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 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
SECURITY CAMERA Propagating Viruses - Who Me?

SECURITY CAMERA Propagating Viruses - Who Me?

My last opinion piece (Winning the Virus War - But When? July 31, www.infosecnews.com/opinion/2002/07/31_01.htm) resulted in some (positive) responses, for which I’m grateful.
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 16 2004 9:58AM Security
Antivirus firms in a frenzy

Antivirus firms in a frenzy

A German research company has found a gaping hole in leading antivirus software, putting security firms in a panic.
Dan Ilett Jan 15 2004 12:02PM Security
Secure Computing - Blended Viruses: A New Era in Anti-Virus Protection

Secure Computing - Blended Viruses: A New Era in Anti-Virus Protection

We live in a new era of blended threats, worm viruses and a host of new breeds of malicious mobile code that are more dangerous than ever.
Dean Coza Jan 15 2004 11:22AM Security
The Next Virus

The Next Virus

Various iterations of the Nimda virus have slowed its propagation around the world after causing havoc on resource-constrained IT organizations.
Jaime Borrego Jan 14 2004 2:39PM Security
Do you feel the force? Malware can pull you apart

Do you feel the force? Malware can pull you apart

Gerhard Eschelbeck discovers that as malware becomes more sophisticated, your defenses must improve to prevent damage.
Gerhard Eschelbeck Jan 12 2004 5:06PM Security
Review: eTrust Antivirus

Review: eTrust Antivirus

This software fared well enough in our tests, although some peculiarities raised a few warning signals. It installs easily, with separate AV and Exchange components, and an optional management interface. A reboot is required, after which mail scanning was switched off by default and had to be enabled.
Jon Tullett Jan 1 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: Norman Virus Control

Review: Norman Virus Control

Norman delivered quick and efficient performance, with acceptable, but unexceptional, reporting. Installation required Norman Virus Control to be installed first, for the AV engine. No reboot was required and, if anything, a surprising lack of feedback resulted - the software just quietly went to work with the default server configuration.
Jon Tullett Jan 1 2004 12:00AM Security
Review: Symantec AntiVirus

Review: Symantec AntiVirus

This test was a surprise, with performance and default settings letting Symantec down, although the presentation couldn't be better.
Jon Tullett Jan 1 2004 12:00AM Security
European users ignore virus and spam threats

European users ignore virus and spam threats
Dan Ilett Dec 19 2003 3:57PM Security
Phishing, spam, viruses: what next?

Phishing, spam, viruses: what next?

There are an increasing number of warnings being issued to users about the threats associated with spam, such as viruses and 'phishing' scams.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 19 2003 12:00AM Security
Sobig.F tops prevalent virus list

Sobig.F tops prevalent virus list
Vivienne Fisher Oct 16 2003 12:00AM Security
Review: eTrust AntiVirus

Review: eTrust AntiVirus

Computer Associates eTrust Antivirus is part of the eTrust security product family that has build its reputation on usability, detection, disinfection and the quality of support expected of any best-of-breed security solution. It provides its users with regular updates for ongoing protection, offering both virus antidotes and signature files to keep the user one step ahead. If you are looking for an anti-virus solution that protects both the server environment and the workstation, with more than adequate protection for a typical SME and the larger corporation alike, then eTrust Antivirus is well worth consideration. Installation of the eTrust Antivirus solution is flexible, it can either be achieved remotely or by local means, so depending on the size of your enterprise you can determine which offers the best option when you are ready to install it.
Jayne Parkhouse Sep 1 2003 12:00AM Security
Review: eTrust AntiVirus

Review: eTrust AntiVirus

For the larger SME that requires server protection which also covers workstations throughout an organization, eTrust AntiVirus can be called upon.

Staff Writers Jan 1 2003 12:00AM Security

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