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.

Tiger Woods malware detected

Tiger Woods malware detected

Becomes latest news event hijacked by malware writers.
Dan Raywood Dec 1 2009 10:27AM Security
Malware hidden in English language text

Malware hidden in English language text

How hackers could evade antivirus protection.
Robert Blincoe Dec 1 2009 12:13AM Security
JB Hi-Fi, Overclockers websites compromised

JB Hi-Fi, Overclockers websites compromised

Users document their infections.
Ben Grubb Nov 30 2009 1:33PM Security
RSA: iPhone worm marks "early days of mobile malware"

RSA: iPhone worm marks "early days of mobile malware"

iPhones need to be treated like Blackberries.
Dan Raywood Nov 25 2009 10:53AM Security
Large Hadron Collider spam carries virus

Large Hadron Collider spam carries virus

Security experts are warning of a malware attack disguised as a video of the Large Hadron Collider in action.
Staff Writers Nov 25 2009 10:09AM Security
Analysis: iPhone malware evolution on overdrive

Analysis: iPhone malware evolution on overdrive

Massive mobile phone virus in 2010?
Munir Kotadia Nov 23 2009 1:44PM Security
Conficker still a threat, one year on

Conficker still a threat, one year on

Complacency now an issue.
Dan Raywood Nov 23 2009 11:09AM Security
Voting machines hit by malware lead to allegations of voter fraud

Voting machines hit by malware lead to allegations of voter fraud

'Unhackable' machines may have been compromised.
Dan Raywood Nov 23 2009 10:37AM Security
Jailbroken iPhones hit by botnet threat

Jailbroken iPhones hit by botnet threat

Ban jailbroken iPhones from the enterprise?
Munir Kotadia Nov 23 2009 9:15AM Security
Botnet begins social networking spam run

Botnet begins social networking spam run

'DonBot' makes an offer Twitter can't refuse.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2009 11:32AM Security
Windows 7 likely to come into cross-hairs of attackers

Windows 7 likely to come into cross-hairs of attackers

Symantec forecasts security risks for 2010.
Greg Masters Nov 20 2009 10:44AM Security
Twilight mania feeds malware writers

Twilight mania feeds malware writers

Fervour over film saga makes easy prey for cyber fiends.
Shaun Nichols Nov 19 2009 1:45PM Security
Gumblar botnet on the march again

Gumblar botnet on the march again

Prolific malware is changing its behaviour to avoid shutdown.
Phil Muncaster Nov 19 2009 10:21AM Security
Commentary: 'Silly' iPhone owners deserve what they get

Commentary: 'Silly' iPhone owners deserve what they get

If you must jailbreak, change the default password!
Munir Kotadia Nov 18 2009 2:59PM Security
Over 75% of security products fail to perform

Over 75% of security products fail to perform

ICSA releases damning report.
Dan Raywood Nov 18 2009 10:39AM Security
New Zeus campaign hits

New Zeus campaign hits

Masquerades as prominent US telco.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 17 2009 11:37AM Security
"Frighteningly bad" Adobe Flash flaw discovered

"Frighteningly bad" Adobe Flash flaw discovered

Issue is 'not patchable'.
Greg Masters Nov 16 2009 11:15AM Security
The Crunch: iPhone virus outbreak, AVG and 2012

The Crunch: iPhone virus outbreak, AVG and 2012

No business case for OS X anti-virus app.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 13 2009 12:27PM Security
iPhone virus maker regrets 'stupidity'

iPhone virus maker regrets 'stupidity'

Receiving death threats.
Ben Grubb Nov 11 2009 8:03PM Security
Booming AVG goes viral to boost its 2,600 resellers

Booming AVG goes viral to boost its 2,600 resellers

More than 60 percent growth last year.
Munir Kotadia Nov 11 2009 1:46PM Security

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