Entries in 'Malware' (43)
Apple working on Flashback malware fix
NEWSApple has published a support page for Mac owners regarding the new Mac malware Flashback, recommending that customers disable Java in order to plug the vulnerability exploited by the malware.
Over half of UK companies infected by malware
NEWSSecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has revealed that over half (62 per cent) of companies it surveyed had experienced malware attacks last year.
Microsoft issues fix for critical Windows flaw
NEWSMicrosoft issued an advisory for a critical flaw in Windows which is exploited by the Duqu trojan.
New malware makes money from your GPU
NEWSSecurity software vendor Symantec unveiled a new Windows trojan called Badminer which will use an infected machine's GPU card to mine for the Bitcoin virtual currency.
New Mac malware strikes
NEWSLess than twelve hours after Apple’s belated move to help users get rid of the Mac Defender virus, a more dangerous variant of the malware – MacGuard – has been ...
Apple finally moves to address Mac Defender malware
NEWSWeeks after the appearance of the 'Mac Defender' malware, Apple has finally acknowledged the issue and announced that a Mac OS X update will soon arrive which will remove the ...
AppleCare rep: Mac malware is 'getting worse'
NEWSAn employee at one of Apple’s AppleCare call centres has spoken about the recent rise in malware reports on Apple machines, specifically with relation to the ‘Mac Defender’ trojan.
Third of EU web user had virus
NEWSAlmost a third of the UK’s internet users have caught a computer virus despite 88 per cent having internet security software installed, a study reveals.
Hague outlines security flaws
NEWSForeign secretary William Hague has outlined a series of malicious cyber attacks aimed at vital parts of the UK's defence industry at a security summit in Munich today.
20% of Facebook news feeds are infected
NEWSA fifth of Facebook users have malware-infected items in their news feeds, security researchers have found.
Gangs make millions from cold call scareware scams
NEWSCriminal gangs are using cold calling operations to con unsuspecting internet users into paying to download malware disguised as anti-virus software, security professionals have warned.
Europe named world's spam capital
NEWSEurope is now the world’s top region for producing spam emails, Trend Micro’s new online threat report suggests.
Twitter rushes to block porn malware
NEWSTwitter has plugged a hole in its code that allowed malware to issue pop-up messages and links to pornographic websites.
IT security workers oblivious to social networking risks
NEWSMost social network users are likely to accept a friend request from someone they don’t know, including many that work in the IT security sector, researchers have found.
Cameron Diaz is world's most dangerous celeb... online
NEWSHollywood actress Cameron Diaz has replaced Jessica Biel as the most risky celebrity to search for online, researchers at security specialist McAfee have found.
Security software set for growth
NEWSThe global security software market is set for 11.3 per cent growth this year, reaching revenue of $16.5 billion, Gartner predicts.
Malware at an all-time high
NEWSMalware has reached its an all-time high, with the first half of the year being the most active six months ever for the production of viruses and the like, McAfee ...
Cyber Security Challenge UK opens
NEWSThe UK’s first national competition to find future cyber security experts has been launched, with prizes on offer including university grants.
Dell shipped malware infected components
NEWSDell has admitted culpability in replacing a number of server motherboards with virus infected components.
UK among world's worst for malware
NEWSThe UK ranks among the world’s worst offending countries for cyber attacks, a new study has found.
