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AV Test releases Android test data

30 mobile solutions tested for malware protection and speed hit. (0 comments)

18 June 2013

Latest VBSpam tests show web host spam harder to block

Most filters see a small increase in their catch rates overall. (0 comments)

17 June 2013

AMTSO unveils product setup check tools

Set of checks can show if your security is properly configured and operational. (0 comments)

04 June 2013

June issue of VB published

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

31 May 2013

US lifts ban on anti-virus software for Iran

Eased restrictions welcomed by security experts. (0 comments)

31 May 2013

Ruby on Rails vulnerability exploited in the wild

Code executed on web servers to cause them to join IRC botnet. (0 comments)

29 May 2013

Latest AV-Test results released

New round of figures compare products to Microsoft baselines. (0 comments)

29 May 2013

Symantec quietly retires PC Tools security product lines

Sales of Spyware Doctor and other security products end, support to continue for existing users. (0 comments)

24 May 2013

Dutch citizens keep extra cash at hand following DDoS attacks

Month-long attacks had significant impact. (0 comments)

22 May 2013

India believed to be source of sophisticated surveillance campaigns

In-depth investigations find widespread worldwide snooping, Pakistan primary target. (0 comments)

21 May 2013

German anti-botnet advisory recommends the use of ad blockers for security

'If websites want to include ads, they must make sure they are secure.' (0 comments)

17 May 2013

Commoditization increasingly seen in mobile malware

Number of malicious samples and families increase, as Android remains most popular mobile platform. (0 comments)

16 May 2013

Microsoft 'found to make requests' to URLs shared via Skype

HEAD requests likely used to determine landing page. (0 comments)

14 May 2013

Program turns anti-analysis tools against the malware

Users cautioned to be wary of a false sense of security. (0 comments)

14 May 2013

Twitter, Facebook accounts used in watering hole campaign

USAID sympathizers targeted with links from 'like-minded people'. (0 comments)

13 May 2013

Microsoft offers fix-it for IE 8 zero-day

CVE-2013-1347 used in watering hole attacks. (0 comments)

09 May 2013

Vulnerabilities could trigger payload in emails upon receiving or opening

Flaws in IBM Notes and Exim/Dovecot easy to mitigate. (0 comments)

07 May 2013

May issue of VB published

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

03 May 2013

Opposition activists in Asia and Africa targeted by spyware developed by Western companies

Mozilla angry about use of its brand and logo. (0 comments)

02 May 2013

VB100 XP comparative features new speed vs. detection graph

At-a-glance chart shows both detection rates and impact on system performance. (0 comments)

01 May 2013

WordPress pingback used for DDoS attacks

Millions of sites could potentially be used in attack. (0 comments)

01 May 2013

Apache binaries replaced by stealth malcious ones

Malicious servers opening backdoors, performing redirects. (0 comments)

30 April 2013

Dutchman arrested in Spain for DDoS attacks on Spamhaus

Suspect drove around in 'mobile bunker' to co-ordinate attacks. (0 comments)

29 April 2013

Cybercriminals quick to exploit emerging news

Malicious emails appear a matter of hours after news of explosions in the US. (0 comments)

18 April 2013

Different focus on spam needed

What happens before the filter doesn't matter too much. (0 comments)

16 April 2013

VB2013 programme announced

Exciting range of topics to be covered at VB conference in Berlin this October. (0 comments)

11 April 2013

AV-Comparatives reveals detection and protection reports

Figures released for long-term real-world tests and large-scale scanning measures. (0 comments)

10 April 2013

AV-Test releases first Windows 8 test stats

Corporate and consumer products rated against Windows Defender baseline. (0 comments)

4 April 2013

April issue of VB published

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

4 April 2013

Catch rates drop in latest VBSpam tests

Spam more of a challenge for majority of products. (0 comments)

27 March 2013

Spam link sends Android users to trojan proxy

Meanwhile, desktop users sent to (relatively harmless) weight-loss site. (0 comments)

18 March 2013

March issue of VB published

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

5 March 2013

VB data supports Google's claim to having reduced compromised accounts

Internet giant may indeed do something right; Yahoo! has a real problem. (0 comments)

21 February 2013

Hundreds of APTs linked to Chinese Army department

'Unit 61398' employs hundreds of people. (0 comments)

20 February 2013

Massive drop in PPI SMS spam after spammers fined

Levels still higher than for most of 2012. (0 comments)

12 February 2013

Drop reported in infected computers worldwide

Nearly one third of computers still found to be infected. (0 comments)

06 February 2013

EU to propose cybersecurity rules

Companies required to report breaches. (0 comments)

06 February 2013

Happy Safer Internet Day

10th annual awareness day focuses on rights and responsibilities. (0 comments)

05 February 2013

Impressive results in latest VBSpam test

Excellent performances in spam filter test - plus evidence of a correlation between spam 'passing' SPF and an increased delivery rate. (0 comments)

04 February 2013

February issue of VB published

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

1 February 2013

Phone support scammers attempt repeat business

Previous victims contacted again and tricked into 'renewing' service. (0 comments)

29 January 2013

VB2014 - location, location, location

Cat escapes bag as details of VB2014 conference are announced. (0 comments)

28 January 2013

Avast launches bug bounty programme

Security firm offers reward for info on bugs. (0 comments)

25 January 2013

Indian government proposes pamphlet-based cybersecurity education

Mandatory brochures not welcomed by manufacturers. (0 comments)

14 January 2013

Anonymous petitions Obama Administration

"Make DDoS a legal form of protest." (0 comments)

10 January 2013

Cat carries computer virus

Cat collared. (0 comments)

09 January 2013

European Cybercrime Centre set for launch

Central cybercrime resource for EU member states. (0 comments)

09 January 2013

January issue of VB published

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

9 January 2013