malware

  1. Jan

    DNS changer malware infected PCs to lose Internet access today

    “Internet Doomsday” is here Computer users around the world infected with malware may lose their Internet access today
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • computer virus doomsday virus internet blackout internet doomsday malware virus
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  3. J

    New virus could bring a quarter-million PCs to their knees

    Virus could take out around 250,000 PCs A new malware could blackout a signifficant number of home and work PCs
  4. QuintonB

    Watch out for Mac malware - have you been infected?

    Beware: Mac malware – have you been infected? Trojan already built a 600,000-strong botnet, according to Doctor Web
  5. jes

    Malware passes 75 million unique samples

    Malware passes 75 million unique samples Malicious Sites Nearly Double, while Android Becomes a Fresh Target
  6. QuintonB

    Kaspersky detects 780 new phishing programs daily

    Warning: 780 new phishing programs detected daily Kaspersky Lab detects 780 new malicious programs designed to steal users’ online banking data every day
  7. jes

    TopTV website appears to have been hacked

    TopTV website appears to have been hacked Anti-virus programs are reporting that the TopTV website is serving malware
  8. LazyLion

    CNET [Download.com] Accused of Wrapping Malware in Windows Installer

    http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/cnet-accused-wrapping-malware-windows-installer-nmap-security-tool Thought this warning was relevant since many of have used Download.com in the past as a good source of freeware and a reliable Files mirror!
    • LazyLion
    • Thread
    • cnet download.com files installer malware
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Software
  9. QuintonB

    Another espionage malware program discovered

    Another espionage malware program discovered A new malicious programme “is essentially a precursor to a future Stuxnet-like attack,” Symantec said
    • QuintonB
    • Thread
    • active cyber-attack cyber-espionage cyber-spying cyber-war cybercrime malware stuxnet symantec
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Networking and Security
  10. S

    Why Microsoft Apologies only to Customers not Google after removing Google Chrome

    On September 30th, 2011, an incorrect detection for PWS:Win32/Zbot was identified and as a result, Google Chrome was inadvertently blocked and in some cases removed. Within a few hours, Microsoft released an update that addresses the issue. Signature versions 1.113.672.0 and higher include this...
  11. jes

    Android malware threats have doubled in 6 months

    Android malware threats have doubled in 6 months Users of the Android mobile OS are twice as likely to be hit by malware than they were six months ago
    • jes
    • Thread
    • android malware virus
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Android
  12. jes

    Symantec July 2011 Intelligence Report: Security threat statistics

    Symantec July 2011 Intelligence Report: Security threat statistics Symantec’s Intelligence report shows that malware variants are on the rise, and mobile phone users are increasingly targeted.
  13. jes

    DMASA website flagged for hosting malware?

    DMASA website flagged for hosting malware? A subdirectory on the website of the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa has been flagged by Google as “suspicious – visiting this website may harm your computer”
  14. jes

    Google warning users of data-stealing malware

    Google warning users of data-stealing malware Malware targeting Windows systems may be intercepting traffic between user PCs and Google
  15. jes

    Unpatched iOS vulnerability poses a malicious attack risk

    Unpatched iOS vulnerability poses a malicious attack risk A website that has made it simple for iPhone and iPad users to jailbreak their devices is not just a nuisance for Apple, who wants to discourage owners from jailbreaking their devices, but is also a portent for future malicious attacks.
  16. jes

    South Africa most targeted by email malware in February 2011

    South Africa most targeted by email malware in February 2011 Symantec’s 2011 MessageLabs Intelligence Report reveals that South Africa is the most targeted country by email malware worldwide
  17. jes

    Android malware warning

    Android malware warning Symantec warns about an increase in malware for the Android platform, such as malicious applications masquerading as legitimate applications
  18. jes

    Scamming malware prolific in January 2011

    Scamming malware prolific in January 2011 Scammers, free loaders and multifunctional worms were the name of the Malware game in January 2011 according to Kaspersky Lab
  19. jes

    Protect yourself with website trustwothiness rankings

    Protect yourself with website trustwothiness rankings Opera recommends the Web of Trust extension to help protect yourself against cybercrime and malware
  20. jes

    Malware, phishing and spam on the rise via social networks

    Malware, phishing and spam on the rise via social networks Sophos found that malware, phishing and spam spread over social networks had increased dramatically in 2010
  21. Derrick

    Malware not just a Microsoft problem

    Sophos have released their latest Security Threat Report and the results reveal that Apache is the most compromised server, China has overtaken the US as the country that hosts the most web threats and threats from the web are becoming more prolific. By examining a sample of the webpages...
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