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 targeting confidential data on the rise

Malware targeting confidential data on the rise

The internet saw an increase in malicious code that exposed confidential information as online criminals sought to make a profit, according to Symantec.
Marcia Savage Sep 19 2005 10:02PM Security
Malware time bomber dead to rights

Malware time bomber dead to rights

A Californian man has been convicted of planting a malware “time bomb” in his former employer’s computer.
David Quainton Sep 14 2005 12:15PM Security
Financial spam tops list in August

Financial spam tops list in August

Financial spam topped the list of most prevalent spam during August, according to a report from Trend Micro.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 14 2005 9:41AM Security
Status Quo as viruses are down down, deeper and down

Status Quo as viruses are down down, deeper and down

Spam is rising but viruses and phishing attacks have gone on holiday, according to the latest malware stats.
David Quainton Sep 2 2005 11:23AM Security
Virus writers and hackers change tactics

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.
David Emm Aug 22 2005 10:53AM Security
Swift virus writers wheel out one-week worm

Swift virus writers wheel out one-week worm

Hackers have created a worm that exploits Microsoft vulnerabilities, including one that was only announced last week.
David Quainton Aug 15 2005 10:52AM Security
Fortinet ordered to stop selling antivirus in U.S.

Fortinet ordered to stop selling antivirus in U.S.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has ordered Fortinet to stop selling antivirus products in the U.S. after a patent dispute with Trend Micro.
Marcia Savage Aug 9 2005 10:04PM Security
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

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