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 threat doubles in September

Malware threat doubles in September

Huge rise in targeted attacks.
Will Head Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Security
Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

Golf sites fall into malware sand trap

Spyware, adware and Trojan authors tap Ryder Cup zeitgeist.
Matt Chapman Sep 26 2006 9:56AM Security
Bot software tops virus list for August

Bot software tops virus list for August

Smaller but more virulent outbreaks.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 12 2006 9:52AM Security
Malware authors hungry for profit

Malware authors hungry for profit

Hackers creating increasing numbers of trojans and bots for financial gain.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 7 2006 8:45AM Security
Virus levels soar in August

Virus levels soar in August

Percentage of phishing emails increases dramatically.
Clement James Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security
CA mistakes Windows system file for malware

CA mistakes Windows system file for malware

False positive causes system crashes.
Tom Sanders Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security
Virus threat not limited to AMD platforms

Virus threat not limited to AMD platforms

Windows, not chips, the target of Bounds virus.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security
The Month: ThreatStats - Virus landscape is dominated by strong pair as peak outbreak season approaches

The Month: ThreatStats - Virus landscape is dominated by strong pair as peak outbreak season approaches
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Sophos on Malware in August

Sophos on Malware in August

The number of infected emails continues to decline but old viruses continue to plague internet users Sophos has said.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 1:12PM Security
Rootkit malware has double sting in its tail

Rootkit malware has double sting in its tail

Zcodec modifies DNS settings and loads additional malware.
Robert Jaques Aug 31 2006 11:55AM Security
New virus attacks AMD processors

New virus attacks AMD processors

Proof of concept code shows advanced attack vector.
Tom Sanders Aug 29 2006 9:59AM Security
Malware sets crosshairs on last week's critical Windows flaw

Malware sets crosshairs on last week's critical Windows flaw

As many IT security experts predicted, malware taking advantage of a flaw patched by the Aug. 8 MS06-040 bulletin emerged over the weekend, but Microsoft experts maintain the exploit poses little threat.
Dan Kaplan Aug 14 2006 6:23PM Security
Update: Debate - Is there really a growing mobile phone malware

Update: Debate - Is there really a growing mobile phone malware

NO - Simon Perry - VP security, EMEA, CA
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
Update: Threat of the month - Drive-by malware

Update: Threat of the month - Drive-by malware

What is it?
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows

DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows

DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
Update: Threat of the month - Drive-by malware

Update: Threat of the month - Drive-by malware

What is it?
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
Update: Threat of the month - Drive-by malware

Update: Threat of the month - Drive-by malware

What is it?
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
Social networks riddled with malware

Social networks riddled with malware

One in 600 profiles host infection.
Will Head Aug 11 2006 1:48PM Security
Top prevalent malware threats

Top prevalent malware threats

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has revealed that the Netsky-P worm, first seen in March 2004, remains the most widespread piece of malware travelling via email around the world.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2006 9:29AM Security

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