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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.

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
Antispyware added to BitDefender Online scanner

Antispyware added to BitDefender Online scanner

BitDefender has boosted the functionality of its free Online Scanner adding antispyware technologies, the security vendor announced today.
Staff Writers Feb 12 2008 2:17PM Security
International group pushing for anti-malware testing standard

International group pushing for anti-malware testing standard

A group of security companies and anti-virus testers have formed an organisation dedicated to creating universally accepted standards for evaluating anti-malware products.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2008 10:37AM Security
StopBadware finds RealPlayer serving up more than audio/video

StopBadware finds RealPlayer serving up more than audio/video

An internet security nonprofit has designated the two latest versions of the popular RealPlayer as "badware."
Dan Kaplan Feb 5 2008 10:18AM Security
Attackers targeting pirated versions of Windows

Attackers targeting pirated versions of Windows

Malware that exploits un-patched pirated versions of Microsoft Windows have topped Bitdefender's January top ten security threats list.
Staff Writers Feb 1 2008 12:41PM Security
Malicious ads infect Expedia and Rhapsody

Malicious ads infect Expedia and Rhapsody

Malicious banner ads have been uncovered on travel site Expedia and music service Rhapsody.
Shaun Nichols Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Security
Viruses now posing on digital picture frames

Viruses now posing on digital picture frames

At least two brands of digital picture frames, a popular gift during the recent holiday season, have been contaminated by malware and one of the models - Insignia's 10.4-inch frame - has been recalled by the manufacturer and pulled from the shelves of Best Buy.
Jack Rogers Jan 30 2008 10:05AM Security
Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Security experts have warned users to focus on securing their whole online lifestyle in 2008.
Clement James Jan 21 2008 6:58AM Security

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