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.

Microsoft OneCare fails virus test

Microsoft OneCare fails virus test

Independent tests shows malware slipping through.
Tom Sanders Feb 6 2007 1:30PM Security
Bot claims to crack malware in minutes

Bot claims to crack malware in minutes

Threat Expert touted as a way of analysing online threats quickly.
Robert Jaques Feb 6 2007 8:41AM Security
JavaScript malware infecting various websites

JavaScript malware infecting various websites

Dozens of unrelated websites contain malicious scripts that attempt to infect users' machines with malware, security experts said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2007 1:32AM Security
Adware funders fined for malware contributions

Adware funders fined for malware contributions

Advertisers held accountable for illegal software installations.
Tom Sanders Feb 1 2007 9:23AM Security
Virus emails soar by a factor of 20

Virus emails soar by a factor of 20

Experts warn of 'explosive growth' in cyber-fraud, theft, spam and viruses.
Robert Jaques Feb 1 2007 9:23AM Security
Dorf storms the malware charts

Dorf storms the malware charts

Accounts for almost 50 percent of all malware seen during January.
Robert Jaques Feb 1 2007 9:23AM Security
MessageLabs Report: Phishing outnumbers virus attacks

MessageLabs Report: Phishing outnumbers virus attacks

Phishing scams have overtaken the number of emails containing viruses and Trojan horse programs for the first time, new research shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 31 2007 12:08PM Security
MessageLabs analyst: Put pressure on ISPs to stop malware

MessageLabs analyst: Put pressure on ISPs to stop malware

Businesses need to put ISPs under greater pressure to filter internet traffic to halt the increasing volumes of malware, according to Mark Sunner, chief security analyst at MessageLabs.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 31 2007 8:25AM Security
Windows Vista 'wide open' to malware

Windows Vista 'wide open' to malware

Security vendor claims new OS fails to stop attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2007 9:42AM Security
TomTom points the way to malware

TomTom points the way to malware

GO 910 sat-nav device infected with viruses.
Matt Chapman Jan 30 2007 9:42AM Security
TomTom devices infected with virus

TomTom devices infected with virus

A number of recently shipped TomTom satellite navigation devices are infected with malware, the Dutch company said today.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 30 2007 7:30AM Security
Vista crack programs hiding malware

Vista crack programs hiding malware

Trojans being bundled with piracy software, claims researcher.
Shaun Nichols Jan 29 2007 9:54AM Security
Sophos: US wins spam and malware crown

Sophos: US wins spam and malware crown

The US has been named and shamed as the nation that hosted more malicious code and relayed more spam than any other during 2006.
Robert Jaques Jan 23 2007 1:35PM Security
Storm virus spreads around the world

Storm virus spreads around the world

Emails claiming to contain news of the fierce storms causing havoc across Europe have spread viruses to hundreds of thousands of recipients, according to a security firm.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 22 2007 1:25AM Security
Late-emerging New Year's scam was December's top virus

Late-emerging New Year's scam was December's top virus

A worm posing as a New Year's greeting has been ranked as last month's most widespread virus, despite not appearing until 30 December.
Frank Washkuch Jan 4 2007 4:54PM Security
New Year's, Christmas malware targeting inboxes

New Year's, Christmas malware targeting inboxes

Email users are again getting the electronic age's version of coal in a stocking - holiday-season spam and malware.
Frank Washkuch Dec 27 2006 5:03PM Security
New endpoint malware detected by experts

New endpoint malware detected by experts

An endpoint security threat that steals sensitive company data from computers has been detected by experts.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 15 2006 9:03AM Security
Security experts warn of Vista-specific malware

Security experts warn of Vista-specific malware

With Vista launching today, a security firm warned that its list of the top 10 viruses detected worldwide during November 2006 includes three types of malware capable of infecting Microsoft’s next-gen Windows platform.
Clement James Dec 1 2006 3:19PM Security
2007 to bring video viruses

2007 to bring video viruses

McAfee publishes 10 security predictions for next year.
Tom Sanders Nov 30 2006 12:50PM Security
PoC malware bombards OS X users with pop-ups

PoC malware bombards OS X users with pop-ups

Security researchers have discovered proof-of-concept (PoC) code for an adware program that targets Apple's OS X operating system.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 29 2006 9:10AM Security

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