Posts Tagged ‘Virus

Friday June 5, 2009 08:24

Fake Microsoft E-Mail Carries Real Malware

Security experts are warning of deceptive e-mails that claim that Microsoft Outlook needs an update. "The e-mail claims that you have a new message...

The Conficker worm that has left a trail of destruction in its wake for the last six months is set for a new evolution April 1 that will enable it to...

Friday January 16, 2009 11:54

Tricky Windows Worm Wallops Millions

A sneaky computer worm that uses a virtual Swiss army knife of attack techniques has infected millions of Microsoft Windows PCs, and appears to be...

To address the growing need for a PC security solution tailored to the demands of emerging markets, smaller PC form factors and rapid increases in...

Wednesday November 19, 2008 16:53

Microsoft Quits OneCare

Microsoft has announced unofficially that the company is moving away from the Windows Live OneCare product for consumers. On the OneCare weblog, the...

Thursday August 28, 2008 13:00

Virus Found on ISS Computer

At least two laptops aboard the International Space Station had a virus that was eventually eliminated using virus protection software and didn't...

A pair of security researchers has developed a new kind of rootkit, called an SSM, that hides in an obscure part of the processor that is invisible...

Those now-discontinued virus-ridden Insignia units from Best Buy and several other models produced in China were carrying a much nastier trojan that...

Sunday January 27, 2008 10:20

Insignia Brand Picture Frames Contain Virus

It was recently made public that Best Buy's Insignia brand 10.4" digital picture frames were found to be shipped with a virus, the company is now...

Tuesday January 15, 2008 08:55

Trojan Intercepts Online Banking Information

"Silentbanker" can be deadly to account balances, says Symantec. A new Trojan program is targeting unwitting users' bank data by intercepting...

Saturday January 12, 2008 10:28

Hacked MySpace Page Serves up Fake Windows Update

The hacked page offers a Trojan horse disguised as a popup advising users to download the latest Windows Malicious Software Removal...

Wednesday December 28, 2005 17:09

Virus disguises itself as MSN Messenger beta

Found this on cNet. The virus, which F-Secure calls Virkel.F, comes as a file called BETA8WEBINSTALL.EXE that can be downloaded from a Web...

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