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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? TAGS: antivirus, malware, signature, gap, antivirus company, network security, virus, variant, researcher, threat, security

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) TAGS: HP Compaq ProLiant Server, HP Compaq ProLiant, HP, malware, worm, USB, antivirus software, USB flash drive, threat, antivirus, researcher, server, Microsoft Windows, security

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. TAGS: malware, e-mail antivirus, attack, threat, IP address, virus, e-mail, antivirus, IP, blog, Google Inc.

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. TAGS: hack, wireless network, demonstration, service pack, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows XP, IP address, malware, Service Pack 2, exec, patch management, IP, minute, small business, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: rootkit, Kaspersky Lab, Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, Sony Corp., antivirus, digital-rights management, antipiracy, malicious software, antivirus company, malware, security company, consultant, technique, spyware, security

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." TAGS: antivirus company, Sophos Plc., antivirus, McAfee Inc., ethics, code, Graham Cluley, sample, malware, member, researcher, agreement, virus, security, Microsoft Windows

Antivirus firm says organized crime growing online

December 9, 2004 Professional criminals are a growing threat online, security company Kaspersky warns. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, criminal, antivirus company, hacker, trojan horse, antivirus, banking, malware, bank, security

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. TAGS: Trend Micro Inc., Sophos Plc., virus, infection, malware, Graham Cluley, claim, mobile phone, threat, potential, antivirus, cell phone, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: malware, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, virus, threat, F-Secure Corp., Sophos Plc., Apple Mac OS X, rootkit, antivirus, firewall, Apple Computer, Unix, security, password, operating system

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. TAGS: Alex Shipp, trojan horse, malware, radar, attack, Symantec Corp., MessageLabs Ltd., Graham Cluley, organization, Sophos Plc., threat, security company, consultant, Microsoft Office, antivirus, researcher

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. TAGS: worm, malware, McAfee Inc., confusion, participant, initiative, virus, Symantec Corp., threat, security, antivirus, software company

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? TAGS: Inqtana, malicious code, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, worm, hacker, threat, malware, virus, owner, security, antivirus, operating system, attack

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