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Start-up Robot Genius deploys new security technology
April 30, 2007 Threefold software package is designed to address all sides of malicious software problems.Google calls for users to report malicious sites
December 4, 2007 The search giant is asking people to fill in an online form reporting malicious sites that are not already flagged.Grisoft offers free rootkit fighting tool
April 10, 2007 AVG Anti-Rootkit can detect and remove malicious software used to hide other nefarious applications on PCs.Google: 10 percent of sites are dangerous
May 15, 2007 Sophos adds that 70 percent of pages hosting malicious software are found on legitimate sites targeted by hackers.RSA takes on Trojan horses
March 16, 2007 Service will help financial institutions identify Trojan horses and take down the Web sites that distribute the threats.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.Report: Rootkits becoming increasingly complex
April 18, 2007 But more security firms are designing software to uproot the stealth technology, says McAfee.Homeland Security official suggests outlawing rootkits
February 17, 2006 With mishaps like the Sony BMG fiasco, outlawing rootkits might be the way to go, a Homeland Security official suggests.Sample virus targets Windows and Linux
April 8, 2006 Another example of malicious software that can infect computers running Windows or Linux has been discovered.F-Secure: Low threat from mobile malware
September 27, 2007 Viruses targeting cell phones are on the increase but pose a much lower security danger than those aimed at PCs, says CEO.Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spywareZombies continue to chase Windows PCs
October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software.Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites.Trojan horse: Your money or your files
April 29, 2006 Newly discovered Trojan horse threatens to delete files if victim doesn't pay $10.99 for code to disarm the malicious software.Trojan horses steal bank details, passwords
March 24, 2006 Cybercriminals use new Trojan horse tricks to steal money via bank Web sites and to nab personal passwords.Infamous Russian malware gang vanishes
November 9, 2007 Trend Micro claims the Russian Business Network suddenly dropped off the Internet, but the group may have resurfaced in Asia.McAfee: .gov sites are safest
March 12, 2007 But one in 10 sites with a domain from the island of Tokelau spread malicious software or warrant a warning.Spyware fighters go after MP3 search site
December 7, 2006 Two watchdogs ask the feds to take on FastMP3Search.com.ar, which they allege is a front for malicious software.Virus writers use open-source methods
July 17, 2006 Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused.Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware
February 13, 2006 Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords. Sponsored matches for "malicious software"
