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Trojan using webmail to send spam

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 9, 2007

Captcha systems possibly cracked to automate account creation.

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Fourth of July targeted by trojan spam

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 4, 2007

Celebration card emails carry links to malware.

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Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 4, 2007

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.

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Fake updates and phony postcards carry malware

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 2, 2007

Microsoft patch and greetings card spams bring more trojans.

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NOD32 alerts on suspect adverts

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 2, 2007

False positive reveals sneaky techniques used in ads.

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Advance diary dates: VB2008

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2007

VB announces VB2008.

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Spammer offers new service

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2007

Spammer turns court order into money-making opportunity.

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Pity poor MS Security workers

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2007

MS Security rated 6th worst job in science.

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July issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2007

The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

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Challenge Blue Pill

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2007

Researcher challenged to prove 100% undetectable rootkit claim.

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Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years

Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual 'State of the Net' study, showing serious numbers… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/malware-and-phishing-cost-us-users-7-billion-two-years/

Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate. The expansion of the FlexiSpy mobile device snooping software, originally available only for the Symbian platform but with… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/07/battle-over-blackberry-spyware-threat/

Amero case sent for retrial

Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed. Connecticut temporary teaching assistant Julie Amero, convicted of exposing minors to danger when a classroom computer she had… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/amero-case-sent-retrial/

Google stashing adware on Dell systems, says OpenDNS founder

Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics. The partnership between search giant Google and hardware behemoth Dell, which has led to the popular Google Toolbar being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/google-stashing-adware-dell-systems-says-opendns-founder/

Zango sues PC Tools for $35 million

'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal. Adware and sometime spyware maker Zango has brought a suit against anti-spyware firm PC Tools complaining that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/zango-sues-pc-tools-35-million/

I-SPY chases SPY-ACT through approval process

Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead. With the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' (aka SPY-ACT act) approved by a House of Representatives… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/i-spy-chases-spy-act-through-approval-process/

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