Malware Malware

Malware is more prevalent, sophisticated and targeted than ever. In recent history, we have witnessed the devastation wrought by Stuxnet, the most dangerous malware ever seen, and the infection of thousands of Apple Macs which some say is a sign that malware writers have turned their attention to the popular platform. Here we keep track of malware trends and attacks.

FBI nabs 10 for Yahos worm spread on Facebook

FBI nabs 10 for Yahos worm spread on Facebook

Kiwi among those arrested.
Danielle Walker Dec 13 2012 8:21AM Security
Citadel developer banned from crime forum

Citadel developer banned from crime forum

RSA says the ousting of Aquabox is just the latest indication that the Citadel network is headed further underground.
Danielle Walker Dec 13 2012 8:21AM Security
Russian space, telecom industries targeted by espionage

Russian space, telecom industries targeted by espionage

Scammers don't hide stolen data.
Dan Kaplan Dec 12 2012 12:07PM Security
Zeus-family trojan spreads via botnet

Zeus-family trojan spreads via botnet

Spammers flog P2P malware.
Danielle Walker Dec 7 2012 12:49PM Security
Autorun malware infections spike

Autorun malware infections spike

Update Windows.
Danielle Walker Dec 5 2012 10:57AM Security
Mac malware follows Flashback

Mac malware follows Flashback

Trojan targets patched Java vulnerability.
Dan Kaplan Dec 4 2012 12:16PM Security
Rampant worm exploits Tumblr hole

Rampant worm exploits Tumblr hole

Thousands of users affected.
Danielle Walker Dec 4 2012 11:43AM Security
Shylock trojan evades malware watchers

Shylock trojan evades malware watchers

Coded to avoid attention of security researchers.
Danielle Walker Dec 3 2012 1:14PM Security
Shylock trojan ducks malware researchers

Shylock trojan ducks malware researchers

Looks for remote desktop connections, virtual environments.
Danielle Walker Nov 29 2012 2:05PM Security
Iran plays down Narilam worm threat

Iran plays down Narilam worm threat

Malware sabotages business databases.
Danielle Walker Nov 29 2012 1:17PM Security
Rootkit targets 64-bit Linux platforms

Rootkit targets 64-bit Linux platforms

Hides within kernel.
Danielle Walker Nov 26 2012 12:51PM Security
"High Roller" op turns to Europe's SEPA system

"High Roller" op turns to Europe's SEPA system

Banks hit.
Danielle Walker Nov 23 2012 8:20AM Security
US accused of hacking office of the French president

US accused of hacking office of the French president

Skyfall-style hit.
Juha Saarinen Nov 22 2012 7:46AM Security
Win 8 malware uses Google Docs to talk to C&C

Win 8 malware uses Google Docs to talk to C&C

Hits Windows Server 2012.
Danielle Walker Nov 20 2012 10:14AM Security
Malware can remotely steal smartcard PINs

Malware can remotely steal smartcard PINs

USB authentication targeted.
Darren Pauli Nov 19 2012 12:30PM Security
Malware funnels smartcard PINs to remote servers

Malware funnels smartcard PINs to remote servers

USB authentication targeted.
Darren Pauli Nov 15 2012 11:00AM Security
Chevron admits it was a Stuxnet victim

Chevron admits it was a Stuxnet victim

Company avoided damage.
Danielle Walker Nov 12 2012 12:32PM Security
Russian cyber crime prices fall

Russian cyber crime prices fall

Black market diversifies.
Tom Espiner Nov 1 2012 11:25AM Security
RAT attack on Israeli police dissected by Trend Micro

RAT attack on Israeli police dissected by Trend Micro

Trojan reportedly shut down computers at Israeli police headquarters.
Tom Espiner Oct 31 2012 8:35AM Security
Facebook adds Webroot, AVG and Panda as friends into AV Marketplace

Facebook adds Webroot, AVG and Panda as friends into AV Marketplace

Malware crackdown.
Dan Raywood Oct 18 2012 7:40AM Security

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