Security industry 'not making much difference' 

Security industry 'not making much difference'

500 percent increase in malware last year.
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat 

Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
Malware being distributed through eBay-style marketplace 

Malware being distributed through eBay-style marketplace

Open source malware now accounts for as much as 10% of the overall malware marketplace as criminals cotton onto the many benefits of adaptable code.
TJX ringleader pleads guilty 

TJX ringleader pleads guilty

One of the leaders of an international ring of credit card thieves on Friday pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including conspiracy, computer fraud, access device ...
Hackers to plead guilty to TJX hacking 

Hackers to plead guilty to TJX hacking

Faces up to 25 years in jail, with one trial to go.
Russia-based criminal mobile malware found 

Russia-based criminal mobile malware found

The first mobile malware designed to steal money has been detected, although security experts do not believe the Russian-based, proof-of-concept trojan poses a threat.
IM virus surge marks new criminal turf war 

IM virus surge marks new criminal turf war

An increase in the number of instant messenging (IM) viruses marks the start of a new war between virus writers, according to a virus expert.
Spam trend reflects criminal element 

Spam trend reflects criminal element

In the past year, spam has become mostly offers of cheap Viagra and low-interest loans, indicating an increase in criminal online activity, according to the latest spam index ...
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