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Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

The Mikeyy worm has allowed spammers to spread fake anti-virus products via malicious links.
Dan Raywood Apr 16 2009 11:15AM Security
Worm-Shiv causes problems with denial of service

Worm-Shiv causes problems with denial of service

A worm that prevents certain applications from working properly has been detected by Webroot.
Dan Raywood Apr 14 2009 11:37AM Security
New variant of Conficker worm detected

New variant of Conficker worm detected

A new variant of the Conficker/Downadup worm has been detected that utilises peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks.
Dan Raywood Apr 14 2009 11:33AM Security
Twitter struck by new Easter worm attacks

Twitter struck by new Easter worm attacks

Twitter has been hit by yet more security incidents over the Easter weekend, although the intent seems to have been mischief rather than password harvesting this time.
Phil Muncaster Apr 14 2009 6:12AM Security
Security experts uncover first ever SMS virus

Security experts uncover first ever SMS virus

Finnish anti-malware firm F-Secure is predicting that SMS-generated mobile spam will be a major problem in the future.
Phil Muncaster Apr 10 2009 6:34AM Security
Warnings made to smartphone users over Sexy View worm

Warnings made to smartphone users over Sexy View worm

The Sexy View worm is hitting smartphones and circumventing signature checks.
Dan Raywood Apr 9 2009 11:05AM Security
Neeris worm variant imitates methods of Conficker

Neeris worm variant imitates methods of Conficker

Microsoft researchers are warning of a new malware variant that has been customised to exploit the same vulnerability as the notorious Conficker worm.
Dan Kaplan Apr 7 2009 10:47AM Security
Microsoft and Facebook join forces to battle Koobface

Microsoft and Facebook join forces to battle Koobface

A Microsoft researcher has revealed that the technology giant and Facebook have banded together to defeat the Koobface worm.
Dan Raywood Apr 7 2009 10:31AM Security
Conficker botnet estimated at 3.5 million computers

Conficker botnet estimated at 3.5 million computers

The amount of computers infected with the Conficker worm has dropped to 3.5 million.
Dan Raywood Apr 6 2009 11:38AM Security
Virut variant and Storm Worm dominate malware statistics in March

Virut variant and Storm Worm dominate malware statistics in March

The Virut variant was the most active file in March with 30 new vulnerabilities identified as 'critical'.
Dan Raywood Apr 3 2009 11:55AM Security
Users encouraged not to relax over Conficker

Users encouraged not to relax over Conficker

Companies have been instructed not to drop their security guard as Conficker could strike at any time.
Dan Raywood Apr 3 2009 11:36AM Security
Expert claims press are overhyping Conficker

Expert claims press are overhyping Conficker

Reports of the Conficker worm are being vastly exaggerated and it will not have as big an impact as is being predicted, according to a researcher.
Dan Raywood Mar 30 2009 11:23AM Security
Malware authors use Conficker searches to spread rogue anti-virus

Malware authors use Conficker searches to spread rogue anti-virus

As media coverage increases for Conficker, authors are using search engine optimisation to spread rogue anti-virus software.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2009 10:58AM Security
Companies encouraged to take 1st April Conficker attack seriously

Companies encouraged to take 1st April Conficker attack seriously

The rumoured Conficker attack on 1st April has been described as ‘no joke'.
Dan Raywood Mar 26 2009 10:11AM Security
Worm turns Linux routers into botnet

Worm turns Linux routers into botnet

Researchers are warming of a new worm that targets DSL routers running a distribution of Linux.
Iain Thomson Mar 25 2009 2:57PM Security
Worm turns Linux routers into botnet

Worm turns Linux routers into botnet

Researchers are warming of a new worm that targets DSL routers running a distribution of Linux.
Iain Thomson Mar 25 2009 1:51PM Security
Worm attack created that could see Twitter users' machines taken over

Worm attack created that could see Twitter users' machines taken over

A worm-type attack has been devised that could hit Twitter users.
SC Australia Staff Mar 23 2009 11:02AM Security
Virtumundo, now a worm, spreading via USB stick

Virtumundo, now a worm, spreading via USB stick

A long-standing trojan that serves as a malware-distribution service has found a new way to infect computers: via a USB stick or other removable device.
Greg Masters Mar 20 2009 11:45AM Security
New Waledac spam falsely warns of bomb blasts

New Waledac spam falsely warns of bomb blasts

Security companies warned today of a new malware campaign in which the Waledac botnet creators are distributing emails that falsely claim the recipient's city has been the site of a bomb blast.
Dan Kaplan Mar 17 2009 10:40AM Security
New variant of Conficker set to hit computers on April Fools Day

New variant of Conficker set to hit computers on April Fools Day

A new version of the Conficker worm is to hit desktops on the April 1.
Dan Raywood Mar 16 2009 10:17AM Security

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