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 spoofs AVG web site

Malware spoofs AVG web site

A dangerous new variant of malware is attacking PCs in the UK, hijacking the victim's browser and directing them to a fake site masquerading as AVG's own front page.
Tony Dennis Nov 27 2008 12:22AM Security
Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

The Pentagon has banned the use of portable USB drives after fears that they are being used to propagate viruses.
Iain Thomson Nov 26 2008 6:16AM Security
Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Security concerns over global malware epidemic.
Iain Thomson Nov 25 2008 9:41AM Security
Microsoft copied us: AVG

Microsoft copied us: AVG

Free anti-virus provider AVG Technologies claims that Microsoft is ‘clearly’ following its lead in the security market but that it will face many challenges pursuing a free model, including a severe reseller backlash.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2008 5:04PM Security
Malware posing as "High School Musical" files hit P2P networks

Malware posing as "High School Musical" files hit P2P networks

Cybercriminals are now distributing malware on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks disguised as music and video files related to the popular Disney movie High School Musical, Panda Security has reported.
Angela Moscsaritolo Nov 24 2008 10:20AM Security
New mobile virus goes 'old school'

New mobile virus goes 'old school'

A new virus is relying on some old tricks to infect Windows Mobile users. The so-called 'companion virus' attack uses a method of assuming the identity of an existing file and moving the old file to a different location.
Shaun Nichols Nov 17 2008 6:49AM Security
Attacks at 40Gb/s: Arbor talks about ISP-level security

Attacks at 40Gb/s: Arbor talks about ISP-level security

iTnews interviewed Nick Race, Australian Manager of Arbor Networks, about the size and strength of new malicious attacks, Australian vulnerability, and how inter-ISP networks provided better security than end-user software.
Kathryn Small Nov 13 2008 2:20PM Security
Microsoft reports new malware attacking vulnerability

Microsoft reports new malware attacking vulnerability

Microsoft has reported 'strong deployments' of the MS08-067 Security Bulletin.
SC Australia Staff Nov 10 2008 10:36AM Security
Hackers begin malware barrage soon after Obama elected

Hackers begin malware barrage soon after Obama elected

Internet fraudsters did not wait long to capitalise on the election of Barack Obama, flooding inboxes on Wednesday with malware spam.
Dan Kaplan Nov 6 2008 10:35AM Security
Microsoft: Flaws down but malware on the rise

Microsoft: Flaws down but malware on the rise

The amount of malware is increasing, and vulnerabilities are more likely to be found in applications than operating systems, according to the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report.
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
Websense identifies Halloween malware infections

Websense identifies Halloween malware infections

Halloween provided extra scares as some sites were compromised with malware.
SC Australia Staff Nov 4 2008 11:38AM Security
Source of rogue malware tracked down

Source of rogue malware tracked down

The trail of bogus anti-virus software and the money it brings in leads to a software company in Russia, according to security researchers.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 31 2008 10:44AM Security
Javascript to be next core malware language

Javascript to be next core malware language

The demand that web 2.0 has placed on browsers is opening up new vulnerabilities to unsuspecting users, Itzik Kotler, team leader of the Security Operation Center at IT security firm Radware, has warned.
Staff Writers Oct 30 2008 9:31AM Security
Financial malware gets smarter

Financial malware gets smarter

Banks falling behind fraudsters.
Iain Thomson Oct 25 2008 1:30PM Security
Malware attacks soar to new levels

Malware attacks soar to new levels

The amount of malware blocked in the third quarter of this year increased by a staggering 338 per cent compared with the first quarter, according to new figures from web security firm ScanSafe.
Phil Muncaster Oct 22 2008 6:46AM Security
Adobe homepage hosts malicious link

Adobe homepage hosts malicious link

Adobe has hosted a web page that redirects visitors to websites that contain malware.
Dan Raywood Oct 20 2008 11:11AM Security
New rogue software expected to target Mac users

New rogue software expected to target Mac users

A new program that claims to be an anti-spyware solution for the Mac is likely rogue software, security researchers warned on Friday.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 20 2008 10:11AM Security
Early alarms over new Mac malware

Early alarms over new Mac malware

A new rogue security application for the Mac could be on the way, according to one industry executive.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2008 4:00PM Security
Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

A fake email making the rounds seemingly comes from Microsoft, but actually contains a trojan.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
New version of SilentBanker Trojan causes concern

New version of SilentBanker Trojan causes concern

Warnings have been made about an improvement to the SilentBanker Trojan.
Dan Raywood Oct 9 2008 9:50AM Security

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