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.

Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Rogue banner ads slip through safety net.
Tom Sanders Feb 21 2007 10:56AM Security
Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Microsoft's messaging client for several days has displayed banner ads that attempted to install malware on user's systems.
Tom Sanders Feb 21 2007 10:10AM Security
Virus writers target Australian PM

Virus writers target Australian PM

Security experts have warned of a virus being distributed via email claiming that the Australian Prime Minister has had a serious heart attack.
Iain Thomson Feb 20 2007 8:59AM Security
Zhelatin mutants storm virus charts

Zhelatin mutants storm virus charts

Raft of new variants detected.
Robert Jaques Feb 14 2007 9:04AM Security
Asian firms held back by virus fears

Asian firms held back by virus fears

Lack of qualified IT staff seen as problem.
Simon Burns Feb 14 2007 9:04AM Security
Mobile viruses soar in 2006

Mobile viruses soar in 2006

Four out of five mobile operators affected, claims report.
Matt Chapman Feb 13 2007 9:41AM Security
Security flaw hits Trend Micro antivirus

Security flaw hits Trend Micro antivirus

Vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution.
Shaun Nichols Feb 9 2007 1:36PM Security
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

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