Users advised to patch ASAP.
Large numbers of users vulnerable to unpatched problem.
MicroWorld eScan added to list of VB100 successes for December.
Courts crack down on pushers of rogue anti-malware.
Bumper crop of patches plus further fix leave known holes open.
The December issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Exploit attack patches flaw once system penetrated.
OneCare retirement announced, new product will be lighter on systems and pockets.
After a week's stay of execution, ICANN decides EstDomains will be terminated.
Web-hosting firm believed to be responsible for 75% of spam.
Just two updates released by Microsoft this month: one rated critical, one important.
Researchers hijack botnet - and find spam success rates lower than previously believed.
The November issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Out-of-cycle update fixes serious, wormable flaw.
NY Attorny General promotes deep packet inspection to AOL.
Products for 64-bit Vista to be put through paces.
Innocent file labelled trojan.
Hackers steal from French president - phish suspected.
AV, IS and anti-spyware products represent nine of last month's top 20 bestsellers.
Webshop makes mass-mailing look like phishing scam.
Secunia suite trial slates lack of PoC detection, but test methods called into question.
Estimate over $300 million lost annually because data is not shared.
11 updates to be issued by Microsoft in October's monthly patch release: 4 critical.
VB delegates at work, rest and play in Ottawa.
Acquisition deal valued at $695m.
The October issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Acquisition deal valued at $465m.
Virginia court upholds notorious Jaynes' right to express himself in bulk.
Schedule for hot-topic technical 'turbo' talks announced.
Monthly security update small but vital.
Trend false alert cripples users' systems, Sophos sites taken out by DNS mixup.
Open-source 'Chrome' promises security as well as efficiency.
Major test of suite products completed
The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Autorun worm found on non-critical systems.
Hotel chain data heist latest in string of major security leaks.
First major publication emerges from testing standards body.
Industry giant adds spyware specialist to growing portfolio.
September 2nd deadline set for Windows Server 2008 test
Study measures scale of scamming and other web worries.
College instructor claims to be fighting industry monopoly.
The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download in PDF format
Slow patchers targeted by sophisticated attacks.
$46 million acquisition announced as strong profit report released.
Web-delivered products at risk of allowing remote access.
€217 million bid launched for encryption specialist.
US-Iran war story used as hook for malware barrage.
Nothing marked critical, but some very important patches issued.
The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
StopBadware.org report highlights Chinese dominance in web malware.
Two new threats in a week spark worries of approaching Mac malware era.
Working group of ISPs and net operators issue traffic calming guidelines.
GUI gizmo adds extra spreading menace to any malware.
Traffic analysts worry as AVG implements web scanning technology.
Confidential health service info exposed after theft.
Cross-border operation brings adware crook to book.
7 vulnerabilities, 3 critical, addressed in June security update.
32 arrested but South Africa theft scam thought to be ongoing.
Kaspersky warns of new and nasty data-ransom trojan.
'Carpet bombing' vulnerability more serious than Apple claims, MS warns.
Loophole in Google's AdSense solved, but new flaw quickly uncovered.
Unsolicited offer from Barracuda Networks rejected.
EU body issues warning, ICANN, Japan and Yahoo! take on spammers and phishers.
The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Despite initial panic, threat no longer believed to a zero-day exploit.
Shocking survey results disappoint security experts.
'Spam Kings' Wallace and Rines fined maximum amount under federal law.
SiteAdvisor data to help check security of search results.
Anti-malware insights pooled at AMTSO, CARO and EICAR meetings.
Many users worried about lack of knowledge.
The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Blogs on Google's blogging system redirect to spam sites.
United Nations and UK Government sites among those infected by SQL injection.
Only 12% of users trust their spam filter sufficiently not to bother sifting through spam folder.
As UK banking body reports major increase in phishes, PayPal unveils blocking strategy.
Both sides of debate targeted to spread malicious code.
As latest botnet scare debated, Storm keeps on blowing.
Microsoft announces five 'critical' vulnerabilities need fixing.
Autorun worms found on batch of server setup devices.
Company finds own IP address to be serving most malware.
New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft.
Experts disagree on the need for specialist mobile AV protection.
No decrease of bandwidth usage as number of spam messages keeps increasing.
The April issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
April Fools' Day emails contain new variant of infamous worm.
Users' confidence does not match up with percentage of properly protected users.
HTTP and FTP take over from SMTP as common malware spreading methods.
Microsoft's employees hunting vulnerabilities instead of Easter eggs.
Anti-rootkit software to become part of Forefront and OneCare.
Phony advice causes removal of site from search engines.
Website of FlashGet attacked; malicious 'update' automatically downloaded.
Big wave of website infections could affect tens of thousands of sites, Trend Micro latest victim.
In-depth testing covers multiple factors.
ISPs and developers should be held to account, says report.
March's Patch Tuesday sees four 'critical' updates.
Detection test shows most products improving.
Cisco set to embark on regular release cycle.
Malware writers sprint to use vulnerabilities before next Patch Tuesday.
New features list includes upgrade to security provision.
Appeal against conviction turned down.
85% of users think that search engines should be doing more.
MonaRonaDona trojan leads searchers to remover scam.
Law closes in on alleged botnet master and rogue anti-spyware maker.
The March issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Twenty per cent success rate sufficient to create thousands of spam accounts.
UK company taken over by security giant.
Report sees trend toward greater localisation of threats.
Gang held for managing million-machine zombie net.
Service Pack causing issues for several security suites.
Doctored bank alert includes phony phone number.
Rogue security product pushed by ads on several UK TV sites.
Extension decorates your room... with malware.
Glossary, comments and mobile website among new additions.
Tokyo man sent 2.2 billion emails.
Products to be tested on new update to Vista platform.
Malware techniques proposed as update-spreading method.
Scam software secretly sending stolen data to creators.
While 51% of users say computer security should be the responsibility of the user, nearly a third of users feel it is up to software and OS developers.
Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site.
Excel remains vulnerable as expected fix is dropped.
Free software advocates call for boycott of Trend.
Upmarket store to match rivals in security software selling.
Google research paper confirms significant increase in number of malware-serving websites.
Seasonal spam and malware barrage gets going.
Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaws open way for further document attacks.
Spammers use botnet to register accounts on popular free webmail service.
Sophisticated scam uses personalised mails, real site redirects.
Drug pushers busted for phony claims and CAN-SPAM breaches.
Zero day vulnerability in music system rapidly targeted.
AMTSO to promote cross-industry debate and higher standards in testing.
African trio admit attempts to defraud via spam.
Blogger sites play on fears to draw victims to porn, trojans.
The February issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
Trend demands licensing for gateway virus scanning idea.
Winny worm authors brought to book - for copyright violation.
Worm changes language to target wide audience.
Actor's death exploited by malware writers to infect computers.
Malware pretends to be media or image file.
Suspect firm advertising via Google found to be specialising in hijacking security brands.
FBI name used in email attacks, CIA warns of power supply hacks.
Developing world expected to contribute heavily to future cybercrime.
Targeted exploitation of zero-day flaw seen in wild.
Cybercrime support website launched.
Storm botnet celebrates birthday with new wave of spam.
Scam expands horizons to draw in new market of victims.
Smart new trojan and Storm diversification add to online banking risk.
New mass infection leaves security researchers puzzled.
Lack of security allows websites to send spammish content to network printers.
CA among victims of major attack linking sites to malware.
Worm included as unwanted extra for music lovers.
Storm ecards and social site spyware mark unsurprising year end.
The January issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
05 January 2008