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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: rootkit, Kaspersky Lab, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., antivirus, Sony Corp., digital-rights management, antipiracy, malicious software, antivirus company, malware, security company, consultant, technique, spyware, security

Trojan horses steal bank details, passwords

 March 24, 2006 Cybercriminals use new Trojan horse tricks to steal money via bank Web sites and to nab personal passwords. TAGS: trojan horse, rootkit, malicious software, username, bank, password, security company, antivirus, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Virus writers use open-source methods

 July 17, 2006 Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused. TAGS: McAfee Inc., Networks Associates Technology Inc., malicious software, open source, MyDoom virus, IRC, rootkit, writer, source code, virus, hacker, copy, antivirus, security

Sony to patch copy-protected CD

 November 2, 2005 Facing fears that its piracy-proofed CDs could help virus writers, record label is working closely with antivirus companies to offer patch. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, antivirus company, rootkit, copy protection, F-Secure Corp., antivirus, patch, virus, antipiracy, malicious software, CD, Sony Corp., security
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