Virus Bulletin finds 40% of users think governments should write viruses to bug terrorists.
Gartner survey reveals US losses to phishing gangs.
Trend Micro notes increase in regionally targeted attacks as trojan becomes latest to exploit a Ichitaro flaw.
Security breaches seriously undermining public respect.
Windows Server 2003 products to be tested.
Seven updates, three critical in monthly security update.
Several issues resulting from recent Windows 2000 test cleared up.
Spearphishing and trojans penetrate research lab security.
AVG to incorporate LinkScanner in further consolidation of security offerings.
MI5 warns of suspected corporate espionage onslaught.
The December issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
International cooperation also leads to eight arrests in the US.
Asian and global malware experts gather to discuss latest trends
Annual study of security risks finds software and humans present dangers.
Anti-spyware firm moves into SaaS arena
Hackers include spammish content into Al Gore's website.
Firefox users most vulnerable; Internet Explorer users should be wary too.
Microsoft engineers spend Thanksgiving holidays writing patch.
Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk free.
Monthly security update covers just couple of dangers.
Advertising network provided ads for rogue security product.
External Maxtor disks shipped carrying autorun datastealer.
Security consultant to plead guilty, could face heavy sentence.
Leading cybercrime hosting hub moves business to fresh pastures.
Password leak leads to major CRM customer data haul.
Lax website setup could be used to trick the unwary.
Listing on London Stock Exchange expected soon.
Vontu purchase latest move in data protection trend.
Advanced search options lead clickers straight to junk sites.
Whitelisting knowledgebase to be used in future security products.
Flawed file-infector fails to frighten Finns.
The November issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
DNS hijack disguised as codec threatens Apple systems.
Tricks not treats as skeleton game emails link to attack.
Prosecutions and fines needed to deter badware makers.
ScanAlert certification system bought for $51 million.
Security analysis shows rise in vulnerabilities, trojans and scamware.
Notorious company forced out of business by legal actions.
Further data security added to portfolio.
Reader/Acrobat vulnerability targeted day after patch release.
Manufacturer responds rapidly to serious security hole.
Windows 2000 Professional products to be tested.
Audio files latest stock pushing tactic.
Crime-laden Russian service threatens to sue detractors.
Latest change in tactics could mean zombie clusters for hire.
Strong sentences for CAN-SPAM breaches, money laundering.
Joe Job attack aims to blacken good name of UK crimefighter Bobbear.
Exploitable ActiveX control replaced in new version.
Cute kitten cards cover latest wave of malware.
Patch Tuesday flaw targeted by vulnerability.
Expected patch omitted from monthly security update.
SafeBoot acquired for $350 million.
Registry hack provides temporary fix for vulnerability.
Entertainment site service used to send junk mails.
Critical vulnerabilities covered by urgent patches.
Survey finds people are less protected than they think.
Experts deny claims that flood of threats gives bigger firms advantage.
The October issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Vulnerability latest in a growing list of holes in Google's web applications.
Flaws patched in TIFF parsing code.
Fujacks author put away for four years.
Aged malware installed on batch of Vista systems.
User behaviour monitors could be used to target ads.
Malware served by official government site.
Schedule for up-to-the-minute tech talks announced.
Four flaws fixed in minimal security update.
Multilingual malware posing as porn in chat messages.
Infectious flash adverts displayed on major sites.
Gratis software now for members only, old users may be at risk.
419 fighters attacked - NFL and TOR latest spam hooks.
Security vulnerabilities found and fixed.
Researchers estimate 3 million online crimes committed in UK last year.
Appeal court quashes earlier e360 compensation ruling.
Judge sets precedent upholding users' rights to block badware.
'Hacked by Chinese' row rumbles on.
Detection rates up 7% in six months, more improvement predicted.
Agencies join forces to release safety guidance documents.
The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Accusations of sneakiness and unsafe practices hit media giants again.
Fake video links aim to pull in yet more victims.
International law enforcement agencies set to join forces at VB2007 in Vienna.
Malware authors and sellers appear in Chinese court.
Novell NetWare server products to be tested.
Several minor holes patched in Trend Micro corporate product.
Trojan gathers 1.6 million sets of jobseeker records.
Top four beat 99% in large collection scan.
New tactic provides logins to special-interest sites.
Snort maker buys into open-source AV.
Fake security alarm lures users to spoofed site.
No end to flood of fake friendly greetings.
Video chat invites pose vulnerability danger.
Critical remote execution and hijack holes closed.
41% happy to hand out personal data to strangers.
Professional and amateur tests criticised.
Report recommends harder, smarter fight against online dangers.
Symantec users warned of vulnerabilities.
DDoS danger looms as infection levels boom.
Study investigates sites and servers linked to from spam.
Corporate reshaping prepares company for floatation.
'Rizler' convicted on drugs, conspiracy and money laundering charges.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Heavy stock scam barrage ups spam levels 30%.
Web giant changes provider of free security software for members.
The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
DHS details security requirements for automated control systems.
Analysts report on industry growth and predict future growth.
Sentences for first US spammer to be convicted under CAN-SPAM and Australian mobile phone marketers.
MP3s targeted for destruction.
Mario latest lure to hook victims on malware.
Researcher finds flaws in ESET, Panda and Norman AV software.
XLS files follow PDFs as junk email ad vector.
Virus Bulletin is seeking submissions from those wishing to present last-minute technical papers at VB2007 in Vienna.
Trojan hides personal data, demands money with menaces.
Interactive system rated best blocker in questioned survey.
Ads could be targeted at users based on local system data.
Managed services provider thought ripe for acquisition.
Reports predict revenues will continue rising.
Proposals to further restrict email and phone spamming.
CD protection developer accused of damaging Sony name.
Police swoop on Poste Italiane spam scam gangs.
New site carries prevalence data, updates and malware resources.
Vulnerabilities and false positives strike major products.
Critical patches issued for Excel, Active Directory and .NET.
MS and Mozilla in row over blame for cross-browser attack.
Scam spotted after spammed mail sent to SEC lawyer.
Mail campaign claims to promote spam fighters.
Captcha systems possibly cracked to automate account creation.
Latest spam run masquerades as malware warning and fix.
Feuding AV firms to fight it out in court.
Managed security service snapped up by giant.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Celebration card emails carry links to malware.
False positive reveals sneaky techniques used in ads.
Microsoft patch and greetings card spams bring more trojans.
VB announces VB2008.
Researcher challenged to prove 100% undetectable rootkit claim.
The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
MS Security rated 6th worst job in science.
Spammer turns court order into money-making opportunity.
Another update embarrassment as rival software pops up.
28-year-old charged with Cabir/Commwarrior crimes.
Two found guilty of CAN-SPAM breaches.
Surveys find public in the dark and careless about sensitive data.
IBM sees huge rise in kit-build scam sites.
Products for 64-bit Windows Vista to be tested.
10,000 sites carrying exploits in large-scale attack.
Blacklist aims to reduce massive spamming levels.
Investigations identify more than 1 million victim IP addresses.
Californian receives 70-month prison sentence, avoids 101 years behind bars.
Safari not so good-y.
Microsoft's June Security Bulletin covers range of vulnerabilities.
Report finds direct costs from malware infections declined over last two years.
Admits to having spammed 1.2 million AOL customers.
Critical vulnerabilities fully disclosed.
Comprehensive security product promised in next-gen Forefront.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Report shows increase in spam bombardment attacks.
CAB handling issue affects swathe of products.
Google, McAfee release webserver, search result figures.
F-Secure and Authentium patch holes, while Samba flaws worry Apple users.
Tough new controls aim at stamping out spam.
Chinese FP issue leads to court case.
The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Spammer brought to book after 4-year campaign.
May was a month of flaw revelations, with vulnerabilities being disclosed in the products of no fewer than nine security vendors.
Another 'spam king' locked up.
Google makes stealth purchase of security firm.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Vulnerabilities disclosed after patching.
Odd payload, not spreading danger, brings attention to cross-platform worm.
Email authentication system moves to approval stage.
Vital DLLs flagged as malware disable Windows XP across China.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
Junk mail blacklisting project goes live.
Baltic republic accuses Russia of cyber-warfare.
Symantec pursues distributors of counterfeit software.
ICSA Labs parent company subsumed.
Symantec, McAfee and CA all patch vulnerabilities.
May vacations bring trojan avalanche for gamers and filesharers.
Serious software used to analyse phished data, and a phisher talks.
May Security Bulletin covers wide range of vulnerabilities.
Errors handling rare format patched by four AV and anti-spam products.
StopBadware survey finds small group of ISPs most to blame.
Surveys, phone lines, USB sticks and call girls the latest tactics for spammers and phishers.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
With Forefront due out soon, Symantec's latest release suffers further delay.
Amendment to VB's April Linux comparative review.
Utah registry to protect children's email leaks cash and addresses.
Extortion attacks fall as herders find easier money elsewhere.
Content filter berates woman for using own name in mails.
$400m for British web-filtering company.
Panda sells majority shareholding.
Video demonstrates malware infiltration via ads for legitimate sites.
Test procedures clarified.
Estonia rioting backed up by attacks on government websites.
The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Harvesting detection project aims to prosecute address abusers.
Dr.Web results corrected.
VB stops spammer in his tracks.
Windows XP products to be tested for June issue.
Laws and agencies beginning to target online fraud and ID theft.
Kaspersky and Russinovich warn of growth in Vista, non-Windows malware.
Spring threat reports show rise in spying, zombies, spear-phishing and cracked websites.
Multibyte character overflow issue breaches on-access defences.
Windows XP products to be tested for June issue.
Rumours of killer mobile malware travel from Pakistan to Afghanistan.
Dr.Web test results recalculated.
Zero-day vulnerability quickly used to transmit attacks.
Messaging attack hides behind photo of girl in stilettos.
Security update release cycle leads to attack release cycle.
ICSA announces cooperative forum of anti-spam developers.
Latest wave of variants followed up by further fake warnings.
Rivals improve record to leave US spamming rate a standout.
New minority platform joins infectable list.
Fix for earlier .ani patch and another Vista issue included in batch.
ActiveX and overflow issues allowed remote data theft, local system attacks.
ISPA best practices document advises providers on spam control.
UK man should face trial in States despite threats, say judges.
New law may penalise careless zombie hosts.
Microsoft reacts fast to widespread zero-day exploitation.
Survey finds junk email costs $713 per head in loss of productivity.
The April issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
APWG releases phishing figures for January.
VB has revealed the conference programme for VB2007, Vienna.
Anti-spyware legislation presented in US House of Representatives for third time.
Met Police website spoofed by 419 scammers.
Over 45 million card numbers gathered in massive breach.
Zombies in corporate networks spotted pumping out spam.
Virus creator's anti-virus not up to scratch, says Symantec.
PHP flaws used to lend legitimate air to spam content.
Trojans sneaking in through animated cursor flaw.
Social site takes on notorious junk mail merchant.
Retail chain set to issue own-label software range.
Smart Russian spyware gathered info 'unnoticed' for 54 days.
Symantec, FBI reports show general increases in money-driven threats.
Blogs, social sites and search results rivaling email for junk ads.
Anti-fraud system provides avenue for reporting and stopping targeted attacks.
Detection failures and other issues confirmed, improvements promised.
Major update release emerges in mysterious silence.
Serious McAfee buffer overflow flaws join yet another Trend UPX issue.
Popular free spyware-spotting tool acquired by security giant.
APACS study records major increase in phishing fraud earnings.
Old mailbox deletion bug resurfaces, upsets users
MS announces no security patches this month.
As bulk emailing is regulated in NZ, Canada hears calls for similar laws.
Fact sheet on web root server bombardment published by ICANN.
09 March 2007