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The new worm
According to the classification of expert Graham Cluley, Sophos, this malware is a worm spreading through AOL's IM chat program. Sophos named it W32.Cuebot-K, a new vari…
Computer science
Web will be a tool to distribute malware
Trends trick users into visiting specially programmed websites to help spread malicious software that is gradually emerging strongly in cyber criminals.
Computer science
Malware will not be detected
A security researcher specializing in rootkits has successfully developed a prototype of a new technology that allows the creation of malware
Computer science
Sixem-A worm and 'World Cup nude'
Security experts warn users to be more careful before a computer worm takes advantage of the 2006 World Cup sporting event to spread. With the name Sixem-A, the computer…
Computer science
The numbers startle about destructive software
One finding that startled people was that after 311 system scans, the company's security tool - the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (WMSRT), found a computer sti…
Computer science
Sophos: 'Email is becoming more secure?'
Statistics from security firm Sophos show that in every 91 e-mails sent, only one contains viruses or other types of malware, while last year's rate was
Computer science
Trojans appear fake Microsoft patch
A new spam campaign has just been launched over the weekend by the emergence of a trojan that can steal passwords attached to a genuine Microsoft Windows update.
Computer science
70% toxic use for stealing purposes
Panda Software has announced the results of a study showing that up to 70% of malicious software is used for stealing purposes.
Computer science
Bi.a threatens both Windows and Linux
Virus programmers have just succeeded in creating a new malware model capable of infecting both Windows and Linux systems. This new malware sample has been sent to secur…
Computer science
Sell a self-made spyware tool at low prices
Experts at Sophos Laboratory have discovered the WebAttacker toolkit on a website of Russian spyware and adware developers. WebAttacker is sold directly through the site…
Computer science
'Rootkit + Trojan = Increased danger'
Security firm Sana Security is currently warning users of a new type of programmed malware aimed at stealing usernames and passwords.
Computer science
Virus 'death of President Milosevic'
Security experts are now warning about a new virus released through fake email messages about the death of President Slobodan Milosevic. Users are encouraged to open a f…
New technology
Danger of computer weapons, can disconnect the grid in another country
According to US researchers, this dangerous cyber weapon has the potential to interrupt the electrical systems that Americans use every day.
New technology
Hackers can 'hear' the sound from the hard drive to steal user data remotely
Hackers can not only take advantage of the noise from computer heat sinks to steal information from remote users, but also from the process of writing data to the hard d…