VB Blog

Mac trojan is VMware-aware

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 12, 2011

Malicious execution stopped when virtual environment is detected.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 11, 2011

Four states admit the use of spyware.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 11, 2011

Tweet promising conference news links to trojan.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 1, 2011

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

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 27, 2011

Root access to site offered on black market.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 27, 2011

Fake order confirmations contain malicious links.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 26, 2011

Messages hidden inside images create extra layer of redundancy.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 26, 2011

Trojans used to steal specific files.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 23, 2011

Email signing method now 'Draft Standard'.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 21, 2011

Increase in malware in spam has not led to increase in malicious activity.

Previous1...9091929394...215Next

Search blog

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/

« Previous 12 Next »

VB Blog

Mac trojan is VMware-aware

Government trojan found on German computers

VB conference hashtag used to spread malware

October issue of VB published

Mysql.com hacked, serving malware

E-marketing companies compromised to send spam

Alureon trojan uses steganography to receive commands

Attack targets government agencies in CIS countries

New RFC grants DKIM improved status

Malicious spam campaigns leave experts puzzled