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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.

Malware finds a new home

Malware finds a new home

Compromised Websites are replacing email for mass distribution of malware argues Paul A. Henry.
Paul Henry Jul 5 2007 12:58PM Security
PandaLabs: Talking virus deleting files

PandaLabs: Talking virus deleting files

Computer users should watch out for a talking virus that infects their machine, an anti-virus company has warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Jul 4 2007 10:06AM Security
Mobile malware staying put and growing rapidly

Mobile malware staying put and growing rapidly

Mobile phone viruses are on the rise spreading data seeking spyware, money making Trojans and shutting down phones.
Negar Salek Jul 3 2007 2:27PM Security
Thousands infected with video disguised malware

Thousands infected with video disguised malware

A Trojan that disguises its malicious content by playing a humorous animation is spreading across the internet, according to security experts.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 28 2007 10:03AM Security
Mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

Mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

Alleged malware author picked up in Valencia.
Iain Thomson Jun 26 2007 12:54PM Security
Suspected mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

Suspected mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

A man suspected of creating and spreading a mobile phone virus has been arrested by police in Spain, according to reports.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 26 2007 11:02AM Security
Google launches API to combat phishing and malware sites

Google launches API to combat phishing and malware sites

Google has unlocked its malware and phishing blacklists to developers.
Negar Salek Jun 21 2007 3:39PM Security
Mafia-style mobs muscle in on malware

Mafia-style mobs muscle in on malware

McAfee highlights top 10 threats for 2007.
Robert Jaques Jun 21 2007 2:33PM Security
McAfee predictions accurate on phishing websites but not on mobile malware

McAfee predictions accurate on phishing websites but not on mobile malware

McAfee's Avert Labs researchers said they were accurate in predicting a 2007 rise in password-stealing websites and public awareness of identity and data theft, but were off-base in foretelling a jump in mobile malware and adware.
Frank Washkuch Jun 20 2007 9:43AM Security
Crippling malware attack strikes in Italy

Crippling malware attack strikes in Italy

ITALY - Researchers claim hundreds of sites compromised.
Shaun Nichols Jun 19 2007 4:13PM Security
'Direct' impact of malware down again, but overall costs rise

'Direct' impact of malware down again, but overall costs rise

Although the "direct" costs of worldwide malware attacks have declined for three years in a row, "indirect" costs have continued to rise, a new report from market research firm Computer Economics indicates.
Jim Carr Jun 15 2007 10:14AM Security
Malware poses as FTC complaint

Malware poses as FTC complaint

USA - The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has become the latest government agency to be used as a front for e-mail attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jun 15 2007 10:12AM Security
Symantec shows off next gen enterprise anti virus

Symantec shows off next gen enterprise anti virus

Built-out anti virus product to fend off Microsoft.
Shaun Nichols Jun 14 2007 11:30AM Security
Google says MCA's site is bad

Google says MCA's site is bad

Security experts are mum on claims by search engine Google that Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art Website contains malicious ‘badware’.
Negar Salek Jun 13 2007 3:48PM Security
Major antivirus vendors fail quality test

Major antivirus vendors fail quality test

Kaspersky, F-Secure and Grisoft stumped by Virus Bulletin 100.
Tom Sanders Jun 12 2007 11:43AM Security
Microsoft IIS sites 'twice as likely' to host malware

Microsoft IIS sites 'twice as likely' to host malware

Web servers running Microsoft's IIS software are twice as likely to host malware as other site servers, it was claimed this week.
Robert Jaques Jun 8 2007 3:23PM Security
Malware goes back to the future in May

Malware goes back to the future in May

New versions of old threats come back to haunt users.
Staff Writers Jun 6 2007 12:46PM Security
Mobile phone viruses gathering pace

Mobile phone viruses gathering pace

But analyst claims problem is a 'raindrop in a thunderstorm'.
Staff Writers May 31 2007 2:50PM Security
Smart malware steals from SSL streams

Smart malware steals from SSL streams

A new variant of the Russian Gozi Trojan has been discovered that is capable of stealing data during secure socket layer (SSL) transactions.
Iain Thomson May 23 2007 11:20AM Security
New strain of Gozi virus steals thousands of bank details

New strain of Gozi virus steals thousands of bank details

A fresh batch of the Russian Gozi virus has spread across the world stealing personal data from thousands of computer users.
Fiona Raisbeck May 22 2007 10:41AM Security

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