Stories about Malware

Beware of smartphone malware
Security threats common to the web are now attacking smartphone users. Jenneth Orantia explains the dangers and what you can do to prevent them.
Decoding Microsoft's free security tools
After all the flak Windows has received over the years about security, it's no surprise Microsoft invested in improving the Windows image from Vista through to Windows 7.
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The threat landscape: how it's changing and what it means for you
The arrival of the cloud and mobile computing has changed the rules again for staying safe. We examine how anti-malware vendors are responding.
Govt wants to dictate the software you run on your PC
Do it, or lose your internet access, the government proposes to threaten.
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McAfee is calm, collected, and doomed
The dulcet tones of McAfee's spinmeister drift down the phone line into my ear, lulling me into believing they'll never root my computer, ever again. Wait, WHAT?!
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Norton 360 to support iPad, Android
Latest version of 360 "supports" iPad, iPhone and Android. Sort of...
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Stop using IE6, IE7 NOW, warns Microsoft
Microsoft has dropped its softly-softly approach to IE upgrades, warning people to stop using Internet Explorer 6 and 7 immediately due to security risks.
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iPhone virus writer "could be charged" under hacking laws
It may have just been a bit of fun, but Aussie iPhone virus developer Ashley Towns has opened himself up to criminal penalties under laws banning malicious damage to computers.
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Microsoft: don’t trust us about Windows 7 security
Microsoft admits that its new TV advertisements about the security features of Windows 7 are potentially misleading, saying users “can get better guidance at retail or on the Web”.
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Microsoft releases free beta of Security Essentials software
Now in public beta phase, Microsoft Security Essentials will not only replace the OneCare security suite but also deep-six Windows Defender.
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Microsoft preps public beta of free ‘Morro’ security software for Windows 7
Free software will protect against malware such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, but won’t be bundled with the OS.
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Sophos releases ‘Klingon Anti-Virus’ software
This is what happens when you let software developers off their leash: Star Trek-themed malware scanner. Raise shields and scan for intruders, Mr Worf..!
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Windows 7 flaws start to show
Tossed like a clay target into the air, everyone is now taking potshots at the Windows 7 Release Candidate
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Barack Obama refuses presidency?
A raft of new malware has been released to cash in on Barack Obama's inauguration as President tomorrow.
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Microsoft to release free security software
Anti-trust ruling would prevent it from building virus protection into Windows, so Microsoft is doing the next best thing: giving away its security software for free.
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