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.

Spear phish uses Windows HLP files to skirt detection

Spear phish uses Windows HLP files to skirt detection

An increase in spear phishing, where trojans are hidden inside Windows help files, is assisting attackers in stealing information from a variety of industries.
Danielle Walker Oct 18 2012 7:32AM Security
'MiniFlame' found on high value machines

'MiniFlame' found on high value machines

Backdoor deployed after Flame, Gauss infection.
Danielle Walker Oct 16 2012 12:26PM Security
Presidential election spurs malware-laden CNN spam

Presidential election spurs malware-laden CNN spam

Online fraudsters smell opportunity.
Danielle Walker Oct 15 2012 11:40AM Security
Private key crucial to tracking Conficker creators

Private key crucial to tracking Conficker creators

Malware still infecting machines.
Dan Raywood Oct 15 2012 10:14AM Security
Ransomware and phish cons target Skype users

Ransomware and phish cons target Skype users

Lol is this your new profile pic?
Danielle Walker Oct 11 2012 12:24PM Security
Sophos pins anti-virus bug on human error

Sophos pins anti-virus bug on human error

Changes rule system, incident response procedures.
James Hutchinson Oct 8 2012 12:55PM Security
New web attack immediately siphons stolen data

New web attack immediately siphons stolen data

New attack steals data from any site.
Danielle Walker Oct 5 2012 11:44AM Security
Hackers exploit outdated Wagamama site

Hackers exploit outdated Wagamama site

Restaurant chain serves up malware.
Darren Pauli Oct 4 2012 6:30AM Security
Wagamama serves up malware from outdated site

Wagamama serves up malware from outdated site

Hackers exploit Plesk, visitors sucked into BlackHole.
Darren Pauli Oct 3 2012 10:31AM Security
Final "scareware" defendant to pay $159M to FTC

Final "scareware" defendant to pay $159M to FTC

Four year case wraps up.
Danielle Walker Oct 3 2012 9:28AM Security
Hackers raid Adobe, compromise certificate to sign malware

Hackers raid Adobe, compromise certificate to sign malware

Compromised cert to be revoked.
Dan Kaplan Oct 1 2012 11:30AM Security
ZeroAccess botnet earns $100k a day

ZeroAccess botnet earns $100k a day

Targets affluent countries.
Marcos Colon Sep 25 2012 10:54AM Security
Hackers ransom $3000 from NT business

Hackers ransom $3000 from NT business

Vital financial data encrypted.
Darren Pauli Sep 24 2012 1:25PM Security
Sophos flags own update as malware

Sophos flags own update as malware

Anti-anti-virus?
Dan Raywood Sep 24 2012 11:44AM Security
Sophos flags its own update as malware

Sophos flags its own update as malware

Anti -anti-virus.
Dan Raywood Sep 21 2012 10:53AM 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
TDL-4 click-fraud campaign claims 280k victims

TDL-4 click-fraud campaign claims 280k victims

Attack claims 30,000 victims in last seven days.
Danielle Walker Sep 19 2012 8:46AM Security
Flame-related malware detected in the wild

Flame-related malware detected in the wild

Flame claims 10,000 victims.
Danielle Walker Sep 18 2012 9:18AM Security
Flame malware used open source software

Flame malware used open source software

Four different strains found.
Juha Saarinen Sep 18 2012 6:00AM Security
Microsoft seizes Chinese botnet domain

Microsoft seizes Chinese botnet domain

Wins court injunction against alleged owners.
Juha Saarinen Sep 14 2012 4:45AM Security

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