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.

NOD32 misses exec-only malware?

NOD32 misses exec-only malware?

Researcher claims NOD32 flaw remains unsolved after tip-off.
Darren Pauli Nov 9 2011 3:55PM Security
Dumb brute force attacks slowing down, dying off

Dumb brute force attacks slowing down, dying off

Hail Mary, it’s happening again.
Darren Pauli Nov 7 2011 4:58PM Security
DroidKungFu clan numbers five

DroidKungFu clan numbers five

Sneaks past security apps.
Dan Raywood Nov 7 2011 12:00AM Security
Duqu exploits zero-day Microsoft bug

Duqu exploits zero-day Microsoft bug

But some say evidence on Stuxnet link is 'circumstantial at best'.
Dan Kaplan Nov 2 2011 8:58AM Security
Mac malware is a Bitcoin pick pocket

Mac malware is a Bitcoin pick pocket

It's also a trojan horse, a backdoor, a stealer, and spyware.
Dan Kaplan Nov 2 2011 8:58AM Security
How bad is mobile malware?

How bad is mobile malware?

Beware of greynets.
Dan Kaplan Nov 1 2011 3:47PM Security
Thousands of WordPress sites sucked into BlackHole

Thousands of WordPress sites sucked into BlackHole

Exploits aging TimThumb vulnerability.
Darren Pauli Nov 1 2011 2:56PM Security
Chrome vulnerability 'strange' but not a flaw: Google

Chrome vulnerability 'strange' but not a flaw: Google

Leads to remote code execution.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 31 2011 12:45PM Security
Email trojan infects Japanese parliament

Email trojan infects Japanese parliament

Log-in information possibly compromised.
Darren Pauli Oct 31 2011 12:30PM Security
The DL on TDL4

The DL on TDL4

It's not indestructible.
Adam Bradley, ANZ managing director, Websense Oct 31 2011 11:47AM Security
Rogue anti-virus becomes passé

Rogue anti-virus becomes passé

Compromise attempts plummet.
Dan Kaplan Oct 28 2011 8:23AM Security
SpyEye mobile cousin coming to Android

SpyEye mobile cousin coming to Android

That's not Opera.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 28 2011 8:23AM Security
Linux 'Tsunami' trojan ported to OS X

Linux 'Tsunami' trojan ported to OS X

But the sky isn't falling.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 27 2011 12:42PM Security
Avira flags itself as malware

Avira flags itself as malware

Bad update.
SC Australia Staff Oct 27 2011 12:41PM Security
Trojan found on Japan Government computers

Trojan found on Japan Government computers

Log in information possibly compromised.
Darren Pauli Oct 26 2011 1:49PM Security
Mobile malware analysis for penny-pinchers

Mobile malware analysis for penny-pinchers

Better than emulators, cheaper than Faraday cages.
Darren Pauli Oct 26 2011 10:23AM Security
'Strange' bug spotted in Chrome

'Strange' bug spotted in Chrome

Leads to remote code execution.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 26 2011 7:38AM Security
Turning good Android apps bad

Turning good Android apps bad

Unregulated market a dangerous place.
Dan Raywood Oct 24 2011 11:41AM Security
Flash malware disables OS X defenses

Flash malware disables OS X defenses

Trojan disables Apple's in-built protection.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 24 2011 10:04AM Security
Mac malware disables OS X defenses

Mac malware disables OS X defenses

Contains anti-anti-virus.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 20 2011 9:11AM Security

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