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.

UK ISP to notify malware victims

UK ISP to notify malware victims

Steps up war on botnets.
Liam Tung Aug 17 2010 9:40AM Security
Anti-malware tools crumble under Virus Bulletin tests

Anti-malware tools crumble under Virus Bulletin tests

One in three don't make the grade.
Staff Writers Aug 13 2010 4:08PM Security
Microsoft repairs shortcut flaw leading to SCADA malware

Microsoft repairs shortcut flaw leading to SCADA malware

Flaw affects Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2.
Dan Kaplan Aug 3 2010 10:20AM Security
'Chatty' Android rich pickings for hackers, telcos: Symantec

'Chatty' Android rich pickings for hackers, telcos: Symantec

Verbose mobile handsets cost users money, endanger their privacy.
Nate Cochrane Jul 28 2010 2:39PM Security
Next Norton is free and easy

Next Norton is free and easy

Data deluge protects networks, generates income while luring users.
Nate Cochrane Jul 28 2010 9:20AM Security
Microsoft IE8 stops one billion malware attacks

Microsoft IE8 stops one billion malware attacks

SmartScreen web spam filter reaches milestone.
Miya Knights Jul 27 2010 11:56AM Security
One in 10 PCs susceptible to malware attack

One in 10 PCs susceptible to malware attack

AVG Research is claiming that one in 10 of all PCs is infected by malware controlled by cybercriminals using the ‘Eleonore’ exploit toolkit.
Miya Knights Jul 23 2010 9:25AM Security
Deakin, CA partner on statistical malware detection

Deakin, CA partner on statistical malware detection

Automated process targets malware quicker, researchers claim.
Liz Tay Jul 22 2010 5:36PM Security
Stuxnet malware threat continues, targets control systems

Stuxnet malware threat continues, targets control systems

Microsoft issues "Fix It" temporary remedy for vulnerability.
Angela Moscaritolo Jul 22 2010 2:47PM Security
Dell servers shipped with malware infection

Dell servers shipped with malware infection

Some PowerEdge R410 servers affected.
Iain Thomson Jul 22 2010 6:57AM Security
German man arrested for webcam spying

German man arrested for webcam spying

Accused may have spied on over 150 girls.
Iain Thomson Jul 20 2010 12:25PM Oddware
VeriSign offers free website malware scanning

VeriSign offers free website malware scanning

SSL programme provides certification for safe sites.
Shaun Nichols Jul 20 2010 12:25PM Security
Microsoft looks into malware spreading via USB

Microsoft looks into malware spreading via USB

Disabling AutoRun doesn't combat threat.
Dan Kaplan Jul 19 2010 10:39AM Security
Fresh Facebook virus warning revealed to be a hoax

Fresh Facebook virus warning revealed to be a hoax

'Knob face' not a threat.
SC Australia Staff Jul 16 2010 2:10PM Security
Zeus takes aim at credit authentication services

Zeus takes aim at credit authentication services

Malware botnet exploits credit card security programmes.
Shaun Nichols Jul 15 2010 2:33PM Security
Barracuda enhances spam and virus firewall

Barracuda enhances spam and virus firewall

Enhances full inbound and outbound email scanning.
SC Australia Staff Jul 1 2010 1:43PM Security
Inquiry calls for 'cyber czar', compulsory anti-virus

Inquiry calls for 'cyber czar', compulsory anti-virus

Government could require anti-virus on internet-enabled machines.
Liz Tay Jun 22 2010 6:10PM Security
Apple adds stealth patch to fix Trojan vulnerability

Apple adds stealth patch to fix Trojan vulnerability

Fix for Trojan not mentioned in release notes.
Iain Thomson Jun 20 2010 7:56PM Security
World Cup lottery spam, targeted malware discovered

World Cup lottery spam, targeted malware discovered

Cybercriminals are actively exploiting interest in the World Cup.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 18 2010 10:28AM Security
New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware

New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware

A new round of mass SQL injection attacks began Friday morning.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 15 2010 10:15AM Security

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