Malware: Archive: March 2010

Google Warns of New Malware Targeting Vietnamese Activists

In the midst of its standoff with China over censorship, Google details hackers' activity designed to set up a botnet and launch a cyber attack against a very specific target.

Data Theft Trojans, Black Market Cybercrime Tools on the Rise

Panda Security's latest report says banker Trojans represent more that 60 percent of new cyber security threats, while traditional viruses are making a comeback.

Apple Fixes 53 Security Vulnerabilities in Mac OS X

New Mac 10.6.3 update addresses a long list of security and stability issues.

China Top Source of Targeted Malware

Unsolicited e-mails most often target executives responsible for foreign trade and defense policies pertaining to Asian countries, according to Symantec.

Better Backups Mean Better Data Security

Guard against malware and protect your data by configuring your PC to be as "bullet-proof" as possible.

7 Cool, Free Security Applications

Eric Geier offers an interesting list of free security apps, including biometric logins, encrypting flash drives, and locking down public workstations.

McAfee's New Cyber Security Tactic--Information

McAfee's new Consumer Threat Alert program is dedicated to keeping consumers informed about the latest malware and online scams.

IBM Best in Privacy Among Tech Firms

IBM was ranked the most trusted company for privacy among IT companies, fending off the likes of HP and eBay for the coveted top spot. But Facebook wasn't as fortunate.

Hacker Releases Metasploit Exploit for IE Zero-Day Hole

What started as 'targeted' attacks may now expand into a full-blown pandemic, since a hacker figured out how to turn hints into a Metasploit exploit module.

Vodafone HTC Smartphone Ships With Malware

Panda Security discovered Confiker, Mariposa, and Lineage password stealing malware samples installed on a recently purchased Vodafone HTC Magic smartphone.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Two Bug Fixes, IE Warning

Besides patches for Microsoft Excel and Windows Movie Maker, Patch Tuesday includes a warning about zero-day attacks on some users via Internet Explorer 6 and 7.

Wyndham Hotels' Networks Hacked--Again

For the second time in two years, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts says hackers accessed its computer systems, stealing sensitive information, including customer payment card data.

Symantec Offers New Approach to Mobile Security

Security software firm shows prototype system designed to help carriers weed out bad apps, as well as security risks.

PC Security: Energizer DUO Software Carries Trojan

Government security experts are warning consumers that using Energizer's DUO USB battery charger could leave their Windows PCs open to attack from hackers.

Windows Security Gets Boost from ClamAV

Open source antivirus comes to the Windows desktop with a little help from a new cloud backend to accelerate security.

Should Malware-Infected PCs Be Banished?

Microsoft proposes throwing malware-infected PCs into quarantine and denying them Internet access. The company also announces availability for its new identity management product.

Microsoft Warns: Don't Press "F1"

A new zero-day vulnerability threatens to use Windows help files against users, if they can be convinced to press F1, the traditional key for help. ("It's a trap!")