Social networks new rising target for cybercriminals - 12.17.2008
Cybercriminals are focusing their efforts on social networks, given its rising popularity and potential to manipulate the user through "friend" messages.
Malware targets the French - 12.10.2008
Websense reported yesterday of malware targeting French users that appears to be taking advantage of some recent security updates from Microsoft.
Facebook has Koobface - 12.5.2008
Despite its seemingly secure system, Facebook has been infected with a virus that aims to download malware onto users' computers.
Christmas malware emails on the prowl - 12.1.2008
Emails containing a link for an animated holiday card are an early present from malware attackers.
This year's unwanted Christmas presents - 11.28.2008
There will be a sharp rise in the number of phishing attacks and online fraud this Christmas, Dark Reading has warned.
Spam to soar as Srizbi re-emerges - 11.28.2008
After a short period of relative calm, spam levels are set to increase dramatically as the Srizbi botnet makes its return.
Facebook victorious in Can-Spam case - 11.26.2008
Social networking site Facebook has received a multimillion dollar payout against a Canadian spammer under US and Canadian federal laws.
Virus peak approaches - 11.18.2008
Businesses have been warned that next Monday may bring the highest transmission of computer viruses and trojans of any single day this year.
DDoS attacks double in a year - 11.17.2008
The number of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks launched against internet service providers (ISPs) and their customers have nearly doubled in the past 12 months, PC World has reported.
Phishers in Federal Reserve double bluff - 11.14.2008
Reports are emerging of a new phishing scam which appears to originate from the Federal Reserve and purports to contain information on how to protect systems about a new spam email threat.
AVG antivirus destroys critical files - 11.12.2008
A new update for the AVG Antivirus product has caused havoc for its users after the new definitions inadvertently deleted critical Windows XP files.
Morris worm turns 20 - 11.6.2008
A full 20 years after the outbreak of the Morris worm, in what is accepted as the first web security breach, the war of words concerning responsible disclosure continues, TechTarget has claimed.
Fake antivirus products bring hackers millions - 11.6.2008
Computer hackers have made millions of dollars by tricking people into installing fake antivirus products which are riddled with trojans.
Financial malware outrunning security industry - 10.27.2008
Online criminals are still managing to beat network security protocols of businesses, despite a fall in the number of attacks in the last few months, it has been claimed.
Pastor caught out in porn scandal - 10.22.2008
A Swedish minister has resigned after being held responsible for downloading porn which infected the order's network with a computer virus.
Gibe piggybacks on Microsoft warnings - 10.15.2008
A new virus has emerged which disguises itself as a security warning from Microsoft.
Identity theft and fraud in Limbo - 10.9.2008
As business mobility increases, the need to protect workers against the risk of identity theft and fraud escalates significantly, it has been claimed.
NY tops computer virus threat list - 10.1.2008
New Yorkers could be most in need of virus protection in light of new figures showing the city is at highest risk of infection.
Antivirus software heads to the sky - 9.9.2008
A growing number of antivirus software vendors are looking to cloud computing in the fight against malicious online threats.
Hacking for the benefit of the industry - 9.4.2008
Hacking contests inviting teams to test antivirus products to their limits have been hailed as a force for good for the industry.
Faster response to viruses needed - 9.4.2008
Antivirus products that are capable of safeguarding systems against threats before they have attempted to breach network security need to become more widespread.
Virus protection software 'should be obtained' - 8.29.2008
Computer users should obtain virus protection software in order to keep their systems running at full speed, it has been asserted.
Anti-virus protection 'is no mistake' - 8.29.2008
A lack of anti-virus protection is among the seven main technology mistakes a business can make, it has been asserted.
Space laptops 'have no anti virus protection' - 8.27.2008
The laptops sent into space by NASA are not equipped with anti virus protection, the BBC reports.
Updated virus protection 'is the first step' - 8.26.2008
Ensuring virus protection is installed and up to date is the first step in establishing a new branch of a company network, it has been asserted.
Anti-virus software 'is not all equal' - 8.21.2008
Not all anti-virus software packages are created equally, according to a new article written by industry expert Adam Dunkerley.
Infected spam getting worse says Google - 8.18.2008
July has been the busiest month in terms of email virus attacks so far this year, according to Google.
Hackers unravel antivirus software in hours - 8.14.2008
Using sample virus code, computer hackers at the Defcon conference were able to bypass five commercial antivirus programs with modified versions of the malware.
Phishing costs $8.5 billion - 8.6.2008
Computer viruses, phishing scams and spyware have cost the US economy $8.5 billion over the past two years, according to a new report.
Rio cinema hit by virus - 8.1.2008
A new virus has been targeting residents and businesses in Texas after a local theatre's website was infected by a worm, according to reports.
Critical thinking a key phishing countermeasure - 7.7.2008
Firms looking to minimize exposure to phishing scams have been advised to adopt a critical approach to email security.
Nugache botnet author reined in - 7.2.2008
The author of a botnet program that infected more than 15,000 machines last year has been caught by authorities.
Businesses should think like hackers - 6.24.2008
Firms looking to ensure that IT security systems are up to the task need to think like those who would target their networks, according to PC Mag.
Worker loses job over viruses - 6.17.2008
An employee who lost his job after indecent content was found on a company notebook he was using has been vindicated by the Attorney General's office after forensics revealed that a virus was responsible.
