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.

Virgin takes fight to trojan

Virgin takes fight to trojan

The troublesome SpyEye trojan is being tackled head on by a British Government body and ISP, Virgin Media.
Tom Brewster Jun 17 2011 8:37AM Security
Google suspends more Android apps

Google suspends more Android apps

Infected with Plankton spyware.
Tom Brewster Jun 15 2011 6:37AM Security
Review: Barracuda Web Filter 410

Review: Barracuda Web Filter 410

No per-user fees offsets a pricey subscription fee.
Staff Writers Jun 10 2011 10:30AM Security
AWS used to spread bank data malware

AWS used to spread bank data malware

A Kaspersky researcher spies some malware hosted on AWS targeting bank data.
Tom Brewster Jun 8 2011 7:36AM Security
Microsoft names Rustock botnet leader suspects

Microsoft names Rustock botnet leader suspects

One hoped to work for Google.
Liam Tung Jun 3 2011 11:12AM Security
Skype partner update leads to worm fears

Skype partner update leads to worm fears

EasyBits raises ire.
Staff Writers May 30 2011 11:45AM Security
Mac Defender variant 'requires no password'

Mac Defender variant 'requires no password'

New strain bypasses administrator checks.
Stewart Mitchell May 27 2011 6:33AM Security
MACDefender spawns variants

MACDefender spawns variants

Variations do not need admin rights to install.
Dan Raywood May 27 2011 1:27AM Security
Apple finally acknowledges Mac Defender malware

Apple finally acknowledges Mac Defender malware

Fake Mac antivirus to be removed automatically.
Nicole Kobie May 26 2011 7:10AM Security
Sour Apple gets defensive over Mac malware

Sour Apple gets defensive over Mac malware

Apple breaks its silence over rogue programs.
Darren Pauli May 25 2011 4:45PM Security
Copycat antivirus site serves malware

Copycat antivirus site serves malware

A malicious website based on the design of Virustotal is recuiting botnet zombies.
SC Australia Staff May 24 2011 3:51PM Security
Corporates warned of Qakbot worm boom

Corporates warned of Qakbot worm boom

A swarm of new worm variants have emerged in recent months.
Dan Kaplan May 23 2011 11:49AM Security
Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

Macs have been targeted by a major malware attack, with experts saying the Apple platform's popularity means it's reached a security tipping point.
Stewart Mitchell May 20 2011 2:51PM Security
Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

Accused of washing hands of fake antivirus problem.
Stewart Mitchell May 20 2011 7:23AM Security
Mobile hacking sets off security gold rush

Mobile hacking sets off security gold rush

Software pre-packaged on handsets?
Leila Abboud and Marie Mawad May 19 2011 6:38AM Security
No security winner from iPhone, Blackberry, Android

No security winner from iPhone, Blackberry, Android

Walled gardens, sandboxes equally insecure.
Darren Pauli May 17 2011 11:35AM Security
Win 7 malware spikes, drops for XP

Win 7 malware spikes, drops for XP

Vulnerabilities continue to decline, and exploits are getting more difficult.
Darren Pauli May 13 2011 8:29AM Security
The myth of the infosec silver-bullet

The myth of the infosec silver-bullet

Get the team together.
Greg Oslan, CEO, Narus May 6 2011 11:06AM Security
US spy agency talks network security

US spy agency talks network security

Don't forget the little things.
Darren Pauli May 5 2011 5:41PM Security
Marlinspike releases Android firewall

Marlinspike releases Android firewall

Curbs unruly apps.
Darren Pauli May 4 2011 9:19AM Security

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