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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, McAfee Inc., Google Inc., security company, form, blog, security

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, rootkit, malicious software, AVG, security, PC

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: malicious software, Websense Inc., flaw, Sunbelt Software, vulnerability, exploit, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows PC, security company, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Corp., PC

Start-up Robot Genius deploys new security technology

April 30, 2007 Threefold software package is designed to address all sides of malicious software problems. TAGS: malicious software, security technology, robot, rootkit, adware, spyware, security

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, Sophos Plc., malicious software, e-mail worm, accounting, threat, virus, trojan horse, e-mail, 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, malicious software, threat, antivirus, security, virus, PC

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

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, threat, adware, PC, Microsoft Corp., security, spyware, Microsoft Windows

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, threat, mobile phone, malware, CEO, security, virus, 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, malicious software, bank, rootkit, security company, password, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, trojan horse, payment, victim, malicious software, security

This week in security

September 24, 2005 U.S. government plans to assign a unique identifier to each and every piece of malicious software. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, malicious software, Mozilla Corp., Symantec Corp., security, Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, Microsoft Corp.

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

A tangle over virus IDs

October 6, 2005 The antivirus community is split over the merits of a scheme to give malicious software common identifiers. TAGS: malicious software, Mitre Corp., confusion, Sophos Plc., Trend Micro Inc., security, expert, virus, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

Security from A to Z: Virus variants

November 28, 2006 What's the difference between "Leap.A" and "Leap.B"? A look at naming of variants. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: variant, security company, malicious software, virus, security

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

Symantec updates Norton products

September 13, 2006 New 2007 editions of products promise improved protection and better use of computing resources. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Norton Internet Security, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, malicious software, protection, security, antivirus

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

Trojan horse rides on unpatched IE flaw

November 30, 2005 Windows users could lose control of their systems by simply visiting a Web site hosting malicious code, Microsoft warns. TAGS: malicious software, vulnerability, trojan horse, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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., RIM BlackBerry, Defcon, malicious software, threat, e-mail server, security, handheld, server, e-mail
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