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.

Tool detects software plagiarism, theft and malware outbreaks

Tool detects software plagiarism, theft and malware outbreaks

Tracks applications across Windows and Linux.
Darren Pauli Sep 13 2012 4:21PM Security
Android VXers earn big bucks on trader site

Android VXers earn big bucks on trader site

Infected droids worth 10 times more than PCs.
Danielle Walker Sep 13 2012 9:42AM Security
Researchers warn of Pushdo variant

Researchers warn of Pushdo variant

Trojan infects more than 100,000 computers in a month.
Danielle Walker Sep 10 2012 12:30PM Security
Malware infects Russian Android devices

Malware infects Russian Android devices

Premium SMS pirates strike.
Juha Saarinen Sep 10 2012 10:15AM Security
Review: Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall

Review: Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall

The Spam & Virus Firewall from Barracuda offers some solid email protection capabilities.
Peter Stephenson Sep 7 2012 9:55AM Security
New Pushdo variant infects more than 100k computers

New Pushdo variant infects more than 100k computers

Researchers track evasive new variant.
Danielle Walker Sep 7 2012 7:51AM Security
Malware infects Russian Android devices

Malware infects Russian Android devices

Premium SMS pirates strike.
Juha Saarinen Sep 7 2012 7:00AM Security
Malware writers tap Microsoft services agreement changes

Malware writers tap Microsoft services agreement changes

Experts warn of phishing attacks.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2012 6:30AM Security
Virus hits Qatari natural gas giant

Virus hits Qatari natural gas giant

RasGas website and email servers shut down.
Danielle Walker Sep 3 2012 11:39AM Security
Mahdi developers pushing updates to the spy trojan

Mahdi developers pushing updates to the spy trojan

Targets people with links to the US.
Danielle Walker Sep 3 2012 8:48AM Security
Researchers link mobile spyware cases with FinFisher toolkit

Researchers link mobile spyware cases with FinFisher toolkit

FinSpy Mobile, a part of the commercial surveillance toolkit FinFisher, is believed to be the culprit behind recent espionage incidents targeting mobile platforms, including iOS, BlackBerry and Android.
Danielle Walker Sep 3 2012 7:58AM Security
Natural gas giant RasGas targeted in cyber attack

Natural gas giant RasGas targeted in cyber attack

Website and email servers shutdown.
Danielle Walker Sep 1 2012 7:29AM Security
Redkit crimeware gets Java exploit, joins Blackhole

Redkit crimeware gets Java exploit, joins Blackhole

Oracle issues emergency fix.
Darren Pauli Aug 31 2012 7:19AM Security
Wiper virus shows Duqu, Stuxnet similarities

Wiper virus shows Duqu, Stuxnet similarities

More state-sponsored malware?
Juha Saarinen Aug 30 2012 9:52AM Security
Wiper virus shows Duqu, Stuxnet similarities

Wiper virus shows Duqu, Stuxnet similarities

More state-sponsored malware?
Juha Saarinen Aug 30 2012 7:18AM Security
DeepSafe reveals blue chip firms hit with dangerous malware

DeepSafe reveals blue chip firms hit with dangerous malware

But McAfee gagged from disclosure.
Darren Pauli Aug 29 2012 12:45PM Security
Saudi oil company back online after cyber sabotage attempt

Saudi oil company back online after cyber sabotage attempt

But Saudi Aramco silent on Shamoon.
Danielle Walker Aug 28 2012 12:46PM Security
Hikit targets US defense contractors

Hikit targets US defense contractors

The advanced persistent threat malware exploits existing vulnerabilities in servers, enabling attackers to maintain access to victims' data while remaining below the radar.
Danielle Walker Aug 28 2012 12:09PM Security
Spammers send more malicious attachments

Spammers send more malicious attachments

But overall spam levels fall.
SC Staff Aug 27 2012 8:49AM Security
Crisis spy malware targets virtual machines

Crisis spy malware targets virtual machines

Designers say it's built to evade encryption.
Dan Kaplan Aug 22 2012 9:39AM Security

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