Malware writers piggyback on 9/11 anniversary 

Malware writers piggyback on 9/11 anniversary

In Applications - By Iain Thomson, 14 September 2009 10:17 AM
SEO poisoning reaches new low.
Malware writers go for your gold during the Olympics 

Malware writers go for your gold during the Olympics

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 7 August 2008 10:37 AM
Malware purveyors are embracing the upcoming Olympic games wholeheartedly.
Malware writers cash in on Olympics 

Malware writers cash in on Olympics

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 16 April 2008 9:28 AM
A video file laced with a malicious rootkit is the latest attempt by hackers to cash in on the Beijing Olympics..
Malware writers team up for virus testing 

Malware writers team up for virus testing

In Applications - By Clement James, 3 March 2008 9:47 AM
Cyber-criminals and malware writers are looking for ways to test their creations before distributing them, according to research carried out by security firm PandaLabs..
Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008 

Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

In Applications - By Clement James, 21 January 2008 9:44 AM
Security experts have warned users to focus on securing their whole online lifestyle in 2008.
Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing 

Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

In Web/client - By Shaun Nichols, 7 January 2008 2:06 PM
The assassination of former Pakistan president Benazir Bhutto has become the latest hook to lure users to malicious websites..
Malware writers trying for touchdown with NFL-themed Storm Worm 

Malware writers trying for touchdown with NFL-themed Storm Worm

In Messaging - By Dan Kaplan, 11 September 2007 2:33 PM
Are you ready for some malware? The ubiquitous Storm Worm hit the US gridiron over the weekend when attackers, through mass emails, attempted to dupe NFL fans into visiting a ...
Virus writers target Australian PM 

Virus writers target Australian PM

In Applications - By Iain Thomson, 20 February 2007 9:43 AM
Security experts have warned of a virus being distributed via email claiming that the Australian Prime Minister has had a serious heart attack.
Swift virus writers wheel out one-week worm 

Swift virus writers wheel out one-week worm

By David Quainton, 15 August 2005 10:52 AM
Hackers have created a worm that exploits Microsoft vulnerabilities, including one that was only announced last week.
Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers 

Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

By Jon Tullett, 18 February 2005 8:13 PM
Malware targeting mobile devices is evolving too fast for security technology to keep up.
Anti-spyware opens new gates for virus writers 

Anti-spyware opens new gates for virus writers

By David Quainton, 20 January 2005 12:36 PM
Virus writers have created a cunning new virus that combines a trojan horse and phishing techniques to cash in on Microsoft’s mooted anti-spyware product.
Virus writers approach zero day exploits 

Virus writers approach zero day exploits

By David Quainton, 9 November 2004 12:43 PM
Four days was all virus writers needed to take advantage of the latest Internet Explorer vulnerability. Mydoom AG, which sends links to a website unwittingly hosted by an ...
Malware writers out for profit 

Malware writers out for profit

By Marcia Savage, 4 November 2004 11:54 AM
Virus statistics from October indicate that malware writers are shifting their goal from fame to profit, according to antivirus vendor Trend Micro.
Netsky writers claim Sasser as own 

Netsky writers claim Sasser as own

By Dan Ilett, 6 May 2004 9:27 AM
Authors of the Netsky worm are claiming responsibility for the Sasser worm that has infected thousands of computers.
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