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Large Hadron Collider spam carries virus 
By Staff Writers | Nov 25, 2009
Security experts are warning of a malware attack disguised as a video of the Large Hadron Collider in action.
 
Microsoft kills COFEE download  
By Staff writers | Nov 24, 2009
Legal beagles from software bully Microsoft have managed to close down the last public download source for the Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor (COFEE).
 
Verified by Visa phishing attack spotted 
By Phil Muncaster | Nov 23, 2009
Security experts warned today that the Verified by Visa online authentication scheme has become the latest lure used by phishers hoping to harvest personal information from ...
 
New AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0 arrives, as malware spread reaches warp speed 
By Daniel Long, Staff Writers | Nov 11, 2009
Now in its ninth release, a new version of the incredibly popular AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0 is now available for download, now with basic rootkit protection
 
Apple unveils massive patch update 
By Cath Everett | Nov 11, 2009
Apple has released its sixth security update for its Mac operating systems this year, with a huge 32 out of 58 accompanied by the phrase “may lead to arbitrary code execution”, ...
 
Rick Astley gets jailbroken privileges on Aussie iPhone virus attack  
By Daniel Long | Nov 9, 2009
The internet's most famous meme has now turned up on Australian iPhones, infecting vulnerable jailbroken phones with the 80s pop star's image - proving that not all malware is ...
 
App turns iPhone into one-time password generator 
By | Oct 29, 2009
Two-factor security firm Deepnet Security has launched a new system designed to turn an iPhone into a one-time password generator..
 
'Gumblar' botnet beginning to mobilise 
By Shaun Nichols | Oct 19, 2009
The massive network of pages compromised by the Gumblar botnet are now being used to spread malware, according to researchers.
 
Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom 
By Phil Muncaster | Oct 16, 2009
Security researchers are warning of a dangerous new trend in the promotion of fake anti-virus programs known as 'rogueware', which could lead to users' PCs being hijacked and ...
 
McAfee extends endpoint security to Macs 
By | Oct 14, 2009
McAfee has extended its range of security endpoint solutions to include protection for Apple computers..
 
UN warns the next world war will be online 
By Iain Thomson | Oct 8, 2009
The head of the UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has told delegates at the ITU Telecom World 2009 conference that the next big war will most likely be fought ...
 
Gmail and Yahoo addresses also affected in "industry wide" phishing attack 
By Stuff.tv blank | Oct 7, 2009
Thousands of Gmail and Yahoo email addresses and passwords are also leaked on the internet, leading to fears of an industry wide phishing attack
 
Thousands of Hotmail passwords leaked to the web 
By Stuff.tv blank | Oct 6, 2009
Microsoft is investigating reports that say log in details for more than 10,000 Hotmail accounts have been leaked to the web
 
Fake Antivirus: 5 software titles you should definitely NOT install 
By Daniel Long | Oct 2, 2009
We take a closer look at some of the more common scareware traps; what to look out for, how to identify the fakes and 5 rogue security software packages you should try and ...
 
Unlicensed users won't get free Windows security crutches 
By The Inquirer | Oct 2, 2009
Microsoft has confirmed that its free security software will be available only to users running legitimate copies of Windows.
 
New blood rejuvenates botnet ranks 
By Shaun Nichols | Oct 1, 2009
Security researchers have warned that the growth of new botnets and the resurgence of existing networks has helped to push malware infection numbers to record highs..
 
Microsoft aims to stem malware tide with Security Essentials 
By Daniel Robinson | Sep 30, 2009
Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 ...
 
New round of malicious advertisements spotted 
By Shaun Nichols | Sep 25, 2009
Spotted on Drudge Report and Lyrics.com.
 
G Data Internet Security 2010 is another average anti-virus alternative 
By Darien Graham-Smith | Sep 23, 2009
A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.
 
Conficker baffles security experts 
By V3.co.uk staff | Sep 23, 2009
Director of Conficker Working Group admits that the worm still represents a massive threat.
 
 
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