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Is an antivirus gap looming?
July 9, 2007
Security researcher Jose Nazario says the concept of antivirus as the last line of defense has been thrown out the window. What should replace it?
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HP ships USB sticks with malware
April 9, 2008
Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. (From ZDNet Australia)
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Greetings...you're infected
October 8, 2007
Avinti CEO William Kilmer says the industry is late to grasp the challenge of blended threats that are moving viruses from e-mail to the Web.
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Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'
November 13, 2007
In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network.
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Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists
November 4, 2005
Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology.
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Standoff over PC-to-mobile jumping code
March 6, 2006
Virus code isn't shared between some researchers and antivirus companies, amid allegations of "bullying."
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Antivirus firm says organized crime growing online
December 9, 2004
Professional criminals are a growing threat online, security company Kaspersky warns.
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Sophos: Cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers'
September 23, 2005
Trend Micro admits chances of infection are relatively low but says virus could be a forerunner of worse threats to come.
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Mac users face rare threat
October 25, 2004
Shell script disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data.
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The future of malware: Trojan horses
October 13, 2006
Targeted attacks used for industrial espionage have become the nightmare scenario for big companies, researchers say.
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Name that worm--plan looks to cut through chaos
September 22, 2005
Plethora of different handles for the same threat can confuse security efforts. Common-identifier scheme looks to fix that.
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Is Mac OS as safe as ever?
February 27, 2006
Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry?
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