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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.

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
Symantec joins European malware hunt

Symantec joins European malware hunt

Symantec and the EC are to support a virus collecting WOMBAT
Staff Writers Apr 3 2008 9:44AM Security
USB malware on the rise

USB malware on the rise

Around a tenth of all malware is designed to use portable storage media, such as removable USB drives, as an attack and spread vector..
Robert Jaques Apr 3 2008 7:31AM Security
Protect your site from malware, warns Forrester

Protect your site from malware, warns Forrester

A new report by analyst firm Forrester Research has again highlighted the growing threat to firms of their web sites being infected by malware and their brands being abused in sophisticated phishing attacks.
Phil Muncaster Mar 27 2008 3:03PM Security
Malware writers target pro-Tibet groups

Malware writers target pro-Tibet groups

Pro-Tibet organisations are being targeted by a wave of malware attacks following rioting and police crackdowns in the volatile region of western China..
Shaun Nichols Mar 26 2008 7:00AM Security
Adware tops February malware chart

Adware tops February malware chart

An adware program has topped a security firm's monthly malware breakdown for the first time..
Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008 3:06PM Security
New virus tries to dupe victims into googling its name

New virus tries to dupe victims into googling its name

A new virus that appears to harken back to the days when malware was written for notoriety and annoyance is actually a craftily executed social engineering scheme that seeks financial fortune for its masterminds.
Dan Kaplan Mar 5 2008 10:04AM Security
Malware writers team up for virus testing

Malware writers team up for virus testing

Cyber-criminals and malware writers are looking for ways to test their creations before distributing them, according to research carried out by security firm PandaLabs..
Clement James Mar 3 2008 7:19AM Security
Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

A variety of malware threats, rather than one specific virus, dominated the security landscape this February, according to security firm BitDefender..
Clement James Mar 3 2008 7:19AM Security
Russia overtakes China as the world's highest producer of malware and viruses

Russia overtakes China as the world's highest producer of malware and viruses

Russia has overtaken China as the world’s highest producer of spyware and viruses according to researchers at security vendor PC Tools.
Staff Writers Feb 25 2008 4:13PM Security
Malware gets up close and personal

Malware gets up close and personal

Malware writers are increasingly tailoring attacks to specific regions, languages and applications..
Shaun Nichols Feb 22 2008 7:03AM Security
Hackers step up website attacks

Hackers step up website attacks

Trend Micro has warned that hackers are intensifying attacks on legitimate websites to spread malware..
Clement James Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Security
US Homeland Security delivers new malware capture method

US Homeland Security delivers new malware capture method

A project funded by the Department of Homeland Security promises to give security researchers a new way to kill botnets and targeted malware attacks before they infect computers.
Jim Carr Feb 20 2008 10:03AM Security
US elections become latest malware lure

US elections become latest malware lure

Campaign videos used to spread Trojans.
Shaun Nichols Feb 18 2008 7:36AM Security

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