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NewsGoogle calls for users to report malicious sites
December 4, 2007 The search giant is asking people to fill in an online form reporting malicious sites that are not already flagged. - News
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. - News
Start-up Robot Genius deploys new security technology
April 30, 2007 Threefold software package is designed to address all sides of malicious software problems. - News
Report: Rootkits becoming increasingly complex
April 18, 2007 But more security firms are designing software to uproot the stealth technology, says McAfee. - News
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 - News
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. - News
Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. - News
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. - News
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. - News
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. - News
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. - News
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. - News
Trojan horse: Your money or your files
April 29, 2006 Newly discovered Trojan horse threatens to delete files if victim doesn't pay $10.99 for code to disarm the malicious software. - News
McAfee: .gov sites are safest
March 12, 2007 But one in 10 sites with a domain from the island of Tokelau spread malicious software or warrant a warning. - News
Security pest found on BlackBerry
August 8, 2006 The malicious software could be used to get into company networks, but RIM says it's not a major threat. - News
Trojan Cryzip extorts decryption fee
March 14, 2006 A new Trojan encrypts files, then demands $300 in ransom for their decryption and release, according to security firm. - News
Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware
February 13, 2006 Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords. - News
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. - News
Why Microsoft is wrong on Vista security
October 9, 2006 McAfee Chief Scientist George Heron says a technological dispute could usher in a new age of insecurity. - News
Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs
August 14, 2006 Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread.
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