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Phishing overtakes viruses and Trojans

January 30, 2007 Security experts say phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, outnumber e-mails infected with malicous software. TAGS: phishing, MessageLabs Ltd., Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., virus attack, bank, attack, code, trojan horse, virus, e-mail, security, malware

Storm worm variant ignites e-mail virus deluge

April 13, 2007 Malicious software can be contained in e-mails with "love" and "Worm Alert!" subject lines, security company Postini warns. TAGS: Postini Corp., e-mail virus, subject line, VeriSign Inc., attack, security company, malicious software, virus, e-mail, security, message

This week in Net attacks

April 29, 2005 Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., security company, attack, researcher, conference, security, Google Inc., spyware, Web browser, virus, e-mail

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, hacker, threat, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, worm, security, owner, attack, malware, virus, operating system, antivirus

Trojan attacks Microsoft's anti-spyware

February 9, 2005 Windows AntiSpyware is threatened by a Trojan horse that also tries to steal online banking details, a security company warns. TAGS: anti-spyware, Sophos Plc., trojan horse, online banking, attack, Microsoft Corp., spyware, virus, security, Microsoft Windows

Browser-based attacks increase as viruses dip

June 15, 2005 Viruses and worms hit IT operations a bit less often, but browser-based attacks are an increasing headache, new survey finds. TAGS: CompTIA, pharming, IT security, organization, attack, phishing, victim, information technology, survey, threat, Web browser, virus, security

Study: Instant-messaging attacks rose in 2005

January 10, 2006 Exploits can 'jump' IM networks using services like Trillian, survey report authors say. TAGS: FaceTime Communications, IM Network, IM, attack, America Online Inc., Trillian, MSN, exploit, incident, motivation, security, Microsoft Corp., virus

Recon worms on the way, experts say

June 10, 2005 Viruses that reconnoiter your computer for flaws before they attack are expected to become more common. TAGS: vulnerability assessment, BlackSpider Technologies, worm, vulnerability, chief technology officer, malicious code, detection, security company, author, virus, attack, security

He's got the virus-writing bug

January 14, 2005 Under the name "Benny," Marek Strihavka wrote computer viruses. Now he's under investigation in connection with the Slammer outbreak. TAGS: SQL Slammer, virus, computer virus, skill, antivirus, bug, attack, security, idea

'Nimda' worm strikes Net, e-mail

September 19, 2001 The Nimda worm floods the Internet with scans for vulnerable servers and e-mail, prompting the FBI to create a task force to investigate the attack, sources say. TAGS: Nimda worm, Code Red worm, vulnerable server, Microsoft IIS Server, terrorist attack, worm, evidence, spokeswoman, antivirus, server, attack, Symantec Corp., virus, security, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

MyDoom sparks talks of security's future

February 3, 2004 Security experts point to the success of MyDoom as an indicator that more work is needed to defend corporate networks. TAGS: MyDoom virus, Alex Shipp, Counterpane Internet Security Inc., security technology, MessageLabs Ltd., spread, SCO Group Inc., attack, security, antivirus, virus, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Windows flaw spawns dozens of attacks

January 3, 2006 Attacks designed to exploit Windows Meta File flaw range from malicious spam to an MSN Messenger worm. Sites harbor Windows Trojan TAGS: Ilfak Guilfanov, Microsoft Windows Metafile, WMF vulnerability, Internet Storm Center, F-Secure Corp., MSN Messenger, exploit, attack, flaw, worm, MSN, security, vulnerability, fix, trojan horse, Microsoft Windows

Expert: Cell phone virus threat is overblown

May 5, 2005 Instances of infected smart phones are almost nonexistent, according to a cell phone support exec. TAGS: smart phone, handset, threat, virus, cell phone, Symantec Corp., attack, security, operating system, PC

Is Intel a safe bet for Apple security?

June 7, 2005 Macs have largely been immune to the viruses that plague Windows PCs. Experts pitch in on whether the Intel chip switch will change that. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious code, HyperThreading, Intel, Virginia, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS, flaw, expert, attack, Apple Macintosh, operating system, researcher, networking, BIOS

Smart phone owners are savvy about viruses

April 28, 2005 But many of them still keep sensitive information stored on the wireless handsets, according to a survey by Symantec. TAGS: smart phone, Cabir virus, respondent, survey, Symantec Corp., handset, online banking, security company, attack, security, virus, Bluetooth, IM, e-mail, PC

Microsoft rushes out critical IE fix

December 1, 2004 Departing from schedule, the company patches a month-old security hole in the browser software that had spawned attacks. TAGS: Bofra worm, Stephen Toulouse, vulnerability, attacker, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., service pack, Service Pack 2, Web browser, PC, virus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Viruses promise heartbreak on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2007 E-mails promise love cards but deliver malicious software designed to turn computers into zombies. Image: Valentine's virus TAGS: Secure Computing Corp., zombie, malicious software, Sophos Plc., virus, threat, attack, e-mail, card, trojan horse, security

IM threats rising sharply, reports confirm

April 5, 2005 Instant-messaging attacks increased 250 percent in the first quarter compared with the same period last year, new research finds. TAGS: IM threat, Akonix Systems, IM Network, IMLogic, consortium, incident, IM, threat, increase, attack, workplace, research, Time Warner Inc., security, virus, e-mail

OS makers: Security is job No. 1

May 10, 2005 New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats. TAGS: defense, security, generation, attack, operating system, malware, Apple Computer, virus, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says

March 22, 2005 Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack. TAGS: Symantec Corp., market share, target, hacker, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, Apple Computer, platform, attack, Apple Mac OS, security, operating system, virus, Microsoft Corp.