Mikeyy
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Teen takes responsibility for Twitter worms

News Like the first worm, the second "Mikeyy" worm posts unwanted messages on users' Twitter pages, some of which taunt the micro-blogging site to fix its security.

Monday, April 13 2009 08:21 AM

Tags: Viruses and worms, Twitter, Worm, Brooklyn, Mikeyy, Password, phone, sensitive information, News.com, CNET Networks Inc.

Twitter cleans up after weekend worm attacks

News Security experts say be careful who you follow on Twitter, after worm attacks leave some users with infected profiles.

Tuesday, April 14 2009 11:24 AM

Tags: Viruses and worms, Security Management, Web 2.0, Web logs, Twitter, Security, Worm, Brooklyn, Worm Attack, Attack

Twitter malware filter 'disappointing'

News Microblogging site's new weapon, to block users from tweeting links to malicious sites, is laudable but has shortcomings, according to security experts.

Tuesday, August 04 2009 06:07 PM

Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Twitter, Phishing, Malware, Security, F-Secure Corp.