Spywherever
Thursday December 30, 2004
We're all familiar with spyware, and many have even heard of spywear, but the latest snoop fad might just as well be dubbed spywherever. The AP reports.
A stocking full of coal...
Monday December 27, 2004
Ever wonder what Bill Gates gets for Christmas? This year, the Chinese
security firm VenusTech delivered three new Windows exploits just in time
for the holidays.
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Fee or free in fighting viruses?
Wednesday December 22, 2004
Computer users face tough choices in seeking software. When it comes to antivirus software, is free good enough? Or should you pay for heftier software? Carrie Kirby of the San ... Read More
Understanding virus names
Monday December 20, 2004
What's in a name? Everything, it seems, when it comes to diagnosing and removing malware. Understanding how antivirus vendors name viruses, worms, and Trojans can be an important first step ... Read More
Zafi.D worm spreading Christmas fear
Tuesday December 14, 2004
A new variant of the Zafi worm, dubbed Zafi.D, sends itself as a Christmas greeting - in a variety of languages depending on the recipient's domain. The greeting may be ... Read More
2004 Year in Review
Monday December 13, 2004
Forget yesterday's script kiddies. Today's malware has its roots in organized crime. And they aren't after your PC - it's you they want.
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What is a DDoS attack?
Thursday December 9, 2004
Trojans are often used to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against targeted systems, but just what is a DDoS attack and how are they performed?
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They've Got Your Number …
Wednesday December 8, 2004
… your text messages and address book, and a way to bug your calls. Why spam, scams, and viruses are coming soon to a phone near you. Wired Magazine reports.
MakeLOVEnotSPAM mask worn byTrojan
Wednesday December 8, 2004
Dubbed TrojanDropper.FakeSpamFighter by antivirus vendor F-Secure and Troj/Mdrop-IT by antivirus vendor Sophos, a recently discovered Trojan spammed in email is masquerading as the infamous Lycos MakeLOVEnotSPAM screensaver.
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MakeLOVEnotSPAM is history
Tuesday December 7, 2004
Beleaguered search engine giant Lycos Europe has pulled the plug on its MakeLOVEnotSPAM screensaver. Though an estimated 100,000 downloaded the screensaver, harsh criticism presumably caused the campaign to be temporarily ... Read More
Stay Tuned, says Lycos Europe
Friday December 3, 2004
After a reported 100,000 downloads of the controversial MakeLOVEnotSPAM screensaver, Lycos Europe has pulled the anti-spammer tool and posted a note to the MakeLOVEnotSPAM.com website which simply reads, "Stay Tuned".

