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.

Symantec results better than expected

Symantec results better than expected

Symantec posts some positive results, beating Wall Street expectations.
Tom Brewster Jan 31 2011 12:05PM Security
Attack exploit market spawns service economy

Attack exploit market spawns service economy

Malware writers offer installation, post-sales support.
Liz Tay Jan 20 2011 12:01PM Security
Trojan built to disable cloud antivirus

Trojan built to disable cloud antivirus

Crafty Chinese malware writers.
Liam Tung Jan 20 2011 9:25AM Security
AGIMO moves to lock down government PCs

AGIMO moves to lock down government PCs

Tight security controls introduced in revised Common Operating Environment.
Brett Winterford Jan 19 2011 9:09AM Strategy
Suspended sentence for Adelaide hacker

Suspended sentence for Adelaide hacker

Urged to take a job in IT security.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2011 11:02AM Security
New Android trojan demonstrates mobile malware evolution

New Android trojan demonstrates mobile malware evolution

Botnet-like Geinimi embedded in game.
Dan Kaplan Jan 12 2011 2:51PM Security
No need to pay for antivirus: report

No need to pay for antivirus: report

Free security software is "adequate".
Nicole Kobie Jan 7 2011 1:37PM Security
Virus attacks Android phones in China

Virus attacks Android phones in China

Spreads via popular game downloads.
Jim Finkle Jan 3 2011 12:05PM Security
Morphing malware defies categorisation

Morphing malware defies categorisation

Threat Report: Strange catch in Sydney honeypots.
Brett Winterford Dec 21 2010 3:09PM Security
Freelancer.com posts: jobs for botnets, fake IDs

Freelancer.com posts: jobs for botnets, fake IDs

Crowdsourcing provider's boards new haven for malware, identity fraud.
Nate Cochrane Dec 16 2010 11:41AM Security
Malware targeting Google Android quadruples in 2010

Malware targeting Google Android quadruples in 2010

Android has become more of a target for cyber criminals this year, a report shows.
Tom Brewster Dec 16 2010 9:28AM Security
Sydney honeypots attract morphing botnet malware

Sydney honeypots attract morphing botnet malware

West Coast Labs reports new strains of Allaple, Virut.
Brett Winterford Dec 15 2010 10:23AM Security
Chinese antivirus war ends in death sentence

Chinese antivirus war ends in death sentence

Vendor makes virus, rival blamed.
Liam Tung Dec 14 2010 10:30AM Security
Zeus and SpyEye trojans merge

Zeus and SpyEye trojans merge

Zeus writer may be retiring.
Dan Raywood Nov 26 2010 10:22AM Security
ACMA: 30,000 Australian PCs infected every day

ACMA: 30,000 Australian PCs infected every day

Regulator working on new zombie-tracking portal for ISPs.
Mahesh Sharma Nov 25 2010 7:05AM Security
Photos: Hacker skills tested at Ruxcon 2010

Photos: Hacker skills tested at Ruxcon 2010

Spend the day with Mahesh Sharma as he attends Melbourne's premiere IT security event.
Nov 23 2010 11:07AM Security
Botnets power growing malware cloud

Botnets power growing malware cloud

Vendor warns of growing hire-a-hacker market.
Liz Tay Nov 23 2010 7:14AM Security
Malware spawning peaks at 60,000 a day

Malware spawning peaks at 60,000 a day

Attacks also more severe.
Tom Brewster Nov 18 2010 1:42PM Security
Hackers blamed for MessageLabs spam

Hackers blamed for MessageLabs spam

Antispam company insists it can keep customers in check.
Brett Winterford Nov 12 2010 11:16AM Security
AVG bets on free Android antivirus

AVG bets on free Android antivirus

Ad-sponsored antivirus.
Liam Tung Nov 11 2010 6:59AM Security

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