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.

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
Stuxnet copycat appears, targets European vendors

Stuxnet copycat appears, targets European vendors

Rips through EU industrial control systems, self-destructs after 36 days.
Dan Kaplan Oct 20 2011 7:00AM Security
Stuxnet copycat rips through EU industrial control systems

Stuxnet copycat rips through EU industrial control systems

Self-destructs after 36 days.
Dan Kaplan Oct 19 2011 10:46AM Security
VeriSign drops domain seizure request

VeriSign drops domain seizure request

Backs away from speedy takedown powers.
Liam Tung Oct 19 2011 8:28AM Networking
Turning good Android apps bad

Turning good Android apps bad

Unregulated market a dangerous place.
Dan Raywood Oct 19 2011 3:46AM Security
ASP.NET attacks hit more than a million

ASP.NET attacks hit more than a million

Malware campaign linked to LizaMoon.
Darren Pauli Oct 17 2011 3:36PM Security
Air Force says drone malware infection a "nuisance"

Air Force says drone malware infection a "nuisance"

US military says unnamed malware was a 'credential stealer'.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 14 2011 9:44AM Security
Stay Safe Online.org pushes malware

Stay Safe Online.org pushes malware

Site hit with malicious iFrame injection.
SC Australia Staff Oct 13 2011 4:46PM Security

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