Viruses, Spyware, and Malware: What's the Difference?
What we call antivirus software protects you against many different kinds of malicious programs. Actual computer viruses are just one type.
G Data Software Malware Report Shows Hacktivism on the Rise, Social Networks Under Fire in 2011
DURHAM, NC--(Marketwire - 02/10/11) - Politically-motivated attacks on businesses by hacktivists will become increasingly common as rogue activists progressively take their efforts online, according to G Data Software's latest malware report, released today. The biannual report tracks emerging malware threats and tactics used by cyber criminals worldwide. Forecast for 2011 During what became ...
Malware exploding, especially on mobile devices
Mobile malware is soaring and Adobe is the main vector of attack, according to new figures from security firm McAfee that were issued Tuesday.
Next Generation Banking Malware Emerges After Zeus
The rumored combination of two pieces of advanced online banking malware appears to be fully underway after several months of speculation.
Scareware impersonates legit antivirus software from AVG
In what could be an alarming preview of tomorrow's malware-spreading techniques, a new version of scareware is on the move, one that's designed to look exactly like it's a legitimate antivirus product from reputable security company AVG.
