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.

iPhone hacker did users a favour: poll

iPhone hacker did users a favour: poll

75 per cent endorse 'Rick-roller'.
Dan Raywood Nov 11 2009 11:32AM Security
Koobface sets sights on Google Reader

Koobface sets sights on Google Reader

Accounts used to host attack videos.
Shaun Nichols Nov 10 2009 1:53PM Security
Gumblar site infections return, WordPress among affected

Gumblar site infections return, WordPress among affected

Sites show error message.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 9 2009 11:47AM Security
Commentary: Experts in denial about Mac security?

Commentary: Experts in denial about Mac security?

How important is security when buying a Mac?
Munir Kotadia Nov 7 2009 12:33AM Security
Day 15: ISP e-security draft code held up as "reasonable steps"

Day 15: ISP e-security draft code held up as "reasonable steps"

Sparks calls of relevance and furious debate.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2009 2:45PM Security
The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch crew stalk Telstra's CEO David Thodey.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 6 2009 12:36PM Security
New Facebook malware promises to reveal identities

New Facebook malware promises to reveal identities

Spammers latch onto Honesty Box app.
Dan Raywood Nov 6 2009 11:21AM Security
Windows 7 fails to stop eight out of ten viruses

Windows 7 fails to stop eight out of ten viruses

UAC default configuration "is not effective".
Dan Raywood Nov 6 2009 11:15AM Security
Creator of Space Invaders game hits back at Symantec criticism

Creator of Space Invaders game hits back at Symantec criticism

Not technically malware, creator claims.
Dan Raywood Nov 6 2009 10:52AM Security
Online game disguised as Space Invaders hits Mac users with trojan

Online game disguised as Space Invaders hits Mac users with trojan

Trojan deletes file for each enemy ship destroyed.
Dan Raywood Nov 5 2009 10:50AM Security
Warning: Make sure that's Google Wave-ing you in

Warning: Make sure that's Google Wave-ing you in

Trojans play on interest in invite-only service.
Shaun Nichols Nov 3 2009 12:51PM Security
Security industry 'not making much difference'

Security industry 'not making much difference'

500 percent increase in malware last year.
Munir Kotadia Nov 3 2009 12:16PM Security
Worm outbreaks on the up, says Microsoft threat report

Worm outbreaks on the up, says Microsoft threat report

Worms climb from fifth to second most prevalent cyberthreat.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 3 2009 11:45AM Security
Trojan attack targets Facebook users

Trojan attack targets Facebook users

Malware scam claims to offer password reset confirmation.
David Neal Oct 29 2009 3:17AM Security
Laws to prosecute malware makers flagged

Laws to prosecute malware makers flagged

Liberal Senator proposes to tackle malware using the Spam Act.
Brett Winterford Oct 28 2009 12:51PM Security
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
Munir Kotadia Oct 21 2009 2:30PM Security
Symantec finds rogue AV to be well-oiled profit machine

Symantec finds rogue AV to be well-oiled profit machine

Business is booming.
Dan Kaplan Oct 20 2009 10:41AM Security
Gumblar botnet awake after five months

Gumblar botnet awake after five months

Malware injects iframe.
Dan Raywood Oct 19 2009 9:33AM Security
Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

Fraudsters demand money to release locked PCs.
Phil Muncaster Oct 16 2009 11:24AM Security
Google to offer webmasters samples of malware code

Google to offer webmasters samples of malware code

Aids in site clean-up process.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 16 2009 11:17AM Security

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