendor has claimed.
DVD Editor Jun 28 2005 9:48AM Security
Bots increase in April

Bots increase in April

Bots accounted for 35 percent of all malicious code detected in April, an increase of 14 percent from March figures according to security vendor Fortinet
Staff Writers May 9 2005 2:30PM Security
Increase in mass-mailers: Fortinet

Increase in mass-mailers: Fortinet

There was an increase in the number of mass mailing worms last month, according to a report from one security company.
Staff Writers , Staff Writers Mar 4 2005 3:28PM Security
Botnets predicted as major security threat in 2005

Botnets predicted as major security threat in 2005

Botnets could be one of the major security threats of 2005, according to a security company.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 28 2005 2:45PM Security
Malware, regulatory compliance top CSO worries

Malware, regulatory compliance top CSO worries

Worms, viruses, and Trojan horses, together with the pressure of regulatory compliance are the top concerns for a group of CSOs surveyed in New York Tuesday.
Marcia Savage Dec 8 2004 5:46PM Security
Malware writers out for profit

Malware writers out for profit

Virus statistics from October indicate that malware writers are shifting their goal from fame to profit, according to antivirus vendor Trend Micro.
Marcia Savage Nov 4 2004 11:54AM Security
The need to define malware

The need to define malware

It is a problem of legend within the computing industry that, surprisingly, there is no universally accepted definition of the term 'computer virus'.
David Perry Oct 13 2004 11:27AM Security
Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telecommunications company TDC has successfully completed deployment of a security system at its network edge designed to protect subscribers from spam, viruses and other malicious attacks.
Robert Jaques Sep 24 2004 9:45AM Security
Companies losing nearly $2 million per malware incident

Companies losing nearly $2 million per malware incident

Disruption from internet worms, viruses or spyware is costing companies almost $2 million in revenue per incident, according to a report released Tuesday by market-research firm Aberdeen.
Marcia Savage Jul 6 2004 11:21PM Security
Malware not a factor in Aug. 14 blackout

Malware not a factor in Aug. 14 blackout

A report by a U.S.-Canadian task force concluded that malware did not cause or contribute to the Aug. 14 blackout last year.
Marcia Savage Apr 6 2004 6:57PM Security
Netsky and Bagle most prevalent malware in March

Netsky and Bagle most prevalent malware in March

Variants of the Netsky worm topped the virus chart in March, according to a report released Wednesday by antivirus vendor Sophos.
Marcia Savage Apr 1 2004 1:53AM Security
Do you feel the force? Malware can pull you apart

Do you feel the force? Malware can pull you apart

Gerhard Eschelbeck discovers that as malware becomes more sophisticated, your defenses must improve to prevent damage.
Gerhard Eschelbeck Jan 12 2004 5:06PM Security

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