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 ATMs in Las Vegas hotels hit by hackers

More ATMs in Las Vegas hotels hit by hackers

Several ATMs in Las Vegas have been exploited by hackers as a delegate reveals the extent of the incidents.
Dan Raywood Aug 5 2009 10:47AM Security
WatchGuard acquires BorderWare

WatchGuard acquires BorderWare

WatchGuard Technologies is to acquire BorderWare Technologies.
SC Australia Staff Aug 5 2009 10:27AM Security
Third of anti-virus vendors fail to protect Vista

Third of anti-virus vendors fail to protect Vista

Security vendors fail customers.
Phil Muncaster Aug 5 2009 6:42AM Security
Clampi banking trojan spreading rapidly

Clampi banking trojan spreading rapidly

Researchers have identified a new and dangerous banking trojan that can utilise a Windows tool to spread itself to all workstations across an organisation.
Dan Kaplan Jul 31 2009 2:01PM Security
Botnet armies driving spam to new heights

Botnet armies driving spam to new heights

More than 150,000 computers being infected every day, says McAfee.
Phil Muncaster Jul 30 2009 3:55PM Security
Malware served up thanks to solar eclipse

Malware served up thanks to solar eclipse

In a reprise of an old trick, cybercriminals are using SEO poisoning to attract victims to a rogue software site, according to Trend Micro.
Chuck Miller Jul 27 2009 3:15PM Security
Malware plague continues unabated

Malware plague continues unabated

2009 on course to break all records for new malware samples.
Shaun Nichols Jul 24 2009 3:24PM Security
Mobile malware is stepping up

Mobile malware is stepping up

Malicious applications that infect mobile devices are going to become more prevalent.
Dan Raywood Jul 22 2009 9:45AM Security
Application controls needed to block mobile malware

Application controls needed to block mobile malware

Security nightmare if development completely open.
Iain Thomson Jul 17 2009 3:09PM Technology
Application controls needed to block mobile malware

Application controls needed to block mobile malware

Security nightmare if development completely open.
Iain Thomson Jul 17 2009 10:06AM Security
Harry Potter movie targeted by criminals

Harry Potter movie targeted by criminals

Anti-virus vendor PC Tools said cybercriminals are targeting those looking to download the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie.
Staff Writers Jul 16 2009 3:23PM Security
Twitter users infected by Koobface virus

Twitter users infected by Koobface virus

Micro-blogging site Twitter has been hit by the Koobface virus.
Dan Raywood Jul 13 2009 11:12AM Security
New Mac malware attack spotted

New Mac malware attack spotted

Trojan masquerades as fictional MacCinema software.
Shaun Nichols Jul 9 2009 3:02PM Security
New Mac malware attack spotted

New Mac malware attack spotted

A new malware attack for MacOS X systems has been spotted in the wild.
Shaun Nichols Jul 9 2009 11:46AM Security
Trojans account for 70 per cent of all malware in second quarter of 2009

Trojans account for 70 per cent of all malware in second quarter of 2009

Trojans accounted for almost three quarters of all new malware between April and June this year.
SC Australia Staff Jul 8 2009 10:51AM Security
Conficker still lingering as users fail to apply basic protection

Conficker still lingering as users fail to apply basic protection

Users are still not taking basic steps to protect their computers and themselves from cyber attack, according to ESET.
Dan Raywood Jul 7 2009 11:01AM Security
Virus Bulletin names top spam blockers

Virus Bulletin names top spam blockers

Tests gauge efficacy of latest tools.
Shaun Nichols Jul 6 2009 10:14AM Security
Mozilla Firefox 3.5 officially released, improves browsing security

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 officially released, improves browsing security

After a prolonged beta period, Mozilla has officially released its new version of Firefox.
Chuck Miller Jul 1 2009 10:33AM Security
Trojans are fastest-growing data-stealing malware

Trojans are fastest-growing data-stealing malware

Most of the rise in cybercrime can be linked to data-stealing malware, and trojans are the fastest growing category, according to a report released by Trend Micro.
Chuck Miller Jun 30 2009 10:53AM Security
Harry Potter next up for hackers

Harry Potter next up for hackers

Criminals use black hat SEO to snare Potter fans.
Phil Muncaster Jun 29 2009 10:27AM Security

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