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Clueless about cookies or spyware?

February 3, 2005 You're not alone. Spyware-removal tools that list different kinds of unwanted software may confuse people as much as they protect. TAGS: Richard Smith, EarthLink Inc., spyware, audit, threat, search result, software company, adware, bank, anti-spyware, person, Internet Service Provider, malware, security, PC

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

Microsoft's OneCare firewall draws fire

February 1, 2006 Default setting allows certain applications to connect to the Internet, opening door to spyware. TAGS: Foundstone, JVM, Java, firewall, McAfee Inc., blog, expert, malware, spyware, Microsoft Corp., security, PC

2006: Year of the mobile malware

December 20, 2005 Mobile security threats are expected to rise threefold in 2006 as mobile devices become more prevalent, according to McAfee Avert Labs. TAGS: McAfee Inc., mobile device, phishing, smart phone, threat, malware, virus, security, PC

Sophos: Cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers'

September 23, 2005 Trend Micro admits chances of infection are relatively low but says virus could be a forerunner of worse threats to come. TAGS: Sophos Plc., Trend Micro Inc., mobile phone, Graham Cluley, claim, threat, potential, infection, malware, virus, cell phone, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows

Commwarrior virus marches on

May 17, 2005 The MMS cell phone virus attacks in a fourth country, Italy. While the virus is simmering for now, F-Secure warns of a possible boil-over. TAGS: MMS, Italy, F-Secure Corp., Symbian Inc., cell phone, virus, malware, security, PC, operating system, e-mail

OS makers: Security is job No. 1

May 10, 2005 New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats. TAGS: defense, security, generation, attack, operating system, Apple Computer, malware, Microsoft Corp., virus, Microsoft Windows, PC

Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists

November 4, 2005 Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, rootkit, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., digital-rights management, Sony Corp., antipiracy, antivirus company, antivirus, malicious software, consultant, security company, security, malware, operating system, spyware

Vista plays hide-and-seek with hackers

June 1, 2006 Windows update beta aims to foil attacks by loading key system files in different locations each time the PC starts. TAGS: David Litchfield, buffer, malicious code, attack, Microsoft Windows Vista, location, Microsoft Windows Update, security, open source, Microsoft Corp., malware, Linux, Microsoft Windows, PC

Zombie trick expected to send spam sky-high

February 2, 2005 New spammer scheme uses ISPs to get around blacklists, leading one expert to predict "e-mail meltdown." TAGS: blacklist, Internet Service Provider, spam, zombie, Spamhaus, MessageLabs Ltd., e-mail server, spammer, anti-spam, e-mail, server, trojan horse, broadband, malware, U.S., PC

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