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.

Hasta la Vista Monad viruses

Hasta la Vista Monad viruses

Windows Vista will not be affected by the swathe of viruses created for it, claims Microsoft.
David Quainton Aug 8 2005 12:01PM Security
Virus authors take a vacation, phishers keep working

Virus authors take a vacation, phishers keep working

Virus authors appear to have gone on holiday, according to a new report.
René Millman Aug 4 2005 12:12PM Security
Netsky remains on the radar

Netsky remains on the radar

Netsky-P took out the number one spot for viruses causing problems for businesses during July, according to a security firm.
Vivienne Fisher Aug 3 2005 10:03AM Telco/ISP
Email virus hoaxers, cold as Ice

Email virus hoaxers, cold as Ice

Mobile phone viruses are being used as an excuse to send a hoax email that, ironically, does not actually contain a virus.
David Quainton Jul 19 2005 3:26PM Security
Viruses on the increase: report

Viruses on the increase: report

The time it takes for a PC to get infected by an internet worm is dropping, according to a security firm.
Staff Writers Jul 5 2005 11:02AM Security
Virus activity up, infection times down

Virus activity up, infection times down

The number of computer viruses increased in the first half of 2005 while infection times have decreased, according to research by antivirus supplier Sophos.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2005 10:14PM Security
Virus harvests nuclear secrets

Virus harvests nuclear secrets

A virus has leaked confidential reports from Japanese nuclear power plants onto the internet via a peer-to-peer network.
David Quainton Jun 28 2005 5:04PM Security
Spyware motives raise concerns

Spyware motives raise concerns

Spyware is becoming a more serious threat as profits become a bigger incentive for hackers and other online criminals, a security vendor has claimed.
DVD Editor Jun 28 2005 9:48AM Security
Keeping a vigil on viruses

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.
Michael Foreman Jun 27 2005 10:11AM Security
Panda rates Britney top of virus spreading pops

Panda rates Britney top of virus spreading pops

Popstar and reality show vixen Britney Spears is the celebrity most frequently used to spread computer viruses, an antivirus firm has revealed.
David Quainton Jun 14 2005 4:14PM Security
Behind the antivirus mask lies a deadly Skull

Behind the antivirus mask lies a deadly Skull

Mobile phone users are being warned about a new trojan that disguises itself as an antivirus application.
René Millman Jun 13 2005 12:42PM Security
Alluring images hoodwink users

Alluring images hoodwink users

People are being lured into opening worm-carrying emails by subject lines referring to alluring pictures.
Vivienne Fisher May 30 2005 4:19PM Security
Germans claim virus victory - experts warn caution

Germans claim virus victory - experts warn caution

A German federal office has claimed victory over Sober.p, but industry experts are advising caution.
David Quainton May 24 2005 11:02AM Security
Antivirus champion

Antivirus champion

When F-Secure’s Mikko Hypponen comes to town, people listen. David Quainton talks to the malware guru about the future of antivirus
David Quainton May 13 2005 4:06PM Security
MMS mobile virus begins to spread

MMS mobile virus begins to spread

Commwarrior, the mobile phone virus that spreads via MMS, could be even bigger trouble than Cabir, anti-virus experts are warning.
David Quainton May 11 2005 11:15AM Security
Bots increase in April

Bots increase in April

Bots accounted for 35 percent of all malicious code detected in April, an increase of 14 percent from March figures according to security vendor Fortinet
Staff Writers May 9 2005 2:30PM Security
Virus and spam continues evil rise

Virus and spam continues evil rise

Spam and virus volumes are hitting new highs according to a new report. But industry experts claim that businesses have a better handle on malware than ever.
David Quainton May 6 2005 11:58AM Security
Mobile phone viruses on the increase

Mobile phone viruses on the increase

52 viruses are capable of infecting mobile phones and some reports are suggesting the figure could even be as high as 71, according to the findings of a new study.
David Quainton Apr 25 2005 5:08PM Security
Virus proves Sober more socially adept

Virus proves Sober more socially adept

Anti-virus experts are raising threat alerts over the latest variant of an aging virus. Sober.N is spreading in German and English speaking countries.
David Quainton Apr 19 2005 3:05PM Security
IM virus plagues the web

IM virus plagues the web

Instant messaging platforms have been hit by a flurry of virus activity over the last week.
David Quainton Apr 18 2005 11:12AM Security

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