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 up 800 percent in 2007, says Panda

Malware up 800 percent in 2007, says Panda

The amount of malware captured last year increased by 800 percent over 2006, researchers said this week.
Frank Washkuch Jan 18 2008 4:08PM Security
Pre-teen creates iPhone malware

Pre-teen creates iPhone malware

A precocious pre-teen has prompted security warnings after creating a piece of malware for Apple's iPhone..
Shaun Nichols Jan 11 2008 7:18AM Security
First iPhone trojan more prank than malware

First iPhone trojan more prank than malware

Researchers have discovered the first trojan for Apple's iPhone.
Frank Washkuch Jan 9 2008 1:06PM Security
Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

The assassination of former Pakistan president Benazir Bhutto has become the latest hook to lure users to malicious websites..
Shaun Nichols Jan 7 2008 2:06PM Security
F-Secure: 100-percent increase in malware this year

F-Secure: 100-percent increase in malware this year

Researchers at anti-virus vendor F-Secure have noted a 100-percent increase over last year in the amount of malware detected during 2007.
Jim Carr Dec 6 2007 11:47AM Security
Security giants fail VB100 virus test

Security giants fail VB100 virus test

Researchers at Virus Bulletin have released the results of the latest VB100 computer security test, highlighting failures at a number of leading security vendors..
Shaun Nichols Dec 6 2007 6:58AM Security
In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

Researchers have spotted two active attacks and a new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that take advantage of a still unpatched vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
Dan Kaplan Dec 5 2007 9:45AM Security
Spammers shift to spreading malware

Spammers shift to spreading malware

Global spam volumes have doubled in the past year, showing a shift away from selling products towards spreading malware, according to new research.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Security
Malware bandits go looking for goals on ESPN's Soccernet.com

Malware bandits go looking for goals on ESPN's Soccernet.com

Attackers have hijacked banner advertisements on ESPN’s popular sports site, soccernet.com with fake ads purporting to be from skyauction.com in an attempt to lure visitors to download malware.
Negar Salek Dec 3 2007 5:45PM Security
I search therefore I am ..

I search therefore I am ..

Yet another politician has suggested that blocking the web can save us from terrorists. If only life was that simple.
Nick Barron Nov 29 2007 3:46PM Security
Report: October spam increase

Report: October spam increase

October was a scary month for IT administrators in charge of filtering spam, according to a pair of reports from messaging security firms.
Jim Carr Nov 19 2007 9:48AM Security
Commonwealth Bank partner with CA to offer free security

Commonwealth Bank partner with CA to offer free security

Commonwealth Bank Australia is offering 25,000 Netbank customers free access to Computer Associates (CA) security software as it aims to improve security for its online services.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2007 11:46AM Security
Five million malware sites exposed in October

Five million malware sites exposed in October

Security firm Webroot Software has identified five million websites hosting malicious spyware during October..
Clement James Nov 15 2007 7:20AM Security
Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

Sophos said that the new PDFex Trojan has been widely spammed out in emails with an infected Adobe Acrobat PDF attachment, and has reached third position in the malware chart.
Robert Jaques Nov 2 2007 3:06PM Security
Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

Cyber-criminals launch PDF malware offensive

PDF malware "smashed" into October's virus charts, a security firm reported today.
Robert Jaques Nov 2 2007 1:43PM Security
FTC spam contains malware

FTC spam contains malware

The US Federal Trade Commission is warning businesses to be on the lookout for spam that contains a trojan-laden attachment claiming to be a legal complaint against recipient.
Dan Kaplan Nov 1 2007 2:40PM Security
Halloween spam surges

Halloween spam surges

Spammers have coordinated a Halloween spam campaign using the Storm worm botnet with subject line ‘Halloween Storm'.
Negar Salek Oct 31 2007 3:31PM Security
McAfee buys ScanAlert in potential US$75 million deal

McAfee buys ScanAlert in potential US$75 million deal

McAfee announced today that it will acquire certification vendor ScanAlert in a deal potentially worth US$75 million.
Frank Washkush Jr Oct 31 2007 9:50AM Security
SMBs susceptible to virus and spyware attacks

SMBs susceptible to virus and spyware attacks

Seventy per cent of small and medium-sized businesses have experienced a spyware or virus attack in the last three months, new figures suggest.
Fiona Raisbeck Oct 18 2007 10:10AM Security
PC Tools ignites ThreatFire malware killer

PC Tools ignites ThreatFire malware killer

Firm claims proactive detection of viruses, Trojans, rootkits, key-loggers
and spyware.
Clement James Oct 11 2007 2:43PM Security

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