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.

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
Finnish CERT flags advanced evasion techniques

Finnish CERT flags advanced evasion techniques

Exploits leave IPS for dead, vendor claims.
Darren Pauli Oct 12 2011 4:44PM Security
Bundestrojaner sparks war of words

Bundestrojaner sparks war of words

Did hackers uncover a German Government spy operation?
David Glance Oct 11 2011 12:33PM Security
First Python virus found

First Python virus found

But its venom isn't fatal.
Darren Pauli Oct 10 2011 1:01PM Security
Microsoft blocks, uninstalls Google Chrome

Microsoft blocks, uninstalls Google Chrome

Bad update flags Chrome as malware.
Dan Raywood Oct 4 2011 10:40AM Security
Microsoft tool mistakes Chrome for malware

Microsoft tool mistakes Chrome for malware

Security Essentials update sees 'incorrect detection'.
Nicole Kobie Oct 4 2011 7:30AM Security
Polymorphic malware booming

Polymorphic malware booming

Tries to outfox anti-virus emulators.
Dan Raywood Sep 29 2011 10:24AM Security
Microsoft kills botnet, names mastermind

Microsoft kills botnet, names mastermind

41,000 computers freed in botnet take-down.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 28 2011 10:16AM Security
MySQL.com hacked

MySQL.com hacked

Users sucked into Black Hole.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 27 2011 10:23AM Security
Mac trojan found hidden in PDF

Mac trojan found hidden in PDF

Mac malware mimick Windows attack handbook.
Greg Masters Sep 26 2011 10:26AM Security
Japan's defence industry hit by its first cyber attack

Japan's defence industry hit by its first cyber attack

Eight virus types found on 80 computers.
a Staff Writer Sep 20 2011 7:14AM Security
Android malware steals bank account details

Android malware steals bank account details

Outsmarts bank security and anti-virus software.
Greg Masters Sep 19 2011 12:07PM Security
BIOS rootkit attacks China

BIOS rootkit attacks China

But attack scope is limited.
Dan Kaplan Sep 16 2011 7:23AM Security
Android malware outsmarts bank security, steals accounts

Android malware outsmarts bank security, steals accounts

Anti-virus won't detect it.
Greg Masters Sep 15 2011 7:47AM Security

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