Music Service Accidentally Displays Malware-Riddled Ads
Oops. European music-streaming service Spotify accidentally sent users malware hidden within banner ads that appear within the free version of its software. Spotify immediately turned off ads as it battled to find the errant banner, as it explained in a series of frantic tweets.
Columbus firm raided as Microsoft targets malware, scams
Columbus company Ecommerce was one nine Web hosting firms around the country raided by U.S. Marshals this week as part of a Microsoft lawsuit aimed at eliminating sources of malware and email scams.
Microsoft malware removal tool takes out Public Enemy No. 4
Crafty backdoor gets de-wormed Microsoft this week used its Malicious Software Removal Tool to take out the fourth-biggest threat in automated program's history, which dates back to at least 2005.…
Stuxnet paves way for cheap malware, says Kaspersky
Complex worm makes effective attacks easier The complex Stuxnet worm, which some allege was designed by US and Israeli government agents to cripple Iranian nuclear technology, could be re-engineered at far less expense by civilian hackers to inflict more general damage, says anti-malware company founder Eugene Kaspersky.
Microsoft Wins A Botnet Battle
The Rustok botnet was estimated to be one million PCs strong, underlining the dangers that malware can cause to businesses and consumers.
