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Malware Evolving Too Fast for Antivirus Apps
(News) Bad guys use sophisticated testing to create malware that can evade even the best security programs.
(News) Bad guys use sophisticated testing to create malware that can evade even the best security programs.
Lust, virus: film fans in China hit with virus attack
(News) Lust seems to be prevailing over caution for computer users in China who download certain unauthorized copies of Ang Lee's latest film: some of them are receiving dozens of viruses instead.
(News) Lust seems to be prevailing over caution for computer users in China who download certain unauthorized copies of Ang Lee's latest film: some of them are receiving dozens of viruses instead.
Average zero-day bug has 348-day lifespan, exec says
(News) The average zero-day bug has a lifespan of 348 days before it is discovered or patched, but some vulnerabilities live on for much longer, according to security vendor Immunity Inc.'s chief executive officer.
(News) The average zero-day bug has a lifespan of 348 days before it is discovered or patched, but some vulnerabilities live on for much longer, according to security vendor Immunity Inc.'s chief executive officer.
Mobile phone virus author arrested in Spain
(News) Spanish police have arrested a 28-year-old man on charges that he created variants of the CommWarrior and Cabir mobile phone viruses, according to published reports.
(News) Spanish police have arrested a 28-year-old man on charges that he created variants of the CommWarrior and Cabir mobile phone viruses, according to published reports.
Hundreds click on 'infect me' Google ad
(News) Hundreds of users have clicked through to a Google AdWords advertisement offering to infect users with a virus, according to a blogger.
(News) Hundreds of users have clicked through to a Google AdWords advertisement offering to infect users with a virus, according to a blogger.
New virus comes disguised as IE 7 download
(News) If you receive an e-mail offering a download of Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2, delete it. A new virus is making the rounds that comes disguised as a test version of Microsoft Corp. current Web browser.
(News) If you receive an e-mail offering a download of Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2, delete it. A new virus is making the rounds that comes disguised as a test version of Microsoft Corp. current Web browser.
Viruses Try New Tactics
(news) Bagle/Beagle variants use passwords, images, and atypical payload files to trick victims.
(news) Bagle/Beagle variants use passwords, images, and atypical payload files to trick victims.
Class on Virus Creation Draws Industry Ire
(news) University wants to teach future virus fighters, but companies say they won't hire graduates.
(news) University wants to teach future virus fighters, but companies say they won't hire graduates.
Worm Targets Kazaa Users
(news) Infections are rare, but Benjamin raises questions about safety of peer-to-peer services.
(news) Infections are rare, but Benjamin raises questions about safety of peer-to-peer services.
Revamped Klez Worm Reappears
(news) Existing databases, patches can constrain latest variant, which travels by e-mail and LAN.
(news) Existing databases, patches can constrain latest variant, which travels by e-mail and LAN.
Tricky Worm Can Spread via AIM, IRC
(news) Low-risk mass-mailed W32.aphex promises porn but delivers inconvenience for buddies.
(news) Low-risk mass-mailed W32.aphex promises porn but delivers inconvenience for buddies.
Beware of Vicious Valentine Viruses
(news) Virus-writers love to target the holidays, so here's what to watch for in electronic greetings.
(news) Virus-writers love to target the holidays, so here's what to watch for in electronic greetings.
Bugs and Fixes: Worms Find New Ways to Snare Your PC
(howto) Latest virus strains strike MSN Messenger and Adobe Acrobat, Palm hotsync problems, new Apple QuickTime for IE.
(howto) Latest virus strains strike MSN Messenger and Adobe Acrobat, Palm hotsync problems, new Apple QuickTime for IE.
Nimda Worm Continues Attack
(news) Security firms identify some damage in the wake of worm traveling the world by e-mail.
(news) Security firms identify some damage in the wake of worm traveling the world by e-mail.
Multi-Fanged Worm Starts Global Attack
(news) New mass-mailing worm starts sophisticated attack on PCs and servers worldwide.
(news) New mass-mailing worm starts sophisticated attack on PCs and servers worldwide.
Did FBI Ignore Code Red Warning?
(news) Fast-spreading malicious worm may have had a less successful predecessor.
(news) Fast-spreading malicious worm may have had a less successful predecessor.
Code Red Worm Crawls Again
(news) Here's how to protect your systems from the potential menace's monthly emergence.
(news) Here's how to protect your systems from the potential menace's monthly emergence.
AT&T WorldNet Offers to Trap Viruses at Entry
(news) ISP plans to add service that identifies, blocks virus-infected e-mail at the server level.
(news) ISP plans to add service that identifies, blocks virus-infected e-mail at the server level.
Sircam Worm: Crawling Fast but Easily Crushed
(news) Curiosity could kill your computer, but quick deletion will spare your files and your correspondents.
(news) Curiosity could kill your computer, but quick deletion will spare your files and your correspondents.
'Code Red' Worm Targets WhiteHouse.gov
(news) Microsoft urges IIS users to apply patch to prevent scheduled denial of service attacks.
(news) Microsoft urges IIS users to apply patch to prevent scheduled denial of service attacks.
Watch Out: Worms are Getting Smarter, Expert Warns
(news) Peer-to-peer networks may be breeding ground for the next generation of nasties.
(news) Peer-to-peer networks may be breeding ground for the next generation of nasties.
Fast-Traveling Worm Carries Political Payload
(news) VB-based Mawanella worm clogs servers to protest Sri Lankan violence.
(news) VB-based Mawanella worm clogs servers to protest Sri Lankan violence.
Magistr Worm Emerges, Scarce But Deadly
(news) Rare but destructive new worm threatens data and system configurations.
(news) Rare but destructive new worm threatens data and system configurations.
Gnutella Users Face First Peer-to-Peer Virus
(news) Antivirus protection is available for Mandragore, which appears only to delete shared files.
(news) Antivirus protection is available for Mandragore, which appears only to delete shared files.
Password-Stealing Virus Hits AOL
(news) McAfee offers fix for Trojan horse that travels by e-mail and affects non-AOL subscribers as well.
(news) McAfee offers fix for Trojan horse that travels by e-mail and affects non-AOL subscribers as well.
Revamped Melissa Requires Antivirus Update
(news) Antivirus vendors offer suggestions to protect against a new variant that presents a 'severe risk.'
(news) Antivirus vendors offer suggestions to protect against a new variant that presents a 'severe risk.'
Viruses: The Next Generation
(news) What will be the next virulent outbreak? No one knows, except that it's guaranteed to be more lethal than ever.
(news) What will be the next virulent outbreak? No one knows, except that it's guaranteed to be more lethal than ever.
Freeze! Drop That Download!
(news) From toughening laws to making virus writing seem uncool, industry and government are trying everything to stop virus writers.
(news) From toughening laws to making virus writing seem uncool, industry and government are trying everything to stop virus writers.
Three Minutes With Jennifer Granick, Computer Lawyer
(news) Criminal defense attorney assesses antivirus laws, First Amendment rights of coding, and educating young hackers.
(news) Criminal defense attorney assesses antivirus laws, First Amendment rights of coding, and educating young hackers.
What Makes Johnny (and Jane) Write Viruses?
(news) Forget the stereotypes--virus writers range in age and outlook, but many share an undeveloped sense of ethics, researcher finds.
(news) Forget the stereotypes--virus writers range in age and outlook, but many share an undeveloped sense of ethics, researcher finds.
Three Minutes With Fred Cohen, Virus Trends Tracker
(news) Originator of 'virus' term holds forth on benevolent viruses, liability, and avoiding dangerous code while surfing.
(news) Originator of 'virus' term holds forth on benevolent viruses, liability, and avoiding dangerous code while surfing.
When Love Came to Town: A Virus Investigation
(news) Here's a chronology of the investigation of the Love Bug virus, the most prolific virus of 2000.
(news) Here's a chronology of the investigation of the Love Bug virus, the most prolific virus of 2000.
Feel Secure? Don't Be Sure--Even Microsoft Got Hacked
(news) Hackers have been laying low, but a low profile may mask planning for an end-of-year splash.
(news) Hackers have been laying low, but a low profile may mask planning for an end-of-year splash.
How It Works: Viruses
(howto) They're the common cold for computers; we'll show you how they operate and how to protect your PC.
(howto) They're the common cold for computers; we'll show you how they operate and how to protect your PC.