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Sophos discovers PoC virus targeting research tool

Sophos discovers PoC virus targeting research tool

A new proof-of-concept (PoC) virus that targets an analysis tool used widely by security researchers has been discovered.
Frank Washkuch Jul 10 2006 7:56PM Security
Email gives way to new virus distribution tactics

Email gives way to new virus distribution tactics

Improved security against malware attacks is challenged by more intelligent
delivery methods.
Tom Young Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Security
Netsky blown away in June virus charts

Netsky blown away in June virus charts

Netsky.q has been pushed off the top of the virus charts for the first time since 2004, according to monthly statistics released by Kaspersky Lab.
Matt Chapman Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
Virus peril shifts from email to websites

Virus peril shifts from email to websites

Malware authors are turning away from email attachments and attempting to lure victims to specially crafted websites from which malware is downloaded.
Tom Sanders Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
New blackmail virus spread across Russia, could reach West

New blackmail virus spread across Russia, could reach West

Security experts warned of a new variation of a virus that encrypts files and then blackmails the user into parting with money in return for a password.
René Millman Jun 6 2006 10:48AM Security
Macro virus for Sun's StarOffice found

Macro virus for Sun's StarOffice found

Malware believed to be the first virus for Sun Microsystem’s StarOffice has been discovered by Kaspersky Lab researchers.
Frank Washkuch Jun 1 2006 7:23PM Security
Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Net citizens still need to be wary of being targeted by malware, spreading via an online poker website, according to anti-virus vendor Sohpos.
Staff Writers May 18 2006 11:42AM Security
Fantasy soccer virus alert

Fantasy soccer virus alert

Security experts have warned users about a new virus that infects Microsoft Excel files under the camouflage of a fantasy football spreadsheet.
René Millman May 8 2006 2:16PM Security
World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup fever is on, however the event could be marred by a new trojan horse that poses as a match chart for the soccer event.
Staff Writers May 8 2006 10:21AM Security
Russian virus exchange creator jailed

Russian virus exchange creator jailed

Russian authorities have jailed a hacker who not only created his own malware, but ran two websites distributing more than 4,000 different computer viruses.
William Eazel May 4 2006 9:45AM Security
Top 10 malware for April

Top 10 malware for April

Anti-virus software vendor, Sophos has revealed the top 10 malware threats across the globe in April.
Staff Writers May 3 2006 9:31AM Security
New mobile virus warning

New mobile virus warning

Security experts warned mobile phone users that a new virus is charging them £5 to send a premium rate text message.
René Millman Apr 26 2006 11:53AM Security
Security firm warns of fake blog ‘virus’

Security firm warns of fake blog ‘virus’

Security firm PandaLabs has issued a warning about a false virus for blogs that is causing confusion among blog writers and readers.
William Eazel Apr 24 2006 10:21AM Security
New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof of concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:02PM Security
Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Anti-virus vendor, Sophos has revealed the top ten viruses wreaking havok for businesses and indiviuals alike in March.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006 12:17PM Software
Top 50 malicious code samples reveals secrets

Top 50 malicious code samples reveals secrets

Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report found an increase in threats designed to facilitate cyber crime.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2006 9:40AM Security
NetSky, Mytob lead February virus counts

NetSky, Mytob lead February virus counts

A couple of familiar faces are leading security firms' lists of top February viruses.
Frank Washkuch Mar 1 2006 7:49PM Security
New mobile virus runs up huge bills

New mobile virus runs up huge bills

Hackers have a created a new trojan that infects Java-based mobile phones and sends text messages to premium rate phone numbers costing unwitting users $6 each time.
René Millman Mar 1 2006 2:46PM Security
Cross-infecting virus discovered

Cross-infecting virus discovered

The first malware to cross-infect a PC and a Windows wireless pocket device has been discovered, the Mobile Antivirus Researchers Association (MARA) said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 27 2006 9:43PM Security
U.K. businesses hit by weekend virus blitz

U.K. businesses hit by weekend virus blitz

More than 3.2 million emails containing a password stealing virus deluged U.K. businesses over the weekend.
René Millman Feb 27 2006 3:08PM Security

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