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.

World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup fever is on, however the event could be marred by a new trojan horse that poses as a match chart for the soccer event.
Staff Writers May 8 2006 10:21AM Security
Malware targeting Linux on the increase

Malware targeting Linux on the increase

The number of malicious programs that attacked Linux operating systems during 2005 was more than double the previous year’s figure, according to new research.
William Eazel May 8 2006 10:03AM Security
Study: Most malware made to make money

Study: Most malware made to make money

Malicious software coded by cyber criminals for financial gain accounted for some 70 percent of all malware detected during the first quarter of 2006, according to a report released today.
William Eazel May 5 2006 10:06AM Security
Russian virus exchange creator jailed

Russian virus exchange creator jailed

Russian authorities have jailed a hacker who not only created his own malware, but ran two websites distributing more than 4,000 different computer viruses.
William Eazel May 4 2006 9:45AM Security
MessageLabs: U.S. top malware nation

MessageLabs: U.S. top malware nation

U.S. hackers account for more malware, spam and phishing attacks than those in any other nation, new research has claimed.
William Eazel May 3 2006 12:44PM Security
Top 10 malware for April

Top 10 malware for April

Anti-virus software vendor, Sophos has revealed the top 10 malware threats across the globe in April.
Staff Writers May 3 2006 9:31AM Security
Familiar malware tops in April

Familiar malware tops in April

An old favorite found its way back to the top of one virus tracking list last month.
Frank Washkuch May 2 2006 6:33PM Security
New mobile virus warning

New mobile virus warning

Security experts warned mobile phone users that a new virus is charging them £5 to send a premium rate text message.
René Millman Apr 26 2006 11:53AM Security
Security firm warns of fake blog ‘virus’

Security firm warns of fake blog ‘virus’

Security firm PandaLabs has issued a warning about a false virus for blogs that is causing confusion among blog writers and readers.
William Eazel Apr 24 2006 10:21AM Security
‘High-risk’ malware poses as Symantec update

‘High-risk’ malware poses as Symantec update

Security watchers yesterday warned internet users to be on their guard against a “high-risk” malicious email that appears to be a Symantec virus advisory, but actually contains a payload designed to disable anti-virus updates.
William Eazel Apr 20 2006 10:07AM Security
Fear of viruses, spyware cut down illegal downloads

Fear of viruses, spyware cut down illegal downloads

The amount of illegal downloading by U.S. residents between 8- and 18-years-old has dropped by 17 percent in the last two years, due mainly to growing fear of viruses and spyware, new research has claimed.
William Eazel Apr 13 2006 2:27PM Security
New PoC malware can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC malware can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof-of-concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:04PM Security
New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof of concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:02PM Security
Postini: Spam and IM attacks up, mail viruses down

Postini: Spam and IM attacks up, mail viruses down

Spam and instant messaging (IM) attacks increased in March, while the number of viruses declined, according to message management provider Postini.
Dan Kaplan Apr 6 2006 7:21PM Security
Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Anti-virus vendor, Sophos has revealed the top ten viruses wreaking havok for businesses and indiviuals alike in March.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006 12:17PM Software
Viruses threaten RFID tags

Viruses threaten RFID tags

Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are susceptible to computer viruses and can be used to corrupt RFID databases, according to new research.
René Millman Mar 15 2006 2:31PM Security
Top 50 malicious code samples reveals secrets

Top 50 malicious code samples reveals secrets

Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report found an increase in threats designed to facilitate cyber crime.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2006 9:40AM Security
Professional criminals taking over malware creation

Professional criminals taking over malware creation

Malware attacks directed against individuals or enterprises are increasingly motivated by financial gain, which has led to a higher number of increasingly dangerous attacks, industry experts warned today.
William Eazel Mar 7 2006 9:56AM Security
Worms turn to top malware threat list

Worms turn to top malware threat list

For the ninth month running, Sdbot.ftp has topped the list of the most prevalent global IT security threats, according to a newly published monitoring report.
William Eazel Mar 3 2006 9:33AM Security
NetSky, Mytob lead February virus counts

NetSky, Mytob lead February virus counts

A couple of familiar faces are leading security firms' lists of top February viruses.
Frank Washkuch Mar 1 2006 7:49PM Security

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