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.
Virus writers and hackers change tactics
For some time now, Kaspersky Lab has been tracking a shift in virus
writers' tactics. The relative decline in the number of global epidemics
during the last year signals a move away from the use of mass attacks on users worldwide. Instead, attacks are becoming more localized.
Aug 22 2005 10:53AM
Security
Keeping a vigil on viruses
Last year a flaw in the way Microsoft applications process JPEG image files caused widespread alarm. The exploits could create a jpeg file formatted to trigger an overflow in a common Windows component and open a command shell on a vulnerable Windows system.
Jun 27 2005 10:11AM
Security
