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.

July was a big month for viruses

July was a big month for viruses

Sophos said it identified 1,157 new viruses in July, the highest number since December 2001.
Marcia Savage Aug 3 2004 10:57PM Security
Global Hauri teams with MailPort25 to fight viruses and spam

Global Hauri teams with MailPort25 to fight viruses and spam

Antivirus software company Global Hauri on Tuesday announced a technology partnership with MailPort25, a supplier of enterprise email solutions.
Marcia Savage Jul 14 2004 12:27AM Security
Companies losing nearly $2 million per malware incident

Companies losing nearly $2 million per malware incident

Disruption from internet worms, viruses or spyware is costing companies almost $2 million in revenue per incident, according to a report released Tuesday by market-research firm Aberdeen.
Marcia Savage Jul 6 2004 11:21PM Security
Computer viruses – the new arms race

Computer viruses – the new arms race

The stark reality is that network security in this internet age is a race. This race starts every time a new virus, worm or vulnerability is discovered; and only finishes when either an organisation’s network is protected or compromised.
Simon Heron, Jul 6 2004 11:35AM Security
Virus writer fined $2,400

Virus writer fined $2,400

A Hungarian court has fined a virus writer $2,400 for infecting tens of thousands of computers.
Dan Ilett Jul 1 2004 11:54AM Security
Virus writer fined $2,400

Virus writer fined $2,400

A Hugarian court has fined a virus writer $2,400 for infecting tens of thousands of computers.
Dan Ilett Jul 1 2004 11:39AM Security
Virus vendors twiddle thumbs

Virus vendors twiddle thumbs

Business has been quiet for anti-virus firm Trend Micro as it reported that the spread of computer viruses has slowed down.
Dan Ilett Jun 30 2004 11:55AM Security
Cisco integrates Trend Micro's antivirus technology

Cisco integrates Trend Micro's antivirus technology

Cisco and Trend Micro on Monday announced an agreement to integrate Trend Micro's technology to combat viruses and worms with Cisco's network and security systems.
Marcia Savage Jun 7 2004 10:10PM Security
Sasser tops May virus chart

Sasser tops May virus chart

The Sasser worm was the most prevalent malware in May, a month which was inundated by new viruses, according to antivirus vendor Sophos.
Marcia Savage Jun 1 2004 4:59PM Security
Rugrat virus hits 64-bit Windows

Rugrat virus hits 64-bit Windows

The first virus capable of infecting systems running 64-bit versions of the Windows operating system has been discovered by researchers at Anti-Virus firm Symantec.
Rene Millman May 28 2004 2:56PM Security
ODPM deploys nationwide antivirus and firewall solution

ODPM deploys nationwide antivirus and firewall solution

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM), Regional Co-ordination Unit (RCU) has deployed an network security solution to protect UK Regional Government Offices from cyber attacks.
Dan Ilett Apr 16 2004 4:06PM Security
Antivirus is the most common security technology [NB Awaiting more info]

Antivirus is the most common security technology [NB Awaiting more info]

Antivirus applications are the most commonly used security technology.
Dan Ilett Apr 13 2004 4:58PM Security
Malware not a factor in Aug. 14 blackout

Malware not a factor in Aug. 14 blackout

A report by a U.S.-Canadian task force concluded that malware did not cause or contribute to the Aug. 14 blackout last year.
Marcia Savage Apr 6 2004 6:57PM Security
Virus alerts increase by 600 per cent

Virus alerts increase by 600 per cent

A war of insults between worm writers has caused virus alerts to rise by more than 600 per cent.
Dan Ilett Apr 5 2004 2:37PM Security
Netsky and Bagle most prevalent malware in March

Netsky and Bagle most prevalent malware in March

Variants of the Netsky worm topped the virus chart in March, according to a report released Wednesday by antivirus vendor Sophos.
Marcia Savage Apr 1 2004 1:53AM Security
Viruses worry Japanese mobile phone users

Viruses worry Japanese mobile phone users

Japanese mobile phone users - who have access to some of the latest mobile handsets and network technology - are increasingly concerned about viruses, spam and ID theft on their mobiles, according to research from McAfee Security.
Steve Gold Mar 11 2004 3:07PM Security
Trend Micro launches virus app

Trend Micro launches virus app
Nirmal Chandrasena Feb 17 2004 12:00AM Security
Mydoom, MiMail viruses on the loose

Mydoom, MiMail viruses on the loose
Byron Connolly Jan 27 2004 12:00AM Security
Strategies to beat the virus writers

Strategies to beat the virus writers

The virus threat has continued to grow over the past few years, but as Marcia Savage discovers, the anti-virus industry is working hard to develop new techniques and technology to provide users with effective protection
Marcia Savage Jan 22 2004 11:23AM Security
Winning The Virus War - But When?

Winning The Virus War - But When?

Gone are the days when a careless user would infect their machine with a rogue floppy disk, and we’d all look on in dismay as the data disappeared and the monitor went blank.
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 16 2004 10:22AM Security

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