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Confusion over Skype security threat clears up

December 20, 2006 Researchers now characterize threat to Skype IM tool as a Trojan horse, not a worm. TAGS: Skype, security threat, Websense Inc., advisory, confusion, API, worm, security, threat, trojan horse, researcher, IM

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, threat, malware, researcher, server, antivirus, security, Microsoft Windows

New 'botworm' exploits Symantec flaw

December 15, 2006 "Big Yellow" hits systems running Symantec's corporate antivirus tools, warns eEye Digital Security. Symantec says attacks are limited. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, Symantec Corp., worm, flaw, threat, California, security, SpyBot, antivirus, server, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp.

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: worm, participant, initiative, confusion, McAfee Inc., malware, threat, Symantec Corp., software company, security, virus, antivirus

New worm targets Apple chat users

February 16, 2006 The file, which spreads via the company's IM software, isn't a major threat, but security experts say it hints at vulnerabilities. TAGS: security expert, Symantec Corp., Apple iChat, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Sophos Plc., threat, worm, trojan horse, security, Apple Macintosh, McAfee Inc., Apple Mac OS, IM, operating system

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 Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, threat, hacker, worm, attack, security, owner, malware, virus, operating system, antivirus
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