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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, threat, mobile phone, malware, CEO, virus, security, PC

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, anti-spyware, adware, bank, person, malware, Internet Service Provider, security, PC

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

 February 27, 2006 Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry? TAGS: Inqtana, malicious code, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, hacker, threat, attack, worm, security, owner, virus, malware, operating system, antivirus

Is an antivirus gap looming?

 July 9, 2007 Security researcher Jose Nazario says the concept of antivirus as the last line of defense has been thrown out the window. What should replace it? TAGS: antivirus company, gap, antivirus, signature, network security, malware, researcher, variant, threat, security, virus

The future of malware: Trojan horses

 October 13, 2006 Targeted attacks used for industrial espionage have become the nightmare scenario for big companies, researchers say. TAGS: Alex Shipp, radar, attack, MessageLabs Ltd., organization, Graham Cluley, trojan horse, Sophos Plc., threat, Symantec Corp., security company, consultant, malware, researcher, Microsoft Office, security

HP ships USB sticks with malware

 April 9, 2008 Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. (From ZDNet Australia) TAGS: HP Compaq ProLiant Server, HP Compaq ProLiant, worm, antivirus software, HP, USB, malware, threat, researcher, server, antivirus, security, Microsoft Windows

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

Name that worm--plan looks to cut through chaos

 September 22, 2005 Plethora of different handles for the same threat can confuse security efforts. Common-identifier scheme looks to fix that. TAGS: initiative, participant, worm, confusion, McAfee Inc., malware, threat, software company, Symantec Corp., security, virus, antivirus
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