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.

"Beladen" website compromises cropping up

"Beladen" website compromises cropping up

A mass injection attack similar but unrelated to Gumblar has infected more than 40,000 websites, according to new research from Websense.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 2 2009 12:19PM Security
Microsoft Office 2000 users warned of potential malware attacks

Microsoft Office 2000 users warned of potential malware attacks

Microsoft has warned Office 2000 users that it plans to withdraw patch updates from the middle of July.
Dan Raywood Jun 2 2009 11:03AM Security
Questions asked over RFID tags and scanners

Questions asked over RFID tags and scanners

The security of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, and its ability to resist malware, has been questioned.
Dan Raywood Jun 1 2009 2:44PM Security
Experts offer tips to deal with Gumblar malware

Experts offer tips to deal with Gumblar malware

A number of security organizations are offering tips to deal with the Gumblar drive-by exploit, which is growing ever more pervasive.
Chuck Miller May 25 2009 9:24AM Security
Office of U.S. Marshals infected by Neeris virus

Office of U.S. Marshals infected by Neeris virus

The office of U.S. Marshals was infected with a computer virus on Thursday that was able to infiltrate their computer network because the federal law enforcement agency was running an out-of-date anti-malware solution.
Angela Moscaritolo May 25 2009 9:24AM Security
Conficker threat continues to grow

Conficker threat continues to grow

Weeks after leaving the media spotlight, the Conficker malware infection continues to spread, according to experts.
Shaun Nichols May 22 2009 2:14PM Security
Netbook comes with factory-sealed malware

Netbook comes with factory-sealed malware

In a rare occurrence, a brand-new factory-sealed netbook has been found to contain malware, according to researchers at Kaspersky Lab.
Chuck Miller May 21 2009 10:28AM Security
Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

The Gumblar attack is continuing to hit websites with new variants detected in Japan.
Dan Raywood May 20 2009 10:20AM Security
Sophos planning to supply antivirus in Klingon

Sophos planning to supply antivirus in Klingon

Sophos seems to be preparing to launch a version of its software security suit for users who prefer to speak Klingon.
Iain Thomson May 19 2009 2:48PM Security
New web-based malware attack hits internet

New web-based malware attack hits internet

A new web-based malware attack is currently being found six times more often than its nearest rival.
Dan Raywood May 18 2009 11:01AM Security
'Gumblar' attack explodes across the web

'Gumblar' attack explodes across the web

A complex new malware attack is setting infection records and raising alarms from security experts.
Shaun Nichols May 15 2009 2:53PM Security
Email security remains a threat

Email security remains a threat

SC Magazine takes a look at the products and managed services aimed at keeping the corporate inbox clean.
Staff Writers May 15 2009 12:07PM Security
More legitimate sites being used to host web-based malware

More legitimate sites being used to host web-based malware

More web-based malware is being hosted on compromised legitimate websites rather than suspicious sites, according to MessageLabs.
SC Australia Staff May 15 2009 10:48AM Security
'Gumblar' attack explodes on to the web

'Gumblar' attack explodes on to the web

A complex new malware attack is setting infection records and raising alarms from security experts.
Shaun Nichols May 15 2009 10:20AM Security
Juniper Networks embeds security into Junos

Juniper Networks embeds security into Junos

Juniper Networks has extended the functionality of its Junos network operating system with the inclusion of a range of embedded security applications.
Ian Williams May 15 2009 6:26AM Networking
Malware most potent on social networks

Malware most potent on social networks

Malware distributed via social networking sites is 10 times more effective than malware spread via email, according to Kaspersky Lab Global Research.
Chuck Miller May 13 2009 10:41AM Security
Bogus versions of Microsoft Windows 7 infected with malware

Bogus versions of Microsoft Windows 7 infected with malware

The final release candidate for Microsoft's newest version of Windows was made available last week, and already infected pirated versions of the software are making the rounds.
Chuck Miller May 11 2009 11:04AM Security
Signature-based scanners fail to pick up malware

Signature-based scanners fail to pick up malware

Signature-based scanners are failing to pick up more than half of malware, according to ScanSafe's quarterly Global Threat Report.
SC Australia Staff May 8 2009 10:45AM Security
Security firms warn of malware avalanche

Security firms warn of malware avalanche

Security firm Fortinet has warned in its latest threat report of an ever-growing tide of malware.
Staff Writers May 8 2009 10:13AM Security
Image spam levels reach 19-month high

Image spam levels reach 19-month high

Levels of image spam have reached a 19-month high that is getting harder to detect.
Dan Raywood May 6 2009 10:30AM Security

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