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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.

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
45,000 stolen Facebook logins found

45,000 stolen Facebook logins found

Ramnit virus variant harvested login credentials to a single server.
Greg Masters Jan 6 2012 10:45AM Security
Mother of Stuxnet and Duqu bore five siblings

Mother of Stuxnet and Duqu bore five siblings

Tilded can build cyber weapons by adding modules.
SC Staff Jan 5 2012 10:07AM Security
Malware poses as police

Malware poses as police

Victims held to ransom over porn, terrorism material.
Tom Brewster Dec 21 2011 7:27AM Security
Kim Jong-il malware circulating

Kim Jong-il malware circulating

Spammers capitalise on leaders' death.
SC Staff Dec 21 2011 6:49AM Financial Services
Iran claims Duqu virus detection

Iran claims Duqu virus detection

Pre-cursor to future attacks.
Hossein Jaseb Dec 14 2011 6:36AM Security
Google app store ban worth the cost

Google app store ban worth the cost

Google dev fee the cheapest around.
Darren Pauli Dec 13 2011 1:26PM Security
Researcher links Stuxnet virus to Conficker

Researcher links Stuxnet virus to Conficker

Did worm help sabotage Iran's nuke program?
Jim Finkle Dec 5 2011 12:30PM Security
Analysis: A history of advanced evasion techniques

Analysis: A history of advanced evasion techniques

Part one.
Ash Patel Dec 5 2011 11:22AM Security
Evidence wiped from Duqu command servers

Evidence wiped from Duqu command servers

Malware creators erase files after public exposure.
Angela Moscaritolo Dec 2 2011 10:41AM Security
BlackHole revamped with Java exploit

BlackHole revamped with Java exploit

Update free to existing customers.
Dan Raywood Nov 30 2011 10:08AM Security
Malware myth-busting: Proliferation, perpetrators, and porn

Malware myth-busting: Proliferation, perpetrators, and porn

Malware is about money.
Darren Pauli Nov 20 2011 1:51PM Security
White hats bust history's biggest botnet

White hats bust history's biggest botnet

Covert intel ops conducted on mailing lists.
Darren Pauli Nov 14 2011 4:10PM Security
Iran confirms Duqu virus attack

Iran confirms Duqu virus attack

Stuxnet-flavoured threat.
Staff Writers Nov 14 2011 11:15AM Security

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