The Virus Turns 40
(PhysOrg.com) -- Today we have the dubious honor of wishing a happy birthday to the computer virus. It is hitting its 40th birthday, so get out the grim reaper cake and "Over the Hill" balloons. While we certainly won't be ...
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Stuxnet virus could target many industries
(AP) -- A malicious computer attack that appears to target Iran's nuclear plants can be modified to wreak havoc on industrial control systems around the world, and represents the most dire cyberthreat known to industry, ...
Internet
Nov 17, 2010
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Hacker scam targets iPad owners: BitDefender
Software security firm BitDefender warned Tuesday that hackers are trying to trick iPad owners into infecting personal computers with a power-seizing virus.
Software
Apr 27, 2010
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New Research Offers Security For Virtualization, Cloud Computing
Virtualization and cloud computing allow computer users access to powerful computers and software applications hosted by remote groups of servers, but security concerns related to data privacy are limiting public confidence ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 27, 2010
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Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
(AP) -- The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal ...
Internet
Mar 11, 2010
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Hiding the honeypots: Is it possible to hide honeypot traps from Botnet drones
Armies of networked computers that have been compromised by malicious software are commonly known as Botnets. Such Botnets are usually used to carry out fraudulent and criminal activity on the Internet. Now, writing in the ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 26, 2010
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Researchers show new security threat against 'smart phone' users
Computer scientists at Rutgers University have shown how a familiar type of personal computer security threat can now attack new generations of smart mobile phones, with the potential to cause more serious consequences.
Computer Sciences
Feb 22, 2010
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Code defends against 'stealthy' computer worms
Self-propagating worms are malicious computer programs, which, after being released, can spread throughout networks without human control, stealing or erasing hard drive data, interfering with pre-installed programs and slowing, ...
Software
Feb 1, 2010
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DIY cybercrime kits power growth in phishing attacks
Do-it-yourself cybercrime kits are driving a surge in Internet-borne computer infections.
Internet
Jan 26, 2010
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Hooks hijacked? New research shows how to block stealthy malware attacks
The spread of malicious software, also known as malware or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every ...
Computer Sciences
Nov 3, 2009
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