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.

New malware, toolkits target Mac OS

New malware, toolkits target Mac OS

Weyland-Yutani BOT priced under $1,000.
Darren Pauli May 3 2011 6:48AM Security
FBI fingers China over online bank fraud

FBI fingers China over online bank fraud

The FBI has pointed the finger at Chinese criminals over a spate of phishing and malware attacks.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011 11:06AM Security
Kidnapped Kaspersky freed without ransom

Kidnapped Kaspersky freed without ransom

Released unharmed.
Liam Tung Apr 27 2011 6:20AM Security
Flash exploit found in spate of new phishing attacks

Flash exploit found in spate of new phishing attacks

Exploit carried via Microsoft Word attachments.
Lia Timson Apr 12 2011 2:19PM Security
E-crime fighters collar three over bank attacks

E-crime fighters collar three over bank attacks

Two suspects charged in connection with alleged online Spyeye banking crimes.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 12 2011 10:42AM Security
Webroot launches Android security apps

Webroot launches Android security apps

IT consumerisation behind the push.
Tom Brewster Apr 6 2011 9:39AM Security
Targeted attacks pick up where Stuxnet left off

Targeted attacks pick up where Stuxnet left off

Symantec report predicts a spike this year.
Tom Brewster Apr 6 2011 9:38AM Security
New cyber attack compromises hundreds of thousands of websites

New cyber attack compromises hundreds of thousands of websites

‘LizaMoon’ hits Web, dubbed "the most successful SQL injection attack ever seen" by experts.
Chris Jager Apr 4 2011 2:39PM Security
Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'

Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'

Scan mistook folder of Slovene language files.
Liam Tung Apr 1 2011 5:49AM Security
Sophos: mobile malware scandal 'damages' industry

Sophos: mobile malware scandal 'damages' industry

Accusations in wake of Chinese TV expose of alleged malware scam.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 28 2011 9:56AM Security
ACMA investigates 'computer virus' firms

ACMA investigates 'computer virus' firms

Crackdown on telemarketing scammers.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2011 1:12PM Security
Shares pump-and-dump alleged scammer arrested

Shares pump-and-dump alleged scammer arrested

Beware emails touting stocks that seem too good to be true.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 23 2011 10:28AM Security
Hospital hacker jailed for nine years over malware injection

Hospital hacker jailed for nine years over malware injection

Guard used his position to infect sensitive PCs in readiness for DDoS.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 22 2011 1:49PM Security
Web hosts urged become first responders to malware

Web hosts urged become first responders to malware

Fast response critical.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 21 2011 12:17PM Security
SMBs given information security guidance

SMBs given information security guidance

All the knowledge small businesses need in one place.
Dan Raywood Mar 21 2011 12:16PM Security
(Un)happy birthday: The computer virus turns 40

(Un)happy birthday: The computer virus turns 40

Why is it always the wicked who live into ripe old age? The computer virus, that scourge of the securely unvigilant, has just turned 40. You'll forgive us if the champagne isn't flowing.
Chris Jager Mar 18 2011 11:28AM Security
Twitter rogue app hits thousands

Twitter rogue app hits thousands

Scammers try to lure Twitter users into becoming part of their dirty game.
Tom Brewster Mar 15 2011 10:56AM Security
Trojan exploits Android security fix

Trojan exploits Android security fix

Antivirus vendors find a mobile home.
Liam Tung Mar 11 2011 11:07AM Security
F-Secure: security firms should block state malware

F-Secure: security firms should block state malware

Anti-virus vendor homes in on Egypt's use of spy software.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 9 2011 9:53AM Security
Spam wanes, while web attacks surge

Spam wanes, while web attacks surge

Social Trojans trump spam malware in latest Barracuda report.
Greg Masters Mar 8 2011 9:08AM Security

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