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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.

Users fall for web ad virus stunt

Users fall for web ad virus stunt

'Get your PC infected here' gets 400 hits.
Staff Writers May 21 2007 1:58PM Security
New threats top April malware charts

New threats top April malware charts

ESET, a security firm based in Bratislava, warned today that April showed "renewed vigour" in terms of malware threats.
Clement James May 15 2007 2:36PM Security
Windows Update used to download malware updates

Windows Update used to download malware updates

Hackers have used a Windows Update process to inject malicious code onto a system while avoiding firewalls, according to researchers at Symantec.
Frank Washkuch May 15 2007 2:14PM Security
Google warns of web malware epidemic

Google warns of web malware epidemic

One in ten internet sites are hosting code that attacks browsers, says Google.
Iain Thomson May 15 2007 10:42AM Security
Fortinet joins Microsoft virus hunt

Fortinet joins Microsoft virus hunt

Virus Information Alliance gains unified threat management firm.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 12:08PM Security
Fortinet joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance

Fortinet joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance

Fortinet has announced that the company has joined Microsoft's Virus Information Alliance (VIA).
Fiona Raisbeck May 14 2007 9:49AM Security
Automation the key to tackling malware

Automation the key to tackling malware

Teaching software to find malware will speed up the protection process.
Matt Chapman Apr 30 2007 2:39PM Security
Mobile viruses may be underreported

Mobile viruses may be underreported

Network operators may be keeping quiet on scale of problem.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2007 3:00PM Telco/ISP
Hacking tools top malware threats

Hacking tools top malware threats

Backdoors, key-loggers and droppers the main malware menaces.
Matt Chapman Apr 27 2007 11:46AM Security
Malware authors cut out attachments

Malware authors cut out attachments

Infected web pages now the attack du jour.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2007 10:57AM Security
Total malware volumes grow 'dramatically'

Total malware volumes grow 'dramatically'

Malicious code writers target the web in earnest.
Robert Jaques Apr 26 2007 3:00PM Security
Infosecurity: Convergence of spam and viruses detected in new attack

Infosecurity: Convergence of spam and viruses detected in new attack

Hackers have launched an attack that combines spam and viruses in a new global campaign, according to the latest report from MessageLabs.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 26 2007 10:13AM Security
Malware spam promises Virginia Tech video

Malware spam promises Virginia Tech video

Hackers have begun cashing in on the Virginia Tech university tragedy by spamming out malware-infected emails.
Robert Jaques Apr 20 2007 10:44AM Security
Hackers turn to PowerPoint for virus infection

Hackers turn to PowerPoint for virus infection

Slack patching leaves application open.
Iain Thomson Apr 19 2007 1:00PM Security
Stiletto model malware spreads via Skype

Stiletto model malware spreads via Skype

Pykse-A worm spreads via IM component of popular VoIP application.
Robert Jaques Apr 18 2007 2:48PM Security
Paris Hilton images form new .ani attack, replace Britney Spears

Paris Hilton images form new .ani attack, replace Britney Spears

The same group of hackers who last week promised nude photographs of Britney Spears is now believed to be mass spamming messages that contain a clickable image of porn star Jenna Jameson.
Dan Kaplan Apr 13 2007 9:31AM Security
McAfee warns 'malware is growing up'

McAfee warns 'malware is growing up'

Online pests reaching new levels of sophistication and professionalism.
Shaun Nichols Apr 12 2007 11:08AM Security
A sad song: Kaspersky discovers iPod proof-of-concept virus

A sad song: Kaspersky discovers iPod proof-of-concept virus

Music lovers might want to cover their ears for this one: Kaspersky Lab announced today that it has discovered the first virus affecting iPod.
Dan Kaplan Apr 10 2007 9:59AM Security
Variety of malware attacks Windows ANI flaw

Variety of malware attacks Windows ANI flaw

A worm spotted by Symantec early this week and a proof-of-concept exploit for a fully patched Vista operating system are among the malware attacking the dangerous vulnerability in Microsoft Windows animated cursor handling (ANI).
Frank Washkuch Apr 3 2007 10:04AM Security
Malware plague hits 40 percent of firms

Malware plague hits 40 percent of firms

Global security issue not being addressed, says Webroot.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 10:21AM Security

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