Category Archives: malware

Dangerous Microsoft DirectX vulnerability under attack

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

Microsoft today warned that hackers are using rigged QuickTime media files to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in DirectShow, the APIs used by Windows programs for multimedia support. The company has activated its security response process to deal with the zero-day … Continue reading →

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Beware of Online Drive-by Download Attacks

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

Drive-by download attacks are the latest threat to plague web users. The term is used to describe malware and virus infections whereby your PC is infected simply by visiting a malicious webpage, without you actually having to click on any … Continue reading →

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Clock ticking on worm attack code

Posted on January 20, 2009 by admin

Experts are warning that hackers have yet to activate the payload of the Conficker virus. The worm is spreading through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without current security updates. The malicious program – also known as Downadup or … Continue reading →

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Facebook users hit by virus

Posted on December 9, 2008 by admin

By Dan Whitworth Newsbeat technology reporter Facebook’s 120 million users are being targeted by a virus designed to get hold of sensitive information like credit card details. ‘Koobface’ spreads by sending a message to people’s inboxes, pretending to be from … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phone Security – What is it? Is it really needed?

Posted on October 22, 2008 by admin

Simon Cable explains the ins and outs of securing mobile phones. It was only a matter of time before the virus writers started to exploit the mobile platforms and recently these viruses have become more malicious and started to present … Continue reading →

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