Tag Archives: Malware

Dec
30

Stuxnet and Duqu authors are the same

malware Security firm Kaspersky claims to have found solid evidence that the team who authored Stuxnet also produced Duqu. Previously this was thought to be the case, although experts weren’t certain whether.. more
Dec
01

Google defends Android security isssues

Android Logo As yet more research uncovers further security threats in Android devices, Google’s Chris DiBona has accused security firms and anti-virus vendors of being nothing more than “charlatans and scammers” who create.. more
Nov
18

Android malware continues its rapid rise

Android Logo Android malware continues to spread rapidly, increasing 427% since July 2011, according to the latest research from Juniper Networks. Last month it was revealed that Android handsets are the most popular.. more
Nov
15

Duqu infections found in Iran

Iran say that they have the Duqu trojan under control, after it was found to have infected computers within the country. Officials claim to have found a way to control the malware, which is similar to the Stuxnet worm that targeted nuclear plants last year... more
Nov
11

Cyberwar becoming a reality?

The amount of new trojans being created has hit an all time high, according to the latest threat report from security experts at Panda Labs, making trojans the “weapon of choice” for cybercrooks. As cybercrime and online espionage continues to grow, the report shows that.. more
Nov
09

Mobiles more important than cars

Whilst mobile malware continues to grow rapidly, UK consumers aren’t doing enough to protect themselves, despite new stats that show mobile phones are more important to many people than cars. Lookout Mobile Security, a security software vendor, has revealed that few of us take steps.. more
Nov
09

Smartphone malware up by 800%

More alarm bells are being rung regarding the ever increasing amounts of malware which are aimed at smartphone users. The latest warnings come from the Get Safe Online campaign, which has produced its state of the nation report for 2011. The numbers of “broad” internet.. more
Nov
08

AV companies losing cybercrime fight

Organisations are failing to recognise how sophisticated malware has become and are therefore more likely to fall victim to it, a report by Damballa states. Whilst in the past, the installation process used by malware was relatively straightforward and easy to understand, this is no.. more
Nov
08

Duqu is precursor to next Stuxnet

A trojan discovered last month uses the same code as last year’s Stuxnet worm, and is thought to have been written by the same authors, according to a report by Symantec. Duqu, however, is different in that it uses a zero-day exploit, thought to be.. more
Nov
02

New Gaddafi spam threats emerge

The recent emergence of spam which takes advantage of the death of Gaddafi continues to spread and infect computers across the globe. Spam immediately began to appear in the wake of the dictator’s death, usually with an attachment containing malware. New threats have now emerged.. more