Stories about Viruses

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 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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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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Microsoft dumps Auto Play due to Conficker
The Conficker virus has prompted a rethink in Redmond, and Auto Play in Windows will be largely disabled in Windows 7 as a result.
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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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Ethical Trojan blocks Bittorrent sites
A fake keygen for pirated software tries to stop you pirating anything at all by blocking out popular Torrent sites. Hollywood probably loves it. Perhaps they even programmed it.
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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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Oops... AVG accidentally kills Windows
Update to popular AV tool kills critical Windows file; AVG scrambles for a variety of fixes.
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