New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware 

New wave of website hacks seek to spread malware

In Web/client - By Angela Moscaritolo, 15 June 2010 10:15 AM
A new round of mass SQL injection attacks began Friday morning.
Wireless adware threat uses "carrier" computer to spread 

Wireless adware threat uses "carrier" computer to spread

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 25 May 2010 1:36 PM
Dubbed "typhoid adware".
Malware will migrate to mobile devices: AVG 

Malware will migrate to mobile devices: AVG

In Web/client - By Dan Raywood, 8 December 2009 11:54 AM
But viruses will be less effective.
Conficker still a threat, one year on 

Conficker still a threat, one year on

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 23 November 2009 11:09 AM
Complacency now an issue.
Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application  

Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 10 September 2009 9:29 AM
Fan Check application spreads malware to Facebookers.
McAfee: Malware will use web and USB sticks to spread in 2009 

McAfee: Malware will use web and USB sticks to spread in 2009

In Applications - By Angela Moscaritolo, 27 January 2009 3:31 PM
McAfee predicts in the upcoming year that web-based malware and removable storage devices will be some of be the biggest threats to businesses.
Spam, malware spread by Google Groups 

Spam, malware spread by Google Groups

In Applications - By Sue, 17 September 2008 10:01 AM
Spammers are using thousands of Google Groups to spread unwanted email and malware.
Hackers spread child porn through message boards 

Hackers spread child porn through message boards

In Networks - By Fiona Raisbeck, 13 June 2007 9:39 AM
Hackers have spread child pornography by infecting online message boards, experts claim.
Fake M&S emails spread rapidly 

Fake M&S emails spread rapidly

In Messaging - By Fiona Raisbeck, 8 June 2007 10:28 AM
Computer users should remain vigilant following a spate of chain-email scams, security experts have warned.
Hackers spread worm via Skype IM 

Hackers spread worm via Skype IM

In Messaging - By Fiona Raisbeck, 17 April 2007 6:39 AM
A worm posing as a link to glamour model images has been spread via the Skype IM chat system, it was reported today.
Paris Hilton images form new .ani attack, replace Britney Spears  

Paris Hilton images form new .ani attack, replace Britney Spears

In Messaging - By Dan Kaplan, 13 April 2007 9:31 AM
The same group of hackers who last week promised nude photographs of Britney Spears is now believed to be mass spamming messages that contain a clickable image of porn star ...
Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware 

Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

In Web/client - By Will Head, 6 November 2006 9:42 AM
Hackers are using online encyclopaedia Wikipedia to spread malware, according to a security firm.
SpamThru trojan uses p2p, anti-virus solutions to wipe out competitors, spread spam 

SpamThru trojan uses p2p, anti-virus solutions to wipe out competitors, spread spam

In Messaging - By Frank Washkuch, 23 October 2006 7:36 PM
Researchers are warning of a spam-dispensing trojan notable for using anti-virus solutions to its own advantage - capitalising on pirated anti-virus software to cancel out ...
New blackmail virus spread across Russia, could reach West 

New blackmail virus spread across Russia, could reach West

By René Millman, 6 June 2006 10:48 AM
Security experts warned of a new variation of a virus that encrypts files and then blackmails the user into parting with money in return for a password.
MMS mobile virus begins to spread 

MMS mobile virus begins to spread

By David Quainton, 11 May 2005 11:15 AM
Commwarrior, the mobile phone virus that spreads via MMS, could be even bigger trouble than Cabir, anti-virus experts are warning.
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