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Two years on, Netsky-P tops virus charts

September 1, 2006 The e-mail worm, ranked as the worst of 2004, retains bragging rights even though fixes have long been available. TAGS: Netsky virus, malicious software, Sophos Plc., e-mail worm, accounting, threat, virus, trojan horse, e-mail, security

Security pest found on BlackBerry

August 8, 2006 The malicious software could be used to get into company networks, but RIM says it's not a major threat. TAGS: Research In Motion Ltd., Defcon, RIM BlackBerry, malicious software, threat, e-mail server, security, handheld, server, e-mail

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

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., malicious software, zombie, Sophos Plc., threat, virus, attack, card, security, e-mail, trojan horse

Symantec keeps weather eye out for Net threats

February 28, 2006 New Internet Threat Meter provides information on problems related to Web surfing, e-mail, IM and peer-to-peer file sharing. TAGS: Symantec Corp., threat, phishing, IM, e-mail

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

Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat

June 12, 2006 Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software. TAGS: malicious software, rootkit, zombie, threat, bot, Microsoft Corp., adware, PC, Sony Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, security, e-mail

Did Microsoft want to 'whack' Dell over its Linux dealings?

January 26, 2007 A 2002 e-mail exchange filed with an Iowa court during one of the last state antitrust suits seems to say so; Redmond defends the thread. TAGS: antitrust, plaintiff, Redmond, court, Linux, threat, spokesman, Dell, Microsoft Corp., Adobe PDF, e-mail, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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

New Trojans plunder bank accounts

February 17, 2006 Bank-stealing Trojans wait for victims to sign onto their bank's Web site and then steal money. TAGS: Alex Shipp, business continuity, cybercriminal, bank, RSA Security Inc., malicious software, McAfee Inc., threat, phishing, conference, antivirus, e-mail, PC

Online threats outpacing law crackdowns

June 15, 2006 Phishing and botnet threats are getting more advanced and show no sign of diminishing, despite efforts by law enforcement. TAGS: bot, phishing, malicious software, presentation, threat, agent, security, PC, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

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