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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. TAGS: Kimmo Alkio, F-Secure Corp., malicious software, malware, threat, virus, mobile phone, security, PC, CEO

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. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious software, zombie, adware, trojan horse, threat, spyware, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Grisoft, AVG, rootkit, malicious software, security, PC

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: rootkit, malicious software, zombie, trojan horse, bot, threat, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., adware, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows, Sony Corp., security, e-mail

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 TAGS: spyware, malicious software, Microsoft Windows Vista, margin, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows XP, virus, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC

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. TAGS: Windows registry, malicious software, Registry Editor, malicious program, registry, Windows PC, attacker, anti-spyware, security, spyware, key, technique, Microsoft Corp., software company, operating system, PC

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. TAGS: virus, F-Secure Corp., malicious software, Windows PC, smart phone, mobile device, researcher, security, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: co-author, Microsoft Windows Vista, malicious software, spyware, hard drive, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, antivirus company, distributed denial of service, malicious software, antivirus, epidemic, trojan horse, virus, Blaster worm, bot, tactic, spam, radar, author, Web page, PC

Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones

November 9, 2004 Infected computers send out a slew of unwanted text messages, a security firm says. TAGS: spam, trojan horse, cell phone, Sophos Plc., SMS, antivirus company, malicious software, mobile phone, antivirus, message, virus, PC, security

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. TAGS: antivirus software, antivirus, malicious software, threat, security, virus, PC

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. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, virus, Apple Macintosh, malicious software, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, security, operating system, Unix, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: GreenBorder, malicious software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, technique, security, environment, attack, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC

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. TAGS: trojan horse, rootkit, malicious software, bank, username, password, security company, antivirus, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton SystemWorks, rootkit, Norton Co., malicious software, directory, hacker, virus, security, PC

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. TAGS: copy protection, First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony Corp., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, CD, malicious software, MP3, virus, hard drive, PC, security

Porn sites exploit new IE flaw

September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: Websense Inc., Sunbelt Software, malicious software, exploit, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Windows PC, security company, attack, Microsoft Corp., spyware, security, PC

Microsoft rushes out 'critical' fix

September 26, 2006 Update repairs serious security hole cybercrooks have been using to get malicious software on Windows PCs. TAGS: Sunbelt Software, Windows PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer, fix, flaw, malicious software, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp., monitoring, HTML, Web page, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: worm, malicious software, flaw, Computer Associates International Inc., malware, security, Microsoft Windows 2000, attack, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: Websense Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, malicious software, vulnerability, flaw, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC
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