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.

IM security: virus throttling in scale-free networks

IM security: virus throttling in scale-free networks

Scientists have been studying the spread of biological disease for over a hundred years. The aim is to predict and thus avoid damaging epidemics, thus the name “epidemiology.” In recent years, some researchers have started applying the tools of epidemiology to help understand another form of common disease: computer viruses and worms.
Dr. Matthew Nov 24 2004 2:47PM Security
Meagre fine for Russian virus writer

Meagre fine for Russian virus writer

A Russian virus writer has been found guilty of writing malicious code – but fined only $105 for doing so.
David Quainton Nov 18 2004 4:43PM Security
ATMs might be at risk of another virus attack

ATMs might be at risk of another virus attack
Staff Writers Nov 12 2004 5:02PM Security
Virus writers approach zero day exploits

Virus writers approach zero day exploits

Four days was all virus writers needed to take advantage of the latest Internet Explorer vulnerability. Mydoom AG, which sends links to a website unwittingly hosted by an infected PC, has capitalised on a weakness only announced on Friday.
David Quainton Nov 9 2004 12:43PM Security
Netsky-P tops October virus list

Netsky-P tops October virus list

Netsky-P topped the list of most prevalent viruses and hoaxes during October, according to a report.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2004 12:00AM Security
Malware writers out for profit

Malware writers out for profit

Virus statistics from October indicate that malware writers are shifting their goal from fame to profit, according to antivirus vendor Trend Micro.
Marcia Savage Nov 4 2004 11:54AM Security
Russian implicated as Sobig virus writer

Russian implicated as Sobig virus writer

The author of the Sobig virus has allegedly been unmasked. An anonymous document placed on the internet links it to a Russian named Ibragimov. The document indicates the Russian, or perhaps an associate from his company Send-Safe, is behind the virus.
David Quainton Nov 4 2004 11:53AM Security
Fast response could kill mass-mail viruses

Fast response could kill mass-mail viruses

A three-hour response time could spell the end of mass-mailing viruses, new research has revealed.
Staff Writers Oct 25 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Old school virus promises expensive Christmas

Old school virus promises expensive Christmas

A novel virus with the capacity to delete entire hard drives has been unleashed. The virus, spread via floppy disk and CD-ROM, performs its destructive action on Christmas day.
David Quainton Oct 15 2004 5:19PM Security
Largest ISP and web-portal in the Netherlands rolls out Linux antivirus

Largest ISP and web-portal in the Netherlands rolls out Linux antivirus

In a bid to protect its commercial email systems from constant virus attack Zon Nederland, the leading ISP and web-portal in the Netherlands, has rolled out an antivirus platform across its back-end Linux-based infrastructure
Robert Jaques Oct 13 2004 12:58PM Security
Plague of viruses, worms, and spam fuel Gulf States security software boom

Plague of viruses, worms, and spam fuel Gulf States security software boom

Fuelled by a plague of viruses and spam, security software spending rose by over a quarter to $52.59 million in the Gulf States in 2003 and is expected to rise 27 per cent during 2004, recent analysis of the Middle Eastern security market has revealed.
Robert Jaques Oct 13 2004 12:58PM Security
The need to define malware

The need to define malware

It is a problem of legend within the computing industry that, surprisingly, there is no universally accepted definition of the term 'computer virus'.
David Perry Oct 13 2004 11:27AM Security
Firewalls and antivirus rated most highly valued security solutions

Firewalls and antivirus rated most highly valued security solutions

According to the latest Yankee Group 2004 Enterprise Security Services survey of US enterprises, firewalls and antivirus are the two most highly valued security technologies. The poll also found that Symantec, Cisco and Network Associates (which has since changed its trading name to McAfee) rank as the three most trusted security product vendors.
Robert Jaques Sep 27 2004 12:35PM Security
Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telecommunications company TDC has successfully completed deployment of a security system at its network edge designed to protect subscribers from spam, viruses and other malicious attacks.
Robert Jaques Sep 24 2004 9:45AM Security
Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

The Netsky virus still accounted for most email-borne infection in August despite the May arrest of its suspected author, security software firm Clearswift has said.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 21 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Morse taps into antivirus upgrade

Morse taps into antivirus upgrade

Technology integrator Morse has upgraded its European antivirus systems by signing up to a managed service which routes all its external web traffic through a third party security provider.
Robert Jaques Sep 2 2004 1:52PM Security
Virus numbers hit 33-month high: Sophos

Virus numbers hit 33-month high: Sophos

Zafi-B continues to hold the top spot for most frequently encountered viruses, for the third month in a row.
Staff Writers Sep 2 2004 12:00AM Security
Shruggle virus hits 64-bit Windows

Shruggle virus hits 64-bit Windows

The author of the proof-of-concept Chiton virus family has claimed another first by writing the first virus to attack a Windows 64-bit executable file running on AMD systems.
René Millman Aug 24 2004 11:11AM Security
July was a boom month for email viruses

July was a boom month for email viruses

Netsky topped the list of viruses in July, as users continued to be fooled by email scams. MyDoom and Zafi vied for second place.
Ron Condon Aug 13 2004 10:30AM Security
Virus activity reviewed, 1400 new codes detected

Virus activity reviewed, 1400 new codes detected
Staff Writers Aug 10 2004 12:00AM Security

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