All the stories tagged with malware
WordPress malware poisons images on Google Image search
08/09/2011, If you own a blog, whether it be for personal or professional use, chances are you are probably running in on WordPress, a popular platform for both personal and professional blogs/websites. It appears that there is a new form of [...]
Malicious Code Hidden in SmartPhone Apps
08/02/2011, Lookout, a mobile security company, has issued a report that illustrates the rise of applications infected by malware (programs built with a malicious intent) on mobile platforms. I was particularly interested by how “pirates” can sneak malicious code in apps [...]
Intego launches “VirusBarrier iOS” app to scan iOS devices for malware
07/12/2011, Earlier we had reported about new Android malware that was spotted in the Android Market over the weekend. Now when it comes to malware on smartphones, Android seems to be getting the worst of it, and this is not to [...]
Android malware DroidDream Light spotted over the weekend
07/12/2011, Android users, it appears that over the weekend, more Android malware has made its way to the Android Market. Given the frequency of malware popping up for Android, we really shouldn’t be surprised. The infected apps have already been taken [...]
Skype Vishing: a new form of phishing on the rise
07/01/2011, AVG has just issued new warning to all Skype users, informing them about the recent rise in Vishing attacks. In case you were wondering what “Vishing” was (don’t worry, I was too before I read the warning), it is a [...]
New Android malware GGTracker discovered
06/21/2011, It sure looks like the need for an anti-virus/malware app for Android phones is ever increasing. Lookout Mobile Security has just posted on their blog a new type of Android malware they’ve discovered recently. Dubbed GGTracker, this malicious app takes [...]
MyPageKeeper keeps Facebook safe from malware and spam
06/21/2011, We all know that Facebook is already a bad idea if you plan to keep your life away from the prying eyes of people, both strangers and friends. With a network of over 500 million active users – there is [...]
More malware removed by Google
06/13/2011, It seems that the malware battle is just starting with no sight of it ending anytime soon, where Google is working to hard to remove more malware-infected applications from its Android Market. June 5th saw Google remove another 10 apps [...]
Google Android malware alarm bells go a-ringing
06/06/2011, The Android operating system for tablets as well as smartphones might be an open platform, and along with it comes its own set of pros and cons – where the latter would include malware. Just under a week saw Google [...]
DroidDream Light malware gives the Android Market boot
06/02/2011, The advent of computers have also opened up a door to the world of viruses and malware, and the disturbing trend has also spread over to smartphones with a bunch of malware-encumbered applications making their way to the Android Market [...]
Mac Defender evolves again
06/01/2011, When the Mac Defender malware first arrived on the block, it caused quite an uproar. When Apple announced that they would be fixing it, a new variation of it popped up, called Mac Guard and could install itself without users [...]
BaseBridge: new Android malware has been busy
05/31/2011, As smartphones start to be become as popular as desktop computers, so do the malware used to that attack such platforms. The latest one to hit the Android platform is simply known as BaseBridge. The malware is found in infected [...]
F-Secure For Mac Features Panic Button
05/27/2011, As Mac OS becomes more popular among consumers, another myth is crashing in slow motion: “Macs don’t get malwares and viruses”, and “Mac OS is virus-proof”. Obviously, no OS is anything-proof and for years, Mac users have enjoyed a quiet [...]
