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Wormable Windows RPC bug warning issued

Wormable Windows RPC bug warning issued

Busy Easter ahead for administrators.
Juha Saarinen Apr 14 2022 6:25AM Security
Conficker renders gaol CCTV footage tampered evidence

Conficker renders gaol CCTV footage tampered evidence

Unpatched systems, software update, at fault.
James Hutchinson Sep 19 2012 4:05PM Security
AutoRun worms most common malware during Q1 2010

AutoRun worms most common malware during Q1 2010

Spam volume increases by 5%.
Angela Moscaritolo May 19 2010 1:49PM Security
Facebook and MySpace attacked by new worms

Facebook and MySpace attacked by new worms

New worms attacking social networking sites Facebook and MySpace have been uncovered.
Joy Persaud Aug 5 2008 9:38AM Security
IBM worms its way into African economy... with chocolate

IBM worms its way into African economy... with chocolate

The latest corporate giant trying to get its teeth into Africa has come up with a novel approach: woo the locals with chocolate.
Sylvie Barak Jun 28 2008 12:01PM Strategy
Boffins tackle random scanning worms

Boffins tackle random scanning worms

Scientists may have found a new way to combat random scanning internet worms such as the notorious Code Red and SQL Slammer infections.
Robert Jaques Jun 5 2008 10:17PM Security
BSA warns Aussie businesses about software piracy ‘can of worms’

BSA warns Aussie businesses about software piracy ‘can of worms’

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is urging Australian IT managers to better examine their security policies and software assets to make sure they aren’t sitting on a dangerous ‘can of worms’ of software piracy.
Ashley Clark May 29 2008 4:46PM Security
McAfee: Lua worms target gamers, each other

McAfee: Lua worms target gamers, each other

Online gaming buffs could be at heightened risk for attack, McAfee has warned, after Avert Labs received several worms implemented in the "Lua" scripting language used mostly in gaming codes.
Frank Washkuch Aug 23 2006 8:57PM Security
'Evolved' worms target all IM networks

'Evolved' worms target all IM networks

Threat growing rapidly, experts warn.
Robert Jaques Aug 11 2006 1:47PM Security
Wireless worms threaten laptop users

Wireless worms threaten laptop users

Worms could travel through the airwaves and infect laptops, according to security experts.
René Millman Aug 2 2006 1:58PM Security
World Cup worms entice soccer fans

World Cup worms entice soccer fans

The World Cup continues to generate opportunities for malware creators to spread their work, experts warned yesterday.
Ericka Chickowski Jun 21 2006 4:24PM Security
Two new World Cup worms appear

Two new World Cup worms appear

Two new email worms are exploiting interest in the World Cup to attack computers and turn them into part of a botnet.
René Millman Jun 21 2006 11:46AM Security
Worms turn to top malware threat list

Worms turn to top malware threat list

For the ninth month running, Sdbot.ftp has topped the list of the most prevalent global IT security threats, according to a newly published monitoring report.
William Eazel Mar 3 2006 9:33AM Security
Plague of mutant worms targets IM systems

Plague of mutant worms targets IM systems

Instant Messaging (IM) systems are coming under sustained attack from a record number of mutant worms, security watchers have warned.
William Eazel Nov 18 2005 10:27AM Security
Compliance more of a worry for IT than viruses, worms

Compliance more of a worry for IT than viruses, worms

Compliance is more of a concern for IT professional than worms and viruses, according to a new survey.
René Millman Nov 2 2005 4:29PM Security
Worms twist to a new tune

Worms twist to a new tune

August’s exploits point to a new level of ability in worms and hackers, says Gunter Ollmann
Gunter Ollmann Sep 5 2005 3:00PM Security
Worms steal gamers' "items"

Worms steal gamers' "items"

Hackers are taking advantage in the popularity of online games by creating a worm that steals player information.
David Quainton Aug 24 2005 4:19PM Security
PC users pin blame on Microsoft for latest worms

PC users pin blame on Microsoft for latest worms

A web poll of more than 1,000 business PC users shows that while most hold virus writers responsible for the recent computer worms, a good portion assign blame for the malware to Microsoft.
Marcia Savage Aug 18 2005 10:42PM Security
IM worms targets Star Wars fans

IM worms targets Star Wars fans

A couple of new instant messaging worms are targeting Star Wars fans, according to an IM security company.
René Millman May 25 2005 5:32PM Security
IM worms on the increase

IM worms on the increase

Worms propagating via instant messaging (IM) applications are on the increase according to a new study.
René Millman Apr 20 2005 12:55PM Security

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