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.

Stratfor subscribers sent malware

Stratfor subscribers sent malware

Malware alert email delivers Zbot trojan.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2012 6:34AM Security
Trojan leverages patched Microsoft Office flaw

Trojan leverages patched Microsoft Office flaw

The exploit arrives as an email.
Dan Kaplan Feb 12 2012 8:22PM Security
Japanese Police arrest six over alleged virus scam

Japanese Police arrest six over alleged virus scam

Suspected 1.1 million infections.
Staff Writers Feb 12 2012 7:23PM Security
Google employs Bouncer to cleanse Android malware

Google employs Bouncer to cleanse Android malware

Claims malware app downloads had dropped 40 per cent.
Dan Kaplan Feb 5 2012 9:41AM Security
Research offers software salvation from AV friendly-fire

Research offers software salvation from AV friendly-fire

Yet it is too underdeveloped to replace existing malware analysis.
Darren Pauli Feb 2 2012 7:07PM Security
Google won't kill 'malicious' Android apps

Google won't kill 'malicious' Android apps

Apps dubbed malicious by Symantec did not violate terms of service.
Dan Kaplan Feb 1 2012 10:11AM Security
Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Makes second play in infosec market in as many months.
SC Staff Jan 30 2012 10:58AM Financial Services
Report: 30,000 websites infected daily

Report: 30,000 websites infected daily

BlackHole exploit kit to blame.
Dan Kaplan Jan 27 2012 2:46PM Security
Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Makes second play in infosec market in as many months.
SC Staff Jan 26 2012 1:39AM Security
Open source Malwr analysis launched

Open source Malwr analysis launched

Project backed by Shadowserver.
Darren Pauli Jan 25 2012 11:33AM Security
Ex-anti-virus tech flogged MacDefender malware

Ex-anti-virus tech flogged MacDefender malware

Botnet bloodbath continues.
Dan Raywood Jan 25 2012 6:35AM Security
Sourcefire launches malware analytics tool

Sourcefire launches malware analytics tool

Contains forensics capabilities.
Dan Raywood Jan 24 2012 9:45AM Security
Ransomware attacks on the rise

Ransomware attacks on the rise

Your copy of Windows is fake!
Dan Raywood Jan 23 2012 2:47PM Security
Koobface servers go dark

Koobface servers go dark

Suspects flee Facebook.
SC Staff Jan 23 2012 1:47PM Security
Mac malware rises in 2011

Mac malware rises in 2011

Trojan downloaders most prolific.
Tom Brewster Jan 20 2012 8:05AM Security
US college uncovers decade-old virus infestation

US college uncovers decade-old virus infestation

Data-stealing malware activated at night.
Dan Raywood Jan 17 2012 1:55PM Security
Malware targets US Defence smartcards

Malware targets US Defence smartcards

Attacks linked to China.
Dan Raywood Jan 16 2012 2:03AM Security
Chrome virus scanner coming

Chrome virus scanner coming

Browser takes on more desktop duties.
Liam Tung Jan 9 2012 12:47PM Security
Chrome to get virus scanner, URL pre-render

Chrome to get virus scanner, URL pre-render

Browser takes on more desktop duties.
Liam Tung Jan 9 2012 6:40AM Security
Beware Facebook Timeline scam pages

Beware Facebook Timeline scam pages

There's no Timeline Office.
Dan Raywood Jan 6 2012 10:47AM Security

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