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.

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
Suncorp discounts AVG security software

Suncorp discounts AVG security software

But does it stack up against other bank offers?
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2009 3:53PM Security
Google clamps down on 'malvertising'

Google clamps down on 'malvertising'

New resources to help arrest the spread of malware through advertising
networks.
Phil Muncaster Jun 22 2009 10:01AM Security
Secure social networking in the corporate world

Secure social networking in the corporate world

How do you embrace social media while ensuring your business is protected from the myriad of threats that come with it? Marshal8e6's Jeremy Hulse explains.
Jeremy Hulse Jun 19 2009 3:05PM Security
New malware threat targets Twitter users

New malware threat targets Twitter users

A new spammed malware attack is impersonating messages from micro-blogging site Twitter.
Shaun Nichols Jun 19 2009 2:31PM Security
New malware threat targets Twitter users

New malware threat targets Twitter users

Email attachment hides as message notification.
Shaun Nichols Jun 19 2009 2:31PM Security
Security experts uncover one-stop botnet marketplace

Security experts uncover one-stop botnet marketplace

Researchers have uncovered a fully-functional marketplace for the building and selling of botnets.
Shaun Nichols Jun 18 2009 10:27AM Security
Juniper and Kaspersky team up on network security

Juniper and Kaspersky team up on network security

Deeper integration promises better endpoint protection.
David Neal Jun 18 2009 6:46AM Networking
Microsoft free anti-virus 'Morro' set for launch

Microsoft free anti-virus 'Morro' set for launch

Microsoft is preparing for the much-anticipated launch of its free security software product, codenamed Morro.
SC Australia Staff Jun 16 2009 11:17AM Security
Air France crash prompts spam, malware outbreak

Air France crash prompts spam, malware outbreak

As expected, spammers and malware writers are trying to cash in on the Air France disaster.
Dan Kaplan Jun 15 2009 10:05AM Security
PC infections rising as botnets try to reseed

PC infections rising as botnets try to reseed

McAfee is reporting that it has seen a sharp rise in the number of PC infection and malware variants as botnet operators try to rebuild their networks after the McColo shutdown.
Iain Thomson Jun 12 2009 3:01PM Security
Email an open door to sophisticated security threats

Email an open door to sophisticated security threats

How easy is it to take steps to ensure computer users avoid unknowingly inviting malware - the unwanted guest - into the 'corporate home'?
Lysa Myers Jun 11 2009 5:27PM Security
Two new pieces of Mac malware surface

Two new pieces of Mac malware surface

Two new pieces of malware for Apple computers have been found in the wild, according to security firm Sophos.
Iain Thomson Jun 11 2009 2:49PM Security
Two new pieces of Mac malware surface

Two new pieces of Mac malware surface

Two new pieces of malware for Apple computers have been found in the wild according to security firm Sophos.
Iain Thomson Jun 11 2009 10:51AM Security
Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

The payload site for the mass compromise known as Beladen has changed its name to Shkarkimi.
Dan Raywood Jun 9 2009 3:33PM Security
Malware detected that allows a hacker full control over an ATM

Malware detected that allows a hacker full control over an ATM

Advanced malware that allows full control over an ATM through a customised user interface has been detected.
Dan Raywood Jun 5 2009 11:39AM Security
Google rates Gumblar distribution URL as top malware site

Google rates Gumblar distribution URL as top malware site

The URL hosting the Gumblar attack, which has compromised thousands of legitimate websites with code that silently redirects users to a single Chinese domain, heads Google's list of Top 10 malware sites.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 5 2009 11:17AM Security
Rogue malware attack seeps into Twitter

Rogue malware attack seeps into Twitter

A new Twitter attack is infecting users with a rogue antivirus download.
Shaun Nichols Jun 4 2009 1:48PM Security

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