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Magold teen on probation

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jul 2, 2004

Hungarian virus writer convicted.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 29, 2004

First Russian to be sentenced for sending spam.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 29, 2004

Technology to stamp out Internet telephony spam.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 28, 2004

Anti-virus and security related articles provided by independent anti-virus advisors, Virus Bulletin

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 28, 2004

Microsoft chief says users must play their part in cutting down virus combat time.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 25, 2004

Apply your patches and update your AV software.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 24, 2004

AOL employee arrested.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 23, 2004

The six major ISPs of the Anti-Spam Technical Alliance say spam cannot be stopped unless they take action.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 22, 2004

Rumours abound. NAI CEO denies them.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 20, 2004

On 12 June 2004 Marek Sell, creator of the Polish MkS_Vir anti-virus, died. Aleksander Czarnowksi looks back.

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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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Magold teen on probation

SMS spammer arrested

Patent filed for voice spam blocking technology

7 steps to a spam-free existence?

Gates urges users to turn on auto-update

Microsoft issues advice about critical vulnerability

AOL victim of inside spam job

ISPs take responsibility

Microsoft to buy NAI?

Obituary: Marek Sell