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Security 101: Look back to advance
News Malware is growing in sophistication, but cybercriminals may not be as novel as most think, say experts. Learning diligently from the past would help.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Data security, PC security, Security, Worm, Trend Micro Inc., Asia-Pacific, computer, Conficker
Report: Conficker in attack mode
News Security expert says the worm now installs Waledac on machines, sending out e-mail spam without the computer owner's knowledge, news agency reports.
Tags: Network security, PC security, Data security, Malware, Xinhua News Agency, Antivirus Software, Worm, Trend Micro Inc., Waledac, computer
Conficker also installs fake antivirus software
News In addition to dropping mystery payload on infected machines, it installs software that tries to dupe people into paying nearly US$50 for fake antivirus software.
Tags: Viruses and worms, IBM Corp., Security, Antivirus Software, Worm, Sophos Plc., Trend Micro Inc., Graham Cluley, removable storage, Infection
WordPress blogs falling prey to worm
News A worm is circulating that posts spam and malware to some blogs using old versions of WordPress. The organization recommends all users upgrade immediately.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Web logs, Wordpress, Worm, blogging software, security bug, Web logs, Malware, software
Worm infiltrates Twitter
News Micro-blogging site gets infected with the StalkDaily worm. Details about the worm are scarce, but there are tweets aplenty.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Twitter, Worm, StalkDaily Worm Runs, TechCrunch, Viruses and worms, No. 2
Windows Server worm can spread via USB
News The worm called Downadup that is attacking business systems also propagates via USB, says F-Secure.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Antivirus software, F-Secure Corp., Worm, USB, polymorphism, Computer, Server, Microsoft Windows Server, CERT
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.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Twitter, Worm, Brooklyn, Mikeyy, Password, phone, sensitive information, News.com, CNET Networks Inc.
'Obama worm' probably a student prank, experts say
News Worm that spreads via USB drives and network shares and only displays picture of president once a week, appears to be more of a nuisance than a real threat, security watchers say.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Federal Government, Malware, Security, Worm, Trend Micro Inc., USB Flash Drive, Internet Worm, Computer, network
Internet worm exploits Windows vulnerability
News Security hole in Windows that Microsoft released patch for last month is being exploited by worm and bots, Redmond says.
Tags: Network security, Viruses and worms, PC security, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, Worm, IRC server, Internet Worm, Computer
Worm surge exploits Microsoft vulnerability
News A surge in worm activity for a patched Microsoft flaw means IT professionals need to apply the update, says F-Secure.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Business applications, Servers, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, F-Secure Corp., Worm, IT Security, Vulnerability
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.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Security Management, Web 2.0, Web logs, Twitter, Security, Worm, Brooklyn, Worm Attack, Attack
Conficker flaw reveals which computers are infected
News Researchers find flaw in Conficker that lets them detect which computers have the legit Microsoft patch and which were "patched" by the worm itself.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Security, Worm, Scanner, Honeynet Project, Tool, removable storage, Flaw, computer
All quiet on the Conficker front. Now what?
News Just because Conficker has been quiet doesn't mean it won't act in the future, turning unsuspecting PCs into spam-sending drones or stealthily stealing passwords, experts say.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, PC security, Microsoft Corp., Security, Worm, David Perry, Sasser worm, Graham Cluley
Countdown to Conficker
News Researchers say the worm is awake on computers in Asia where it's already April 1, but so far it hasn't taken much action.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Security, Asia, Worm, Domain, Trend Micro Inc., Conficker Worm, IBM ISS, removable storage, P2P
Botnet worm in DOS attacks wipe data on infected PCs
News Bots responsible for denial-of-service attacks on U.S. and Korean sites have instructions to wipe data, but so far there have been no reports of that happening.
Tags: Viruses and worms, PC security, Data security, Security, Worm, Washington Post Co., IP, Attack, South Korea, e-mail
