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Researchers: Malware attackers reloading for Windows 7 assaults - 11.20.2009
A report issued yesterday by computer security firm Symantec says that hackers are undoubtedly reworking their malicious software to target Windows 7 as more users switch to the latest version of Microsoft's flagship OS.
Want to secure your iPhone against intruders? There's an app for that - 11.20.2009
Cisco Systems today released a free iPhone app that will allow users to receive security updates and the latest news on web threats, as well as aggregating additional security related content for iPhone users.
Microsoft says 64-bit versions of Windows are harder to infect - 11.19.2009
Members of Microsoft's security team write that 64-bit editions of Windows are much less susceptible to malware attacks, but outside experts caution that 64-bit malware could be the next big thing in cyber crime.
Google coming down hard on malicious advertisers - 11.18.2009
Search giant Google has said that it will lay down the law where scam artists and malvertisers are concerned: Permanent bans will be the result of any fraudulent activity on the company's AdWords service.
If at first you don't succeed: Most malware protection fails first round of certification testing - 11.17.2009
A study performed by security testing and research firm ICSA Labs says that almost four out of five computer security products fail their first certification tests and need to be retooled for a second and sometimes a third attempt.
Between malware and clean software, a gray area - 11.17.2009
Computer security experts say that there is a small but growing category of software that, while it cannot be considered actual malware, nevertheless distributes itself in unscrupulous ways. This, according to ESET's Robert Lipovsky, is grayware.
Not just a Rick roll anymore: Second iPhone worm does the damage - 11.11.2009
In the wake of last weekend's ikee iPhone worm - which switched the background pictures of jailbroken iPhones to a picture of Rick Astley - iPhone-Privacy-A has struck, and its payload is much more harmful than a mere internet prank.
New iPhone worm is never gonna give you up - 11.9.2009
Apple partisans routinely tout their ostensible immunity to the majority of computer threats, but a new worm that targets user-modified iPhones may make their faces as red as Rick Astley's hair.
Conficker worm could be 'weaponized,' web security researcher warns - 11.2.2009
In the year since the inception of the Conficker worm, a malicious strain of virus that has infected computers all over the globe, security researchers have tracked its spread to as many as 7 million machines.
Scareware rogue antivirus programs dominate U.S. threats this month - 10.30.2009
Scareware programs that mimic antivirus scanners and trick PC users into purchasing scam software were the most common threat removed in October by Microsoft's malware removal tool, the company said this week.
Facebook phishing attack contains Bredolab malware - 10.28.2009
Facebook users should be on the alert for a phishing attack that appears to come from Facebook itself for a password reset. Phony spam emails from the Bredolab botnet are tricking Facebook users into downloading a Trojan malware.
Bredo botnet battles Zeus for control of PCs - 10.26.2009
In the dark world of the cybercriminal economy, computer viruses battle not just against anti-virus security software, but even other strains of malware for control of infected PCs, security researchers said.
Gumblar Trojan exploits Adobe Reader and Acrobat security hole - 10.21.2009
A security flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat is being actively exploited by cyber attackers with malicious PDFs. Security researchers at IBM's web security labs have seen a surge in attacks on this security vulnerability.
Zbot or Zeus, enormous botnet threatens with spam and malware - 10.20.2009
It's called Zbot or Zeus, a fast-spreading Trojan malware that is infecting PCs worldwide and producing an enormous botnet of zombie computers for sending out malicious spam attacks.
Microsoft Security Essentials anti-virus detects 4 million bugs - 10.19.2009
Microsoft Security Essentials, the free anti-virus tool, was downloaded on 1.5 million PCs in the first week of its release and detected almost 4 million threats including worms, Trojans and other malware.
Fake antivirus malware used to ransom hijacked PCs - 10.15.2009
Cybercriminals who spread malware in the form of phony antivirus products - called rogueware or scareware - have begun blocking user access to files on hijacked PCs until users purchase the antivirus program, security researchers at PandaLabs reported.
Phony Facebook profiles spreading fake anti-virus malware - 10.5.2009
Web security researchers from anti-virus vendor AVG recently uncovered bogus Facebook profiles that contain fake anti-virus malware - the increasingly common scareware that can infect PCs for stealing data and sending spam.
Cell phone malware attacks on the rise - 10.2.2009
As more and more smartphones with extensive online functionality hit the market, cyber criminals have begun to take notice, targeting cell phones with malware.
Worldwide malware infections up 15 percent in September - 10.1.2009
A clear majority of computers on the internet are infected with some type of malware, according to data released by anti-virus maker Panda Security earlier this week. Fifty-nine percent of computers around the world suffer from at least one kind of malicious software.
Clampi strikes again: $350k stolen from Chicago-area school district - 9.28.2009
The Clampi virus, a sophisticated piece of malware that targets sensitive financial data, is thought to be responsible for the loss of $350,000 from the accounts of Crystal Lake elementary school district 47.
Bulletproof: Conficker virus just won't go down - 9.25.2009
A powerful, multi-faceted virus called Conficker is spreading throughout the internet, despite the best efforts of the computer security community.
Virus makers embrace free distribution - 9.23.2009
The authors of virus programs and Trojans are turning in increasing numbers to an open-source model of distribution and sales, experts say.
Virus protection might not be so protective after all - 9.22.2009
A white paper released last month by internet security firm Cyveillance states that top anti virus programs detect as little as 16 percent of online malware in real time.
Microsoft to fix malware hijack vulnerability on the fly - 9.21.2009
A serious security flaw in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and preliminary release versions of Windows 7 can be immediately fixed only by disabling certain Windows functionality, says Microsoft.
Microsoft targets bad ads with anti-malware lawsuits - 9.18.2009
Microsoft continued its legal campaign to crack down on phishing websites and malvertising, filing five suits in King County Superior Court in Seattle, according to Microsoft's issues blog.
Microsoft steps on Conficker worm - 9.15.2009
Using virus protection features already in place for the upcoming release of Windows 7, Microsoft retroactively applied security fixes to its older operating systems yesterday in order to help stop the spread of the Conficker worm.
Malware sites could target JScript flaws in Internet Explorer - 9.11.2009
Microsoft's September security update contains fixes for several vulnerabilities that security experts warn pose a threat to all versions of Windows using Internet Explorer (IE). Malware writers could exploit the IE flaws in drive-by download cyberattacks.
Malware's worst list: Conficker, ILoveYou among most notorious - 9.9.2009
Web security researchers at Panda Security have come up with a list of the worst pieces of malware from the last 20 years, based on notoriety and widespread damage. The most recent, Conficker, has infected millions of PCs globally in the past year.
Snow Leopard includes malware-vulnerable Adobe Flash version - 9.3.2009
Web security firm Sophos reported yesterday that Apple's new Snow Leopard operating system ships with an older version of Adobe Flash Player that is unpatched and vulnerable to cyberattacks. Adobe is warning Snow Leopard users to upgrade to the latest version.
Trojan malware sends stolen user credentials via IM - 9.1.2009
Variants of a Trojan malware called Zeus or ZBot send out stolen user credentials via the Jabber instant messaging (IM) open protocol, allowing cybercriminals to hijack PCs almost as soon as they are infected.
Microsoft report: Password stealers, fake antivirus most common malware - 8.31.2009
Trojans that steal passwords for massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), such as the popular World of Warcraft, were the most commonly removed malware by Microsoft's anti-malware tool in August.
Skype Trojan malware can secretly record VoIP calls - 8.28.2009
Security researchers have spotted attack code published on the web that could allow hackers to secretly record audio and video sent over the Skype VoIP service. The Trojan malware called Skype.Peskyspy records Skype calls and stores them as an mp3 file for later transmission.
Bogus 'free' Mac OS X Snow Leopard sites carry malware - 8.27.2009
Cybercriminals are hoping to exploit Mac users searching for free downloads of the Snow Leopard version of the Mac operating system, Mac OS X 10.6. Security researchers have spotted websites hosting Trojan malware disguised as phony Snow Leopard downloads.
Will Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard include antivirus protection? - 8.26.2009
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, the newest version of the Mac operating system that goes on sale Friday, may contain an antivirus scanner application, according to several security blogs that cover Macs.
Ilomo/Clampi botnet active in identity theft, steals bank website logins - 8.25.2009
PCs infected by a Trojan malware known as Clampi now form a botnet of zombie computers that web security researchers at Trend Micro have dubbed Ilomo. This botnet is active in identity theft and provides anonymity services for cybercriminals.
Internet Explorer 8 aces web browser security test - 8.14.2009
Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) web browser outperformed Safari 4, Firefox 3, Chrome 2 and Opera 10 Beta in a Microsoft-sponsored security test by NSS labs.
Koobface worm grows more sophisticated in web 2.0 attacks - 8.11.2009
Web security researchers are warning that the notorious Koobface worm that spreads on social networks like Facebook and Twitter has grown more sophisticated in order to evade detection and trick more savvy users into downloading malware.
Adobe Flash flaw exploited by malware in Microsoft Excel files - 8.6.2009
Security flaws that exist in Adobe Flash are being actively exploited by cybercriminals via maliciously crafted Microsoft Excel files, according to web security researchers at security firm Sophos.
Security researchers warn of cyberattacks on 'smart' electric grid - 8.5.2009
Security researchers at the Black Hat and Defcon cybersecurity conferences last week highlighted flaws in smart grid technology that could lead to system hacking or disruption of service.
Cory Aquino death spurs black hat SEO malware sites - 8.5.2009
Cybercriminals looking to exploit interest in the recent death of Corazon Aquino, the populist former president of the Philippines, rapidly set up malware-bearing websites loaded with Aquino-related search terms to snag web users searching for news of the event.
Twitter blocking links to known malware sites - 8.4.2009
In response to a recent rise in spam, malware and worms threatening the online security of its users, micro-blogging site Twitter has begun blocking links to known malware sites.
MAAWG outlines best practices for malware removal - 8.3.2009
A group of web security vendors and ISPs called the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) has issued a paper aimed at helping the global ISP industry work more closely with consumers to recognize and remove malware infections on end-users' PCs.
Black Hat: Hacker exposes iPhone SMS flaw - 7.31.2009
A professional hacker and security researcher exposed a flaw in Apple's iPhone 3GS which could allow a hacker to hijack the phone as part of a botnet or crash the phone, at the Black Hat 2009 security conference in Las Vegas.
Millions fooled by 'rogueware' fake antivirus software - 7.30.2009
Cybercriminals are earning nearly $34 million each month from selling phony antivirus software called rogueware or scareware to unsuspecting PC users, according to new research from web security firm PandaLabs.
Spam and malware surge on botnet growth - 7.30.2009
Fourteen million PCs were compromised by malware in the second quarter, joining the ranks of botnets and contributing to a surge in the distribution of spam and malware to their highest levels ever, according to a quarterly report from web security firm McAfee.
South Korean websites source of malware in July 4 DDoS - 7.27.2009
The malware used to infect thousands of PCs for a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyberattacks beginning the weekend of July 4 originated from two online storage websites based in South Korea, according to a report from state police, the Korea Times reported.
Malware growth triples in first half of 2009 - 7.24.2009
The growth of unique malware has nearly tripled in the first half of 2009 compared to 2008, according to web security researchers from antivirus firm McAfee.
Phony Erin Andrews video spreads malware - 7.20.2009
Cybercriminals are exploiting curious voyeurs hoping to watch a video purporting to show hidden "peephole video" camera footage of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews by hosting malicious web pages that contain Trojan malware, according to web security experts at Sophos.
Erin Andrews 'peephole video' spreading malware - 7.20.2009
Cybercriminals are exploiting curious voyeurs hoping to watch a video purporting to show hidden "peephole video" camera footage of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews by hosting malicious web pages that contain Trojan malware, according to web security experts at Sophos.
Trojan malware masquerading as Harry Potter movie downloads - 7.17.2009
Cybercriminals seeking to exploit the popularity of the Harry Potter film franchise have been spreading Trojan malware-infected links to phony movie downloads on social networking sites and in blogs filled with search terms to get them ranked higher in search engines.
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