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.

More Mac DNS changing malware uncovered

More Mac DNS changing malware uncovered

Despite conventional wisdom, Mac malware remains alive and well.
Dan Kaplan Aug 25 2009 11:33AM Security
Trend Micro slims down anti-virus systems

Trend Micro slims down anti-virus systems

Fights resource hogging.
Shaun Nichols Aug 25 2009 6:29AM Security
Malware designed to steal IDs increased 600 percent

Malware designed to steal IDs increased 600 percent

The number of users victimized by malware specifically intended to rob personally identifiable information leapt 600 percent this year.
Greg Masters Aug 24 2009 10:13AM Security
Vendors warn over Win32.Induc virus that attacks Delphi

Vendors warn over Win32.Induc virus that attacks Delphi

Users and software developers have been warned of the 'Win32.Induc' virus that targets development environments in order to infiltrate applications at the point they are written and compiled.
Dan Raywood Aug 24 2009 9:35AM Security
Virus targets Delphi code compiler

Virus targets Delphi code compiler

Raises eyebrows and reddens faces.
Shaun Nichols Aug 22 2009 12:08PM Software
"Dirtiest" websites host average of 18,000 threats

"Dirtiest" websites host average of 18,000 threats

The most dangerous sites on the web are propagating an average of 18,000 different pieces of malware, according to Symantec.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 21 2009 12:17PM Security
Phishing apps found on Facebook

Phishing apps found on Facebook

A new round of rogue Facebook applications is sending notifications that lead users to phishing sites, according to researchers at Trend Micro.
Chuck Miller Aug 21 2009 11:37AM Security
Identity theft via malware set to skyrocket

Identity theft via malware set to skyrocket

Experts warn of potential 600 per cent jump in cases.
Shaun Nichols Aug 21 2009 9:59AM Security
Virus discovered deep in Delphi programming language

Virus discovered deep in Delphi programming language

A new virus infecting certain applications has been detected and is reportedly spreading quickly.
Greg Masters Aug 20 2009 10:36AM Security
Outspoken cop questions whether to "turn the Internet off"

Outspoken cop questions whether to "turn the Internet off"

Panic erupts as IT security issues hit mainstream television.
Munir Kotadia Aug 18 2009 2:53PM Security
Twitter used as botnet command-and-control hub

Twitter used as botnet command-and-control hub

Researchers have discovered that Twitter messages were used to issue new instructions to bots.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 17 2009 11:24AM Security
Twilight star's pictures become latest malware threat

Twilight star's pictures become latest malware threat

Users have been warned not to click on links purporting to take them to the images.
Phil Muncaster Aug 17 2009 10:15AM Security
Majority of signature-based scanners missed Gumblar attacks

Majority of signature-based scanners missed Gumblar attacks

Signature-based scanners missed 88 per cent of Gumblar attacks.
SC Australia Staff Aug 14 2009 3:21PM Security
Web attacks surge by a third

Web attacks surge by a third

Increase in data-theft Trojans.
Phil Muncaster Aug 14 2009 10:05AM Security
Browser malware test shines light on IE8

Browser malware test shines light on IE8

How does your browser rate?
Ry Crozier Aug 14 2009 8:34AM Security
Aussie charged over malicious code injections

Aussie charged over malicious code injections

Virus targeted bank details and credit card numbers.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2009 7:17AM Security
Malware apps found to have short life span

Malware apps found to have short life span

Roughly half of all new malware dies off within the first day of its deployment, according to security experts.
Shaun Nichols Aug 13 2009 2:39PM Security
New Koobface variant hits Twitter users

New Koobface variant hits Twitter users

New and improved version causing problems.
Iain Thomson Aug 10 2009 11:14AM Security
Cove builds tools to fight Gumblar

Cove builds tools to fight Gumblar

Denies high infection rates.
Brett Winterford Aug 6 2009 3:19PM Security
Top 10 of Black Hat and Defcon

Top 10 of Black Hat and Defcon

Security woes from Las Vegas.
Iain Thomson Aug 6 2009 9:50AM Security

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