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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.
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Zombies 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.
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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.
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Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat
June 12, 2006
Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software.
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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 spyware
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Flaw may hide malicious software
August 27, 2005
Weakness allows hackers to hide the presence of their applications using keys stored in the Windows Registry, experts say.
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Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
March 1, 2006
"Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say.
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Putting Vista in the fast lane
August 8, 2005
With the next version of Windows, Microsoft tackles an age-old problem: how to keep PCs running like new.
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Experts: Zombies ousting viruses
May 25, 2005
Attackers are drafting bot armies of up to 10,000 machines rather than creating global epidemics like Blaster, security experts say.
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Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones
November 9, 2004
Infected computers send out a slew of unwanted text messages, a security firm says.
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Security from A to Z: Antivirus
November 27, 2006
The lowdown on how antivirus software works and what it needs to do in the future. A section is a series on security basics.
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Security from A to Z: OS X
November 28, 2006
Debate rages over whether the Mac operating system is inherently safer than Windows. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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Border patrol for Internet Explorer
June 26, 2006
Start-up GreenBorder offers a virtual defense for the much-attacked Microsoft browser, but it goes only so far.
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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.
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Symantec closes off hiding place for hackers
January 12, 2006
Feature in Norton SystemWorks could offer cybercriminals a place to hide malicious software--just like a rootkit.
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Sony offers new CDs, MP3s for recalled discs
November 18, 2005
Customers can exchange a copy-protected CD for authorized MP3 downloads and a new, unprotected CD.
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First 4 Internet Ltd.
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Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006
Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites.
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Microsoft rushes out 'critical' fix
September 26, 2006
Update repairs serious security hole cybercrooks have been using to get malicious software on Windows PCs.
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Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs
August 14, 2006
Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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BBC stories used as bait for IE exploit
March 31, 2006
Attackers are sending e-mail messages with news stories to trick people into visiting sites that exploit a recent IE flaw.
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