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.

Warning over Olympics Storm virus

Warning over Olympics Storm virus

Security organisations are warning of a new virus attack that uses the upcoming Chinese Olympics to spread a new variant of the Storm malware..
Iain Thomson Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Security
Kaspersky pinpoints workaround for ransomware virus

Kaspersky pinpoints workaround for ransomware virus

While Kaspersky Lab is yet to crack the 1024-bit encryption key used to blackmail unwitting victims of the Gpcode virus, the security research firm has created a free utility to restore files that may have been deleted by the ransomware variant.
Mitchell Bingemann Jun 17 2008 2:08PM Security
Ransomware virus uses 1,024-bit key

Ransomware virus uses 1,024-bit key

Security specialists are warning of a new virus that encrypts data on infected machines and demands money for the decryption key..
Iain Thomson Jun 7 2008 11:42AM Security
Report claims IT underestimates scope of malware

Report claims IT underestimates scope of malware

A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has found malware has become so prevalent that 25 percent of computers in the United States are now infected.
Ashley Clark Jun 5 2008 3:34PM Security
Apple iCal vulnerability offers malware risk

Apple iCal vulnerability offers malware risk

Three vulnerabilities in Apple's iCal personal calendar application could enable remote attackers to install malicious code on victim's machines.
Dan Kaplan May 22 2008 9:56AM Security
Shape-shifting malware hits the web

Shape-shifting malware hits the web

Security experts have warned that new developments in malware are allowing criminals to stay one step ahead of security software.
Clement James May 15 2008 10:11PM Security
Poorly implemented sites blamed for latest malware infection

Poorly implemented sites blamed for latest malware infection

Half a million websites have been infected with a new round of malware attack and poorly implemented website configurations have been blamed.
Greg Masters May 14 2008 10:24AM Security
Spam Pledge calls for end to junk email

Spam Pledge calls for end to junk email

Security firm Sophos has launched a Spam Pledge to mark the 30th anniversary of junk email, urging users to help stamp out the scourge of spam.
Staff Writers May 2 2008 10:18AM Security
Hackers look to 'hardware viruses'

Hackers look to 'hardware viruses'

Criminal hackers are creating malicious hardware which experts warn will be much more difficult to detect than conventional software-based malware.
Robert Jaques May 1 2008 11:06PM Security
Malware carries end-user agreement

Malware carries end-user agreement

Malware packages are now being sold with an end-user licence agreement in a sign of the increasing professionalism of the underground industry..
Iain Thomson Apr 30 2008 7:32AM Security
Rethinking virus protection

Rethinking virus protection

With the growth of malicious programs currently outpacing that of legitimate applications, and traditional countermeasures proving inadequate, consumers and security vendors may need to join forces to ward off threats.
Mark Bregman, CTO, Symantec Corp Apr 24 2008 2:50PM Security
Infosec: Malware to grow tenfold in 2008

Infosec: Malware to grow tenfold in 2008

The number of online threats will have grown tenfold by the end of 2007, according to researchers at anti-malware firm Kaspersky..
Ian Williams Apr 24 2008 1:48PM Security
AVG readies AVG Antivirus Free 8.0

AVG readies AVG Antivirus Free 8.0

AVG Technologies will release AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 tomorrow, the latest version of its popular free security software..
Robert Jaques Apr 24 2008 1:48PM Security
New spam outbreak says its seen you naked

New spam outbreak says its seen you naked

Security vendor Marshal is warning email users of a new mass targeted spam outbreak which contains a personalised subject line claiming to have caught 'you' naked on video.
Staff Writers Apr 18 2008 3:23PM Security
Malware writers cash in on Olympics

Malware writers cash in on Olympics

A video file laced with a malicious rootkit is the latest attempt by hackers to cash in on the Beijing Olympics..
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Security
McAfee discovers malware that targets Tibet supporters

McAfee discovers malware that targets Tibet supporters

Two pro-Tibet websites were attacked with a malware that can attack local or remote databases linked to the user's computer, McAfee discovered.
Sue Apr 14 2008 4:22PM Security
Malware mimicking legitimate business

Malware mimicking legitimate business

Malware development is now closely mimicking the legitimate business world, according to Symantec's latest internet security threat report..
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2008 1:04PM Security
Malware mimicking legitimate business

Malware mimicking legitimate business

R&D budgets, outsourcing models and support services.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2008 11:34AM Security
Security hack reveals Microsoft porn virus

Security hack reveals Microsoft porn virus

Well, nothing in the headline above is remotely connected to the truth, but with those keywords this webpage is going to go ballistic. Can you digg it baby? Yeah! Groovy! But there was a little bit of something in the headline, which connects with today’s sermon, so pay attention up the back! And stop doing that to your sister. Eeew!
Ian Yates Apr 8 2008 3:36PM Security
Big names fail VB100 antivirus test

Big names fail VB100 antivirus test

Several major security vendors have failed the latest VB100 antivirus test..
Shaun Nichols Apr 5 2008 11:12AM Security

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