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.

Malware writers piggyback on 9/11 anniversary

Malware writers piggyback on 9/11 anniversary

SEO poisoning reaches new low.
Iain Thomson Sep 14 2009 10:17AM Security
Facebook FanCheck app writer disputes claims that it is malicious

Facebook FanCheck app writer disputes claims that it is malicious

SEO poisoning "nothing to do with us".
Dan Raywood Sep 11 2009 10:47AM Security
Apple plugs remote-code execution flaws in iPhone

Apple plugs remote-code execution flaws in iPhone

Exchange issues, exposed passwords and much more.
Munir Kotadia Sep 10 2009 4:01PM Security
Symantec rolls out Norton 2010

Symantec rolls out Norton 2010

Company touts "Quorum" detection tool.
Shaun Nichols Sep 10 2009 3:01PM Security
Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

Fan Check application spreads malware to Facebookers.
Dan Raywood Sep 10 2009 9:29AM Security
Trojans continue to dominate threat detections

Trojans continue to dominate threat detections

Conficker takes top spot.
Dan Raywood Sep 4 2009 10:48AM Security
Virus Bulletin spam report good news for some

Virus Bulletin spam report good news for some

Only ClamAV, SPAMfighter Mail Gateway, and modusGate products fail test.
Shaun Nichols Sep 3 2009 11:53AM Security
Fortinet launches free PC security application

Fortinet launches free PC security application

No support or content filtering.
Staff Writers Sep 3 2009 6:43AM Security
AVG protects students with Star-Tech

AVG protects students with Star-Tech

Distributor's partnership runs "counter-intuitive" to reseller model.
Lilia Guan Sep 1 2009 11:23AM Security
Smartphone users ignoring malware threats

Smartphone users ignoring malware threats

Half of mobile users that encounter malware fall victim to it.
Phil Muncaster Sep 1 2009 10:43AM Security
AV makers fault Apple on Snow Leopard malware scanner

AV makers fault Apple on Snow Leopard malware scanner

New anti-virus could entice cybercriminals.
Dan Kaplan Sep 1 2009 10:13AM Security
Smartphone users ignoring malware threats

Smartphone users ignoring malware threats

Half of users encountering mobile malware fall victim.
Phil Muncaster Aug 31 2009 3:01PM Security
Conficker claims five million computers

Conficker claims five million computers

The Conficker worm is still lurking around the internet four months after it supposedly peaked.
Dan Raywood Aug 31 2009 11:29AM Security
Security vendors dismiss Snow Leopard anti-virus

Security vendors dismiss Snow Leopard anti-virus

Feature described as 'rudimentary'.
Phil Muncaster Aug 29 2009 6:38AM Security
Mass SQL injection attacks still scaling up

Mass SQL injection attacks still scaling up

The mass SQL injection attacks that gained attention earlier this week are continuing, with some 210,000 pages infected so far.
Chuck Miller Aug 28 2009 10:31AM Security
We don't need no education?

We don't need no education?

Advances in information technology have not been matched by advances in user education, as Lisa Myers explains.
Lisa Myers Aug 27 2009 4:24PM Security
Lazy web devs blamed for malware frenzy

Lazy web devs blamed for malware frenzy

Patching a year too late.
Phil Muncaster , Brett Winterford Aug 27 2009 11:09AM Software
Snow Leopard to contain anti-malware component

Snow Leopard to contain anti-malware component

The end of claims as the most secure OS?
Dan Kaplan Aug 27 2009 10:50AM Security
Jessica Biel tops Hollywood malware list

Jessica Biel tops Hollywood malware list

Actress trumps Brad Pitt as top cybercrime lure.
Shaun Nichols Aug 26 2009 5:33PM Security
New mass SQL injection attack infects 56,000 websites

New mass SQL injection attack infects 56,000 websites

Tens of thousands of websites have been compromised with a suite of malware containing backdoors, password stealers and downloaders, according to a security firm.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 25 2009 11:47AM Security

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