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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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Security from A to Z: Cell phone threats
November 27, 2006
Are mobile viruses a real threat? As cell phone sales grow, the question is more pressing. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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Unlocking security at RSA 2007
February 12, 2007
Change is in the air at the confab this year, as tech giants start making their weight felt.
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Viruses promise heartbreak on Valentine's Day
February 14, 2007
E-mails promise love cards but deliver malicious software designed to turn computers into zombies. Image: Valentine's virus
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Security firms squabble over mobile threats
July 24, 2006
CA says F-Secure is hyping smart-phone risks, but Finnish company insists threats are real--just not widespread.
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Russian phone Trojan tries to ring up charges
February 28, 2006
Malicious software can infect any cell phone that can run Java applications, not just more-advanced smart phones.
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Online threats outpacing law crackdowns
June 15, 2006
Phishing and botnet threats are getting more advanced and show no sign of diminishing, despite efforts by law enforcement.
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Clock's ticking on phone virus outbreak, experts say
June 21, 2005
In a few years, a fast-spreading cell phone virus will become more likely, analysts predict--and some tools will be ineffective against it.
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A safe browser? No longer in the lexicon
July 7, 2005
CERT security analyst Art Manion warns that all Web browsers now face similar threats--and some even share similar design features.
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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.
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