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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, malware, threat, virus, mobile phone, security, PC, CEO
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Arovax Shield 2.1.103
Protect and block your PC from any malicious software. TAGS: malicious software, spyware, PC
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Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs
October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious software, zombie, adware, threat, trojan horse, spyware, Microsoft Corp., PC, security, Microsoft Windows
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Grisoft offers free rootkit fighting tool
April 10, 2007 AVG Anti-Rootkit can detect and remove malicious software used to hide other nefarious applications on PCs. TAGS: Grisoft, AVG, rootkit, malicious software, security, PC
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Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat
June 12, 2006 Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software. TAGS: rootkit, malicious software, zombie, trojan horse, bot, threat, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., adware, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows, Sony Corp., security, e-mail
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware TAGS: spyware, malicious software, Microsoft Windows Vista, margin, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, virus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC
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Flaw may hide malicious software
August 27, 2005 Weakness allows hackers to hide the presence of their applications using keys stored in the Windows Registry, experts say. TAGS: Windows registry, malicious software, Registry Editor, malicious program, registry, attacker, Windows PC, anti-spyware, security, spyware, technique, key, Microsoft Corp., software company, operating system, PC
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Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
March 1, 2006 "Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say. TAGS: virus, F-Secure Corp., malicious software, Windows PC, smart phone, mobile device, researcher, security, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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Experts: Zombies ousting viruses
May 25, 2005 Attackers are drafting bot armies of up to 10,000 machines rather than creating global epidemics like Blaster, security experts say. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, antivirus company, distributed denial of service, malicious software, epidemic, antivirus, trojan horse, virus, tactic, Blaster worm, spam, author, bot, radar, Web page, e-mail
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Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones
November 9, 2004 Infected computers send out a slew of unwanted text messages, a security firm says. TAGS: spam, trojan horse, cell phone, Sophos Plc., SMS, antivirus company, malicious software, mobile phone, antivirus, message, virus, PC, security
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Security from A to Z: Antivirus
November 27, 2006 The lowdown on how antivirus software works and what it needs to do in the future. A section is a series on security basics. TAGS: antivirus software, antivirus, malicious software, threat, security, virus, PC
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Security from A to Z: OS X
November 28, 2006 Debate rages over whether the Mac operating system is inherently safer than Windows. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, virus, malicious software, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS, operating system, Unix, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp.
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Border patrol for Internet Explorer
June 26, 2006 Start-up GreenBorder offers a virtual defense for the much-attacked Microsoft browser, but it goes only so far. TAGS: GreenBorder, malicious software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, technique, environment, attack, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC
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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, username, malicious software, bank, password, security company, antivirus, security, Microsoft Corp., PC
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Symantec closes off hiding place for hackers
January 12, 2006 Feature in Norton SystemWorks could offer cybercriminals a place to hide malicious software--just like a rootkit. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton SystemWorks, rootkit, Norton Co., malicious software, directory, hacker, virus, security, PC
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Sony offers new CDs, MP3s for recalled discs
November 18, 2005 Customers can exchange a copy-protected CD for authorized MP3 downloads and a new, unprotected CD. TAGS: copy protection, First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony Corp., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, CD, rootkit, malicious software, MP3, virus, PC, hard drive, security
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Putting Vista in the fast lane
August 8, 2005 With the next version of Windows, Microsoft tackles an age-old problem: how to keep PCs running like new. TAGS: co-author, Microsoft Windows Vista, malicious software, spyware, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., PC
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TomTom shipped viruses on its navigation devices
January 29, 2007 "Small number" of GO 910 devices included two Windows-based bugs; no reports of problems yet, company says. TAGS: TomTom, antivirus software, Graham Cluley, virus, QA, antivirus company, malicious software, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: Websense Inc., malicious software, Sunbelt Software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, exploit, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, flaw, Windows PC, security company, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., spyware, PC
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Antivirus expert: 'Ransomware' on the rise
February 7, 2007 Kaspersky warns 2007 will bring increase in extortion schemes to encrypt your data and hold it hostage. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, distributed denial of service, victim, antivirus, police, trojan horse, RSA Security Inc., malicious software, attack, conference, server, PC

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