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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. TAGS: Netsky virus, malicious software, Sophos Plc., e-mail worm, threat, virus, trojan horse, e-mail, security

New Netsky worm linked to South Korea

October 22, 2004 Security researcher who called source code "hot stuff" says new version points to copycats possibly related to a university. TAGS: Netsky virus, Sven Jaschan, South Korea, arrest, variant, source code, F-Secure Corp., worm, Sasser worm, antivirus company, university, antivirus, researcher

Sophos declares Netsky-P worst virus of 2004

December 8, 2004 The firm detected 10,724 new viruses, worms and Trojan horses--an increase of nearly 52 percent over last year. TAGS: Netsky virus, Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, Sasser worm, virus, increase, accounting, antivirus, trojan horse

Portuguese Netsky rates a medium risk

October 14, 2004 A Portuguese-sounding version of the virus has appeared in the wild. Be wary of mail from Manaus. TAGS: Netsky virus, McAfee Inc., variant, virus, security, e-mail

Virus report points to profit-hungry hackers

November 4, 2004 Trend Micro report validates concern in security industry that malicious hackers are more interested in money than fame. TAGS: Netsky virus, fame, Trend Micro Inc., hacker, malicious software, infection, margin, trojan horse, malware, accounting, virus, security

Bug bites continue to plague the Net

October 22, 2004 roundup Free-roaming source code breeds new Netsky pest. Also: From IE to Opera, browsers are a likely prey. TAGS: Netsky virus, Opera browser, source code, Opera Software, bug, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security

Bulk of year's PC infections pinned to one man

July 28, 2004 Firm says German teen, self-confessed author of Netsky and Sasser viruses, to blame for 70 percent of infections. TAGS: Netsky virus, Sven Jaschan, Graham Cluley, Sasser worm, Richard Starnes, infection, Sophos Plc., virus, author, Microsoft Corp., antivirus, PC

Zafi virus a top holiday hangover

February 1, 2005 The Christmas-themed pest leads the Sophos top 10 list of viruses reported in January, when people were getting back to work. TAGS: Netsky virus, Sophos Plc., MyDoom virus, virus

New MyDoom offers 'how to' details

September 16, 2004 "It's like they wanted to help us, which is weird," one security expert says of the latest bizarre twist in the worm's development. TAGS: MyDoom virus, Sven Jaschan, Netsky virus, F-Secure Corp., worm, virus, security, photograph

MyDoom seeks to destroy antivirus firms

October 18, 2004 In worm's latest version, authors ridicule rival worm Netsky and promise to attack Symantec, McAfee and others. TAGS: MyDoom virus, antivirus company, Netsky virus, F-Secure Corp., worm, writer, McAfee Inc., attack, author, antivirus, Symantec Corp., virus, message

Microsoft: Sasser bounty hinges on conviction

September 10, 2004 Person who fingered alleged author of virus must cool heels while waiting for cool quarter-million-dollar reward. TAGS: Sven Jaschan, Sasser worm, Hemanshu Nigam, informant, Netsky virus, Graham Cluley, bounty, MSBlast worm, arrest, conviction, authority, variant, police, author, virus, Microsoft Corp.

Reheated Bagle smokes out antivirus defenses

October 29, 2004 New version of mass-mailing worm, discovered Friday, tries to disable defenses on destination PCs. CNET Reviews: Bagle.bb prevention and cure TAGS: Bagle virus, Netsky virus, variant, antivirus software, McAfee Inc., virus, antivirus, security, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Hacking--do the pros now rule?

October 28, 2004 Security guru Robert Graham says the days of game-playing kids are over. Welcome to the world of pro hackers. TAGS: hacking, hacker, Netsky virus, pro, attack, virus, security, antivirus

Security firm looks to hire alleged Sasser author

September 20, 2004 German company Securepoint says teenager Sven Jaschan deserves a chance to prove himself on the up-and-up. TAGS: Sven Jaschan, MyDoom virus, Sasser worm, Graham Cluley, Netsky virus, virus, security, knowledge, information technology, antivirus, games
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