viruses and anti-virus in news
Glasgow: Crackdown on software piracy hotspot
News The BSA warned that using unlicensed software also risks loss or corruption of vital data and IT systems, citing research by the IDC that revealed one in three counterfeit products contain spyware, malware or... [07 Feb 2008]
Phishers snare Salesforce.com data
News According to Harris: "A few days ago a new wave of phishing attempts that included attached malware - software that secretly installs viruses or keyloggers - appeared and seemed to be targeted at a... [08 Nov 2007]
Pump-and-dump MP3 email spam warning
News No viruses or Trojans have been detected in any of these attachments yet and Malta-based security company GFI Software has recorded an example of this MP3 spam here. The voice is heavily distorted to... [19 Oct 2007]
$8m illegal software haul from online auctions
News The BSA said this is just the "tip of the iceberg" and warned consumers to beware of auction sites selling software much cheaper than the retail price because of the danger it may contain viruses or... [02 Oct 2007]
Worst week for viruses in a year?
News According to warning notices from Postini - as well as VeriSign, which has also been following the threat - clicking on the executable file in one of the new Storm Worm emails installs a rootkit with anti-security... [16 Apr 2007]
More phishing attacks than infected emails
News Phishing attacks have outstripped the number of emails infected with viruses and Trojans for the first time, according to security experts. There were fewer emails infected with viruses:... [31 Jan 2007]
The A to Z of wireless
News There are thought to be around 14 core viruses that can affect mobiles and Finnish anti-virus developer F-secure says it has identified 200 virus... [28 Nov 2006]
Computer crime tab costs US business dear
News Dealing with viruses, spyware, PC theft and other computer-related crimes costs US businesses a staggering $67.2bn per year, according to the FBI. Responding to worms, viruses... [20 Jan 2006]
Sony unearths new copy-protection threat
News Rootkit tools are typically used by hackers to hide viruses on hard drives, so Sony's move opened up a potentially serious security hole. The announcement is the latest result of the detailed scrutiny applied by the... [07 Dec 2005]
Ballmer unveils Microsoft's security roadmap
News A subscription-based Client Protection service will provide a management console that IT managers can use for reports and alerts on spyware, viruses and other forms of malware on their... [06 Oct 2005]
Lloyds TSB offers online customers free PC security check
News Matthew Timms, internet banking director at Lloyds TSB, said in a statement: "Although most people realise the importance of installing anti-virus software and keeping it updated, many... [26 Sep 2005]
Microsoft: 'State of security is improving'
News While Microsoft currently provides free patches for vulnerabilities in Windows, Eckert said Sybari's software would carry a cost because viruses were completely unrelated to its software flaws. Microsoft has recently... [05 Jul 2005]
Beware of the cyber crime boom
News The top 10 viruses detected by Sophos so far this year all took advantage of flaws in Microsoft products, as virus writers target what Sophos calls "the great unwashed public". Security firm Sophos has... [05 Jul 2005]
'Some viruses are welcome', says anti-gypsy lobby
News One customer, whose details have been withheld, said: "I appreciate your rapid reaction when new viruses are released. Nevertheless, when socially useful viruses are released, I think you could wait at... [13 Jun 2005]
Security: Dreaming of a problem-free PC?
News Microsoft has unveiled a new subscription-based computer fix-it service, aimed at automatically patching security holes, blocking viruses and spyware, and generally automating the chores... [16 May 2005]
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