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The Future of Mobile Malware

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Proliferating mobile spyware? iPhone botnets? F-Secure's Mikko Hypponen and Andrew Storms from nCircle offer their projections on the next threats to mobile devices.

Antivirus Vendor: Don't Buy Antivirus Software

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

According to David Peterson, consumer segment director for Trend Micro's ANZ business, only a handful of the top 10 security threats these days are viruses, with downloaders, Trojans, keyloggers and phishing scams filling up the list.

Malware Infects International Space Station (ISS) Laptops

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Attack code has infected at least one of the laptops used on the International Space Station, an effort headlined by the U.S. and Russia.

10 Fixes for the Worst PC Security Nightmares

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most security attacks are targeted at a few weak points on your PC that aren't that hard to protect. Follow these simple tips, and you'll suddenly be a whole lot safer.

How to Protect Yourself From PC Security Pitfalls

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A PCWorld.com columnist shows you how to get rid of spyware, shrug off spam, and stay safe on unsecured public networks.

First Trojan for Apple iPhone Targets Modified Handsets

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While not a huge risk, the first Trojan for the iPhone has been discovered. The first reports came from iPhone enthusiast site Modmyifone.com and were later confirmed by security research company F-Secure.

Wi-Fi Virus Outbreak? Researchers Say It's Possible

Robert McMillan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Criminals looking to target unsecured wireless routers could create an attack that could piggyback across thousands of Wi-Fi networks in urban areas like Chicago or New York City, according to researchers at Indiana University.

Microsoft IE, Outlook, Word Get Critical Bug Fixes

Robert McMillan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has released six security updates for its products, fixing critical flaws in Word, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer (IE) and the Kodak image viewer that ships with Windows.

Microsoft Releases Super Bundle of Security Patches

Robert McMillan — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has released what security experts are calling one of its most significant security fixes this year.

Symantec Offers Compensation for Bad Software Update

Sumner Lemon — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

More than a month after Symantec knocked out 50,000 Chinese PCs with a bad software update, the company is ready to offer compensation. But Chinese users eligible for the offer have to act fast; it's good for only a couple of weeks.

SSL Flaw Fixed in Latest Microsoft Security Patches

Robert McMillan — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has released its monthly set of security patches, fixing problems in Windows, Internet Explorer and the SSL software used for secure Web browsing.

Law Hinders Web Security Research

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Web security research is being seriously hampered by laws that punish researchers for even attempting to locate flaws in Web software, much less disclose those flaws, according to a new study.

A Brief History of Malware and Cybercrime

Christopher Koch — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

12 notable developments in three decades of online threats, with notes on responses.

Microsoft Fixes Nasty DNS Server, Exchange Flaws

Robert McMillan — Wed, 09 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has released its May set of security patches, fixing critical bugs in Windows, Office and Exchange.

'Kardphisher' Trojan Impersonates Windows Activation to Steal Data

Mon, 07 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Symantec researchers Friday warned of an in-the-wild Trojan horse that poses as a Windows activation program to dupe users into entering credit card information in an attempt to reanimate their machines.