Hackers have released a sample code for a virus that could infect both Linux and Windows PCs.
Researchers worry over new cross-platform viruses
Researchers worry over new cross-platform viruses
A Microsoft security official recommends that big businesses invest in an automated process to wipe hard drives and reinstall malware-infested operating systems.
Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible
Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible
Hackers have posted a new version of malicious software that will make it easier for them to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE) browser.
New generation of IE malware now circulating
New generation of IE malware now circulating
eEye Digital Security's unofficial fix for a high-profile Internet Explorer flaw is proving popular. T
34,000 downloads for eEye IE patch
34,000 downloads for eEye IE patch
News Analysis: While some experts have predicted that the arrival of Microsoft's Vista, along with several stand-alone security products, will threaten independent security vendors, many malware fighters say they aren't worried.
Anti-malware Vendors Stare Down Microsoft Threat
Anti-malware Vendors Stare Down Microsoft Threat
Fix is designed to protect browser's users against cyberattacks that exploit a recently disclosed, unpatched flaw.
Third party offers temporary IE fix
Third party offers temporary IE fix
The company releases its Billy Goat intrusion detection technology, which was built in part using expertise gained via IBM's research efforts and will be offered by its professional services unit.
IBM Unearths Anti-worm Tools
IBM Unearths Anti-worm Tools
An Israeli couple convicted of inventing a computer virus that set off a major industrial espionage investigation are sentenced to jail.
Israeli Couple Jailed over Computer Virus
Israeli Couple Jailed over Computer Virus
RealNetworks patches a "critical" clutch of holes in its media player products, which could be used to let intruders run code on PCs.
Fixes in for RealPlayer flaws
Fixes in for RealPlayer flaws
Virus hunters at SophosLabs have discovered a spyware-creation tool kit called WebAttacker that makes it easy to seize control of vulnerable computers.
Do-It-Yourself Spyware Kit Sells for $20
Do-It-Yourself Spyware Kit Sells for $20
According to a new study, pranksters and criminals can infect RFID chips with computer viruses, worms and malware to cause major disruption where the tracking technology is used.
Dutch Researchers Create RFID Malware
Dutch Researchers Create RFID Malware
Microsoft has published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2006. This month Microsoft is fixing vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office and Windows Services.
A faulty virus definition update from McAfee erroneously flagged several widely used software programs as a virus outbreak. The company has fixed the update and is rolling out recovery tools.
McAfee Scrambles to Contain Virus Definition Gaffe
McAfee Scrambles to Contain Virus Definition Gaffe
Highwall Enterprise 4.0 focuses on the end points in a wireless network, detecting rogue access points and unauthorized clients.
Highwall to Launch 'Anti-Virus System' for Wireless
Highwall to Launch 'Anti-Virus System' for Wireless
Moosoft has released a new trojan definition update for The Cleaner
"Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say.
Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
Version 5.2 includes patch for security hole that could be used to crash or even take over a vulnerable PC.
Winamp update fixes flaw
Winamp update fixes flaw
Microsoft's Windows defender anti-spyware tool has hit the Beta 2 milestone with a major user interface facelift and integration with Windows Vista.
Defender Beta 2 Targets Malware
Defender Beta 2 Targets Malware
Two of the biggest honeypot projects—mwcollect and nepenthes—have joined forces with plans to create a single tool and community.
Malware Honeypot Projects Merge
Malware Honeypot Projects Merge
Hackers have released software that could be used to take over Windows PCs that lack the latest Microsoft security patches. But while this code is dangerous, security experts said Friday that it had yet to be used by attackers in any widespread way.
Hackers follow Microsoft patches with malware
Hackers follow Microsoft patches with malware
