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Malware: Archive: May 2003 

Virus Alert: Magold Worm Spreads Through File-Sharing Programs

A memory resident worm that uses email, IRC, network shared drives and P2P network shares to spread was making the rounds Friday.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 30, 2003

Virus Alert: Worm Overwrites Certain Files

A variant of the worm PE_DER.A, which overwrites several target files on infected computers, was reported making the rounds Thursday.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 29, 2003

'Good Enough' Security: Network Security on a Shoestring Budget

In an environment where most of us are continually squeezed for time, resources, and funds, how can we possibly hope to fix and prevent all of our network's security problems? Beth Cohen presents principles of 'good enough' computer security that might not prevent a massive targeted attack, but that will prevent 90% of your problems while keeping your finance department happy and your job secure.

By Beth Cohen  |  May 29, 2003

Report: Spam Hasn't Hurt E-Mail Marketing

UPDATE: DoubleClick finds e-mail marketers' open and click-through rates continued to rise in the first quarter, despite the spam onslaught.

By Brian Morrissey  |  May 29, 2003

OASIS Wants to Classify Web Security

The e-business standards group takes aim at a gap that often exists between intrusion detection tools and a firewall.

By Clint Boulton  |  May 28, 2003

Virus Alert: Omni Viruses Infect Word Documents

Antivirus software vendor Symantec on Wednesday issued alerts for two viruses named Omni.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 28, 2003

Virus Alert: Worm Carries Out Multiple Destructive Actions

Several antivirus software vendors warn about a worm created by a virus writer called MelHacker that is designed to deface Web servers it infects.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 27, 2003

Virus Alert: Trojan Sends Fake Email Warning

A Trojan horse virus reported making the rounds Friday appears as an administrative email containing the text 'THIS IS A WARNING MESSAGE ONLY YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESEND YOUR MESSAGE.'

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 23, 2003

FTC Contends No Spam Silver Bullet Exists

Senate panel told efforts to curb spam should involve a variety of technological, legal and consumer action.

By Roy Mark  |  May 22, 2003

Virus Alert: Trojan Allows Hackers PC Access Via IRC

A backdoor Trojan that allows a remote intruder to access and control a computer via IRC channels was reported Thursday by antivirus software vendor Sophos.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 22, 2003

Gates Sends Letter on Spam to Congress

Microsoft seeks combined legal and technical solution; experts see legislation imminent.

By Mark Berniker  |  May 21, 2003

Spammer Urges Congress to Pass Anti-Spam Law

Unsolicited bulk e-mailer says leaving the matter to carriers and ISPs will drive spammers offshore and beyond reach of U.S. laws.

By Roy Mark  |  May 21, 2003

Virus Alert: Worm Threat Upgraded

Antivirus software vendor Symantec has upgraded the threat warning it issued earlier this week for mass-mailing worm W32.Sobig.B@mm to moderate.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 21, 2003

Virus Alert: Palyh Worm Spreads

Antivirus software vendor Panda Software reports that the Palyh worm continues to cause numerous incidents, and currently holds second place in the list of viruses most frequently detected by the vendor's online virus scanner.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 20, 2003

Experts: Truth and Permission Critical in Spam Battle

Folks on the front lines of the fight against spam urge legitimate marketers to distinguish themselves from the bad guys.

By Pamela Parker  |  May 20, 2003

Virus Alert: Worm Disguised as Message From Microsoft Support

Several antivirus software vendors issue alerts for W32/Palyh-A, a worm that appears to arrive as a .PIF attachment from support@microsoft.com.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 19, 2003

New Worm Cloaked in Microsoft Disguise

A new worm is rapidly spreading across the globe, disguised as an email from Microsoft's technical support department.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  May 19, 2003

The Threat of Eternal Spamnation

Interactive marketers must overcome customer wariness in the wake of the spam deluge, says e-mail expert Hans Peter Brøndmo.

By Brian Morrissey  |  May 19, 2003

Just Another Worm on the IRC

A group of IRC operators has taken control of a malicious Geocities Web page which was being used by the 'Fizzer' virus to update itself; Security experts say the worm seems to be under control.

By Ryan Naraine  |  May 16, 2003

Viruses Learn How to IM

The dark side of instant messaging bots.

By Christopher Saunders  |  May 16, 2003

Virus Alert: Lovgate.M Worm Renders Some Files Unusable

A dangerous worm that infects executable files on the affected computer is spreading extremely rapidly via e-mail and across network drives.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 16, 2003

Security Breaches Rage Through Asia Pacific

Three-quarters of developers reported at least one violation during 2003, and two-thirds had three or more.

By Robyn Greenspan  |  May 15, 2003

FTC Continues Campaign Vs Scammers, Spammers

In latest sweep, agency announces 45 criminal and civil law enforcement actions; calls for the closure of open relays.

By Roy Mark  |  May 15, 2003

Virus Alert: Fizzer Continues to Flourish

Antivirus software vendors continue to issue alerts for W32/Fizzer-A, a worm with IRC backdoor Trojan functionality.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 15, 2003

Virus Alert: Lovgate Variants Won't Go Away

Antivirus software vendor McAfee reports that Lovgate variants continue to proliferate.

By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 14, 2003

'Buffalo Spammer' Arrested

UPDATE: The notorious spammer accused of sending more than 825 million unsolicited e-mails from illegal EarthLink accounts is arrested and arraigned in New York.

  • New Bill Would Expose Spammers to RICO Act

    • By Ryan Naraine  |  May 14, 2003

    Proposed Spam Bill Would Favor Mass E-Mailers

    Tauzin preparing legislation to allow businesses to continue to exploit the advertising potential of mass e-mails.

    By Roy Mark  |  May 13, 2003

    Virus Alert: Worm Exploits Peer-to-Peer Networks

    A worm making the rounds on Tuesday exploits peer-to-peer networks such as BearShare, Morpheus, eDonkey2000, Gnucleus, KaZaA, KaZaA Lite and LimeWire.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 13, 2003

    Virus Alert: Worm Uses Internal Timer As Trigger

    The mass-mailing worm W32/Fizzer@MM continues to spread using many components and an internal timer to trigger different processes at various times.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 12, 2003

    Spammers Take Advantage of Mom's Day

    Here's a gift Mom isn't likely to receive on Mother's Day — an inbox only filled with legitimate e-mail.

    By ClickZ Stats staff  |  May 10, 2003

    Virus Alert: Worm Selects Various Domains for Emails

    A worm that uses an Internet Relay Channel backdoor to infect systems was reported making the rounds Friday.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 09, 2003

    EarthLink Anti-Spam Crusade Hits Roadblock

    A legal complaint from Mailblocks could put a crimp on plans by the access provider to implement 'Challenge/Response' technology in its spam fight.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  May 08, 2003

    Hotmail Targets Web Beacons

    UPDATE: MSN's Hotmail begins using HTML-blocking technology to foil spammers from verifying e-mail addresses.

    By Brian Morrissey  |  May 08, 2003

    Virus Alert: Trojans Allow Hacking via IRC Channels

    A family of backdoor Trojans that allowa a remote intruder to access and control the computer via IRC channels was reported in the wild Thursday.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 08, 2003

    Beware Those WMP Skins

    Microsoft has issued a patch to fix a 'critical' flaw in the way 'skin' files are downloaded in some versions of its Windows Media Player (WMP).

    By Ryan Naraine  |  May 07, 2003

    Virus Alert: Trojans Running Loose

    Antivirus vendors reported several Trojan horse viruses making the rounds Wednesday.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 07, 2003

    EarthLink Wins $16M Judgment from 'Buffalo Spammer'

    UPDATE: The Atlanta-based access provider wins $16 million in damages from a notorious spammer accused of sending more than 825 million unsolicited e-mails.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  May 07, 2003

    Virus Alert: Trojans Send Info to Israeli Email Addresses

    A family of three e-mail stealing Trojans written in Visual Basic collect e-mail addresses and send them to two pre-defined e-mail addresses in Israel.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 06, 2003

    May 4 Breaks Record for Digital Attacks

    Sunday, May 4 was a record breaker. This past Sunday suffered more digital attacks than any other day on record, according to security firm, mi2g.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  May 06, 2003

    Virus Alert: Worm Blocks Windows from Starting at Year 2003

    A worm reported Monday exits Windows if the system year is 2003 at startup.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 05, 2003

    The Deadly Duo: Spam and Viruses, April 2003

    Propelled by tax-related messages, the number of spam attacks for April increased by more than 4 percent to over 7 million.

    By Robyn Greenspan  |  May 05, 2003

    Virus Alert: Another KaZaA Worm

    Antivirus software vendor Trend Micro reports a worm that uses the KaZaA Peer to Peer Network to drop multiple copies of itself in a created folder.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 02, 2003

    Greetings From the USA: You've Been Spammed

    Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea pushing tough anti-spam laws, but majority of spam comes from U.S., which has no national law.

    By Roy Mark  |  May 02, 2003

    FTC Spam Forum Dispatch

    Disagreement on the details, but cohesion, consensus, and bonding.

    By Rebecca Lieb  |  May 02, 2003

    Virus Alert: Worm Copies Itself to Network Folders

    Antivirus software vendor Symantec reports the existence of a new worm that copies itself to network folders in which users have access.

    By eSecurityPlanet Staff  |  May 01, 2003