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.

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
Symantec completes PC Tools buy

Symantec completes PC Tools buy

Symantec completes its acquisition of PC Tools but remains mum on the financial details.
Negar Salek Oct 8 2008 12:35PM Security
Economic woes fueling spam malware

Economic woes fueling spam malware

The crisis on Wall Street is contributing to the largest rise in email-borne malware since February 2007.
Dan Kaplan Oct 8 2008 9:43AM Security
Facebook flooded with fake profiles

Facebook flooded with fake profiles

Spammers and malware writers exploiting site to infect users.
Phil Muncaster Oct 8 2008 9:38AM Security
Spam is getting nasty, says Symantec

Spam is getting nasty, says Symantec

The number of spam messages laden with malicious links or attachments is increasing, according to Symantec.
Shaun Nichols Oct 7 2008 3:20PM Security
Security giants fail Virus Bulletin test

Security giants fail Virus Bulletin test

Some of the biggest names in the security industry have failed the latest Virus Bulletin 100 test.
Shaun Nichols Oct 3 2008 3:03PM Security
Security giants fail Virus Bulletin test

Security giants fail Virus Bulletin test

Some of the biggest names in the security industry have failed the latest Virus Bulletin 100 test.
Shaun Nichols Oct 3 2008 10:58AM Security
Single Trojan accounts for 60 per cent of September attacks

Single Trojan accounts for 60 per cent of September attacks

A single family of Trojans has accounted for over 60 per cent of malware infections in September, according to Fortinet.
Iain Thomson Oct 1 2008 3:52PM Security
Mobile phones facing same threats as PCs

Mobile phones facing same threats as PCs

Around 500 viruses and malware that target mobile phones have been identified.
SC Australia Staff Sep 30 2008 9:38AM Security
Internode offers security for business

Internode offers security for business

Internode has announced the availability of IronPort spam and virus filter technology as a service for its small and medium business customers.
Negar Salek Sep 26 2008 9:14AM Telco/ISP
Record number of active viruses measured

Record number of active viruses measured

August was the worst month for cybercrime, with threats increasing by 51 percent.
Jackie Horne and Staff Reporter Sep 23 2008 10:50AM Security
'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

A newly released Open Source security program claims to have the potential to put antivirus software companies out of business.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2008 1:16PM Security
'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

A newly released Open Source security program claims to have the potential to put antivirus software companies out of business.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2008 1:06PM Security
Fake antivirus attacks rise

Fake antivirus attacks rise

Security experts are warning users to be on the lookout for a new rash of fake antivirus campaigns.
Shaun Nichols Sep 17 2008 10:10AM Security

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