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Mobile virus epidemic imminent

Mobile virus epidemic imminent

Mobile phones will be hit by a new outbreak of crippling viruses, according to a consultancy firm. Deloitte today added flames to the mobile-insecurity fire by reasserting the threat posed by the ever-increasing number of mobile devices.
David Quainton Mar 7 2005 11:43AM 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
Symantec patents quicker virus detection

Symantec patents quicker virus detection

Symantec has won a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technology that streamlines virus detection.
Marcia Savage Mar 2 2005 4:40PM Security
Users wary of Paris Hilton worm

Users wary of Paris Hilton worm

Despite utilising the celebrity status of Paris Hilton, the Sober-K worm doesn't appear to be tricking Australians so far.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 24 2005 3:19PM Security
UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

The UK Government has launched a website to protect small businesses and home users against hackers and viruses.
René Millman Feb 24 2005 2:23PM Security
Virus writers launch Paris Hilton worm

Virus writers launch Paris Hilton worm

Users hoping to see x-rated footage of Paris Hilton may get more than they bargained for, with an anti-virus firm warning about worms masquerading as video clips.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 22 2005 2:57PM Security
Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

David Quainton reports on the Brazilian virus writer responsible for Lasco
David Quainton Feb 22 2005 1:15PM Security
Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Malware targeting mobile devices is evolving too fast for security technology to keep up.
Jon Tullett Feb 18 2005 8:13PM Security
Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Car maker Lexus has hit back at stories suggesting its cars are vulnerable to mobile phone viruses. Having launched an investigation into the rumour a spokesman has dismissed the allegation as “without foundation”.
David Quainton Feb 16 2005 4:11PM Security
Saddam death worm and IM virus pose new threats

Saddam death worm and IM virus pose new threats

A new virus is worming its way around the internet posing as evidence that Saddam Hussein is dead. Cashing in on the continued unrest and interest in Iraq the worm spreads via email and supposes that Hussein was shot dead in a bungled escape bid from custody.
David Quainton Feb 3 2005 4:22PM Security
New virus tells victims they are idiots

New virus tells victims they are idiots

A new virus is circulating on the internet that disparages users for allowing their computers to become infected.
René Millman Jan 31 2005 4:41PM Security
Pain in Spain for virus suspect

Pain in Spain for virus suspect

The Spanish police have arrested a man in connection with the Tasin worm. The 20 year old is accused of proliferating the worm, which infected thousands of computers across the Spanish-speaking world.
David Quainton Jan 28 2005 2:35PM Security
New virus renders mobile phones useless

New virus renders mobile phones useless

Mobile phone virus sophistication continues apace as the first virus that actually disables a phone completely is reported.
David Quainton Jan 26 2005 11:05AM Security
Mobile virus infects Lexus cars

Mobile virus infects Lexus cars

Lexus cars may be vulnerable to viruses that infect them via mobile phones. Landcruiser 100 models LX470 and LS430 have been discovered with infected operating systems that transfer within a range of 15 feet.
David Quainton Jan 25 2005 11:49AM Security
New virus 'the work of a bored Romanian student'

New virus 'the work of a bored Romanian student'

A new virus that pretends to be an update from anti-virus company Bitdefender was dismissed as “amateurish” by the company's CTO.
René Millman Jan 21 2005 5:02PM Security
Virus poses as CNN newsletter

Virus poses as CNN newsletter

A cunning new worm has been discovered that hides itself as a fake CNN newsletter.
René Millman Jan 21 2005 11:40AM Security
Anti-spyware opens new gates for virus writers

Anti-spyware opens new gates for virus writers

Virus writers have created a cunning new virus that combines a trojan horse and phishing techniques to cash in on Microsoft’s mooted anti-spyware product.
David Quainton Jan 20 2005 12:36PM Security
Mobile virus hits Britain

Mobile virus hits Britain

Mobile phone viruses have finally hit the UK. Cabir, first reported in June last year, has finally wormed its way onto British shores after six months of trying.
David Quainton Jan 18 2005 4:51PM Security
A virus to suit all of your tastes

A virus to suit all of your tastes

Staff Writers Jan 14 2005 5:01PM Security
Virus worms its way around mobiles

Virus worms its way around mobiles

The first mobile phone virus to infect multiple files could point the way to the future of mobile viruses, experts claim. Lasco.A, discovered this week, inserts itself into any Symbian Installation System (SIS) file.
David Quainton Jan 12 2005 10:58AM Security

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