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Win32.VB worm spreading quickly

January 18, 2006 Mass-mailing e-mail worm jumps to the No. 3 spot on F-Secure's virus chart, but poses little risk. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., e-mail worm, worm, security company, virus, security, e-mail

Fantasy soccer league virus kicks off

May 8, 2006 Excel virus targeting fantasy soccer league fans attempts to lure users with offer of worksheets to track team performance. TAGS: Sophos Plc., security company, attachment, virus, Microsoft Excel, security

FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs

November 11, 2005 Sony's copy protection could help hide new viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself. TAGS: copy protection, rootkit, computer security company, computer user, presence, computer security, Sony Corp., security company, CD, virus, trojan horse, PC, hard drive

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

F-Secure sees smaller botnets on the rise

October 1, 2007 Cybercrooks are breaking down large botnets into smaller groups as they seek to increase their revenue, the security firm says. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., security company, researcher, virus, malware, security

Security exec to cops: Talk to us

October 12, 2005 Police could keep closer tabs on cybercrime if they would consult security companies that track hackers, one exec says. TAGS: CyberTrust, DCOM, security company, police, hacker, exec, writer, security, virus, database, Microsoft Corp.

Recon worms on the way, experts say

June 10, 2005 Viruses that reconnoiter your computer for flaws before they attack are expected to become more common. TAGS: vulnerability assessment, BlackSpider Technologies, worm, vulnerability, chief technology officer, malicious code, author, security company, detection, virus, attack, security

Sober worm makes a comeback

May 6, 2005 Mass-mailing pest is spreading again, harvesting e-mail addresses for spammers, security companies have warned. TAGS: Sober worm, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., security company, worm, e-mail address, virus, e-mail, antivirus, security

Storm worm variant ignites e-mail virus deluge

April 13, 2007 Malicious software can be contained in e-mails with "love" and "Worm Alert!" subject lines, security company Postini warns. TAGS: Postini Corp., e-mail virus, subject line, VeriSign Inc., malicious software, security company, attack, virus, e-mail, security, message

Sober worm spreads like wildfire

May 3, 2005 Latest variant of the long-lived pest is propagating so rapidly it now makes up two-thirds of all virus traffic, security experts say. TAGS: Sober worm, Sophos Plc., Kaspersky Lab, World Cup, security company, virus, security, e-mail, message

What's the next security threat?

April 17, 2006 Gone are the days of simple worms and viruses. Now botnets and phishing dominate malicious software--and new twists are on the way. TAGS: security company, phishing, F-Secure Corp., trojan horse, security, antivirus, virus

Microsoft to buy e-mail security firm FrontBridge

July 21, 2005 Plans to merge FrontBridge's messaging protection with its Exchange Server product to help companies with security and compliance. TAGS: FrontBridge Technologies Inc., MessageOne, e-mail security company, messaging, security company, e-mail security, Microsoft Exchange Server, archiving, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, virus, server

iTunes IM worm drops adware

July 21, 2005 Worm found on AOL's Instant Messenger network carries a file that masquerades as iTunes software and installs adware. TAGS: adware, Trend Micro Inc., AOL Instant Messenger, worm, security company, instant messenger, Apple iTunes, America Online Inc., Apple Computer, IM, virus, security, PC

Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'

November 9, 2005 Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., copy protection, Computer Associates International Inc., security company, antivirus company, rootkit, Sony Corp., Symantec Corp., security, CD, antivirus, virus, hard drive

This week in Net attacks

April 29, 2005 Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., attack, security company, researcher, security, conference, Google Inc., spyware, Web browser, virus, e-mail

Watchdog-attacking Bagle ramps up

March 1, 2005 A new Bagle Trojan horse that hurts security applications is spreading rapidly. TAGS: Graham Cluley, security company, Sophos Plc., Bagle virus, security application, trojan horse, variant, malicious code, security, McAfee Inc., antivirus, e-mail, virus

Spam may sprout viruses in home PCs

June 27, 2003 An e-mail security company says that junk e-mailers are making use of viruses to turn home computers into spam generators. TAGS: MessageLabs Ltd., relay, e-mail security company, Sobig, correlation, e-mail security, home PC, Networks Associates Technology Inc., security company, spam, spammer, virus, variant, analysis, e-mail, server

Smart phone owners are savvy about viruses

April 28, 2005 But many of them still keep sensitive information stored on the wireless handsets, according to a survey by Symantec. TAGS: smart phone, respondent, Cabir virus, survey, Symantec Corp., handset, online banking, security company, attack, security, virus, Bluetooth, IM, e-mail, PC

ISP sends alert to Kama Sutra victims

January 30, 2006 British-based Easynet follows worm trail, notifies people whose systems may be infected with the virus. TAGS: Easynet, Nyxem, Ironport Systems Inc., Internet Service Provider, F-Secure Corp., security company, malicious software, virus, blog, idea, e-mail, security, PC

Vulnerabilities found in Sony Ericsson phones

February 9, 2006 Bluetooth applications in handsets could expose them to denial-of-service attacks. TAGS: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, handset, vulnerability, security company, Bluetooth, denial of service, cell phone, mobile phone, security, virus
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