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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. TAGS: malicious software, Google Inc., McAfee Inc., security company, form, blog, security

Report: Rootkits becoming increasingly complex

April 18, 2007 But more security firms are designing software to uproot the stealth technology, says McAfee. TAGS: rootkit, malicious software, McAfee Inc., security, component, trojan horse, malware

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. TAGS: McAfee Inc., domain, malicious software, security

McAfee launches 'Threat Center' site

April 11, 2006 New Web site offers information, tools and insights from McAfee on the state of online security. TAGS: McAfee Inc., malicious software, security

Virus writers use open-source methods

July 17, 2006 Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused. TAGS: malicious software, open source, McAfee Inc., Networks Associates Technology Inc., source code, MyDoom virus, hacker, IRC, rootkit, copy, virus, security

Rootkit numbers rocketing up, McAfee says

April 17, 2006 Security company sees a 700 percent rise in software used to cloak code, whether Trojan horses or commercial programs. TAGS: rootkit, McAfee Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, malicious software, malware, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Why Microsoft is wrong on Vista security

October 9, 2006 McAfee Chief Scientist George Heron says a technological dispute could usher in a new age of insecurity. TAGS: malicious software, security, McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, virus, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, e-mail, antivirus, PC
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