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.

Botmaster offers fraud service for noobs

Botmaster offers fraud service for noobs

Includes live support and custom script injection.
Darren Pauli May 3 2012 2:30PM Security
Cybercrime shop manages hacked web sites

Cybercrime shop manages hacked web sites

Offers counter anti-virus, vulnerability discovery.
SC Australia Staff May 1 2012 9:26PM Security
Off-the-shelf kits trigger record number of attacks

Off-the-shelf kits trigger record number of attacks

Malware variants more prevalent than ever.
Dan Kaplan May 1 2012 7:29AM Security
Blackhole dominates rival toolkits

Blackhole dominates rival toolkits

Blackhole booms.
Dan Raywood May 1 2012 7:29AM Security
Scammers pool talent to bolster malware, profits

Scammers pool talent to bolster malware, profits

Affiliate networks combine cracking talents.
Dan Raywood Apr 26 2012 12:37PM Security
Malware cuts Iran oil artery from the net

Malware cuts Iran oil artery from the net

SCADA-based malware 'rare'.
Darren Pauli Apr 24 2012 12:02PM Security
Number of infected Macs flashbacks to 650000

Number of infected Macs flashbacks to 650000

Security firms trapped in tarpit.
Marcos Colon Apr 24 2012 9:03AM Security
Wordpress a vector for Flashback

Wordpress a vector for Flashback

iFrames used to infect users.
Marcos Colon Apr 23 2012 7:29AM Security
Mac malware expanding: research

Mac malware expanding: research

Mobile malware also rising.
SC Staff Apr 23 2012 7:29AM Security
140000 Flashback-infected computers remain

140000 Flashback-infected computers remain

About 75 per cent of Macs freed from botnet slavery.
Dan Kaplan Apr 19 2012 6:49AM Security
Mac OS X malware used in targeted attacks

Mac OS X malware used in targeted attacks

Targets 'Flashback' Java vulnerability.
Marcos Colon Apr 17 2012 11:57AM Security
Natanz insider planted Stuxnet

Natanz insider planted Stuxnet

Insider planted malware using a corrupt memory stick.
Dan Raywood Apr 17 2012 11:51AM Security
Apple patch to purge Flashback infections

Apple patch to purge Flashback infections

Disables Java by default.
Dan Kaplan Apr 16 2012 11:40AM Security
Zeus pillages billing providers

Zeus pillages billing providers

Malware takes screen caps of payment website.
Marcos Colon Apr 12 2012 10:54AM Security
Malware shipped with HP switches

Malware shipped with HP switches

Dirty flash cards could infect computers.
SC Australia Staff Apr 12 2012 7:03AM Networking
Sluggish Apple strikes at Flashback

Sluggish Apple strikes at Flashback

Flashback removal tool planned as malware storm subsides.
Marcos Colon Apr 12 2012 2:36AM Security
Malware shipped on HP switches

Malware shipped on HP switches

Dirty flash drives could infect computers.
SC Australia Staff Apr 12 2012 2:36AM Security
Flashback botnet shrinks to half size

Flashback botnet shrinks to half size

But experts say decline may not be rapid.
Marcos Colon Apr 11 2012 7:22AM Security
Apple update quells Flashback

Apple update quells Flashback

Apple hacker says Mac users should get anti-virus.
Marcos Colon Apr 8 2012 7:10PM Security
Instructions published for DIY undetectable malware

Instructions published for DIY undetectable malware

Payload pounces from library.
Darren Pauli Apr 7 2012 4:34PM Security

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