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.

Virus writers launch Paris Hilton worm

Virus writers launch Paris Hilton worm

Users hoping to see x-rated footage of Paris Hilton may get more than they bargained for, with an anti-virus firm warning about worms masquerading as video clips.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 22 2005 2:57PM Security
Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

David Quainton reports on the Brazilian virus writer responsible for Lasco
David Quainton Feb 22 2005 1:15PM Security
Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Malware targeting mobile devices is evolving too fast for security technology to keep up.
Jon Tullett Feb 18 2005 8:13PM Security
Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Car maker Lexus has hit back at stories suggesting its cars are vulnerable to mobile phone viruses. Having launched an investigation into the rumour a spokesman has dismissed the allegation as “without foundation”.
David Quainton Feb 16 2005 4:11PM Security
Viruses will hit computers in cars, satellite systems

Viruses will hit computers in cars, satellite systems

Viruses and worms could find new targets this year, including embedded computers in cars and satellite communication systems, according to IBM.
Marcia Savage Feb 9 2005 11:35PM Security
Saddam death worm and IM virus pose new threats

Saddam death worm and IM virus pose new threats

A new virus is worming its way around the internet posing as evidence that Saddam Hussein is dead. Cashing in on the continued unrest and interest in Iraq the worm spreads via email and supposes that Hussein was shot dead in a bungled escape bid from custody.
David Quainton Feb 3 2005 4:22PM Security
New virus tells victims they are idiots

New virus tells victims they are idiots

A new virus is circulating on the internet that disparages users for allowing their computers to become infected.
René Millman Jan 31 2005 4:41PM Security
Pain in Spain for virus suspect

Pain in Spain for virus suspect

The Spanish police have arrested a man in connection with the Tasin worm. The 20 year old is accused of proliferating the worm, which infected thousands of computers across the Spanish-speaking world.
David Quainton Jan 28 2005 2:35PM Security
New virus renders mobile phones useless

New virus renders mobile phones useless

Mobile phone virus sophistication continues apace as the first virus that actually disables a phone completely is reported.
David Quainton Jan 26 2005 11:05AM Security
Mobile virus infects Lexus cars

Mobile virus infects Lexus cars

Lexus cars may be vulnerable to viruses that infect them via mobile phones. Landcruiser 100 models LX470 and LS430 have been discovered with infected operating systems that transfer within a range of 15 feet.
David Quainton Jan 25 2005 11:49AM Security
New virus 'the work of a bored Romanian student'

New virus 'the work of a bored Romanian student'

A new virus that pretends to be an update from anti-virus company Bitdefender was dismissed as “amateurish” by the company's CTO.
René Millman Jan 21 2005 5:02PM Security
Virus poses as CNN newsletter

Virus poses as CNN newsletter

A cunning new worm has been discovered that hides itself as a fake CNN newsletter.
René Millman Jan 21 2005 11:40AM Security
Anti-spyware opens new gates for virus writers

Anti-spyware opens new gates for virus writers

Virus writers have created a cunning new virus that combines a trojan horse and phishing techniques to cash in on Microsoft’s mooted anti-spyware product.
David Quainton Jan 20 2005 12:36PM Security
Mobile virus hits Britain

Mobile virus hits Britain

Mobile phone viruses have finally hit the UK. Cabir, first reported in June last year, has finally wormed its way onto British shores after six months of trying.
David Quainton Jan 18 2005 4:51PM Security
A virus to suit all of your tastes

A virus to suit all of your tastes

Staff Writers Jan 14 2005 5:01PM Security
Virus worms its way around mobiles

Virus worms its way around mobiles

The first mobile phone virus to infect multiple files could point the way to the future of mobile viruses, experts claim. Lasco.A, discovered this week, inserts itself into any Symbian Installation System (SIS) file.
David Quainton Jan 12 2005 10:58AM Security
Virus surprise hidden inside Christmas gifts

Virus surprise hidden inside Christmas gifts

Staff exhibiting their Christmas presents at work may find they give their company an unwanted New Year surprise. Reports today show MP3 players can shut down Windows by passing on the VBS/Soraci virus.
David Quainton Jan 4 2005 12:38PM Security
Phone viruses widespread in two years

Phone viruses widespread in two years

Mobile phone viruses will become rife within two years, according to an industry expert.
David Quainton Dec 13 2004 3:56PM Security
Malware, regulatory compliance top CSO worries

Malware, regulatory compliance top CSO worries

Worms, viruses, and Trojan horses, together with the pressure of regulatory compliance are the top concerns for a group of CSOs surveyed in New York Tuesday.
Marcia Savage Dec 8 2004 5:46PM Security
German Teen tops Virus chart

German Teen tops Virus chart

A German teenager has dominated the charts of this year's biggest viruses. Sven Jaschen, writer of the various Netsky and Sasser worms was responsible for more than 50 per cent of all virus incidents this year, according to latest research from Sophos.
René Millman Dec 8 2004 4:06PM Security

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