VB Blog

Sophos engine faults disclosed

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 31, 2006

iDefense reports file-handling vulnerabilities.

Read more  

Australian spam firm fined $4.1 million

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 27, 2006

First case under spam laws brings hefty punishment.

Read more  

McAfee up, Symantec down in profits

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 27, 2006

Financial reports differ widely between top security rivals.

Read more  

Sender ID licence opened up

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 25, 2006

Microsoft frees up access to anti-spam framework.

Read more  

Windows Defender fully released

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 25, 2006

Microsoft anti-spyware product handed out free.

Read more  

UK banks failing online users

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

Report names and shames insecure banking sites - again.

Read more  

Latest VB100% test announced

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

Call for products issued for Windows XP x64 test.

Read more  

Microsoft in multiple security rows

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

AV firms, Apple and Secunia embroiled in MS spats.

Read more  

Trojan installs Kaspersky AV

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

Scanner software used to keep out rival malware.

Read more  

MySpace users targeted by spam campaign

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 19, 2006

Phishers pose as online contacts to push bogus shopping sites.

Read more  
Previous1...166167168169170...215Next

Search blog

Major pump-and-dump campaign floods inboxes

Heavy stock scam barrage ups spam levels 30%.
Heavy stock scam barrage ups spam levels 30%. A major PDF pump-and-dump campaign has been reported, with massive numbers of mails spammed out. According to spam watchers at Sophos,… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/major-pump-and-dump-campaign-floods-inboxes/

FBI serves up Operation Bot Roast

Investigations identify more than 1 million victim IP addresses.
Investigations identify more than 1 million victim IP addresses. The FBI has announced the results of an ongoing initiative, dubbed 'Operation Bot Roast', which is aimed at… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/fbi-serves-operation-bot-roast/

Botnet DoS no longer profitable

Extortion attacks fall as herders find easier money elsewhere.
Extortion attacks fall as herders find easier money elsewhere. The use of armies of botnets to carry out denial-of-service attacks on lucrative websites, as a method of extorting… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/botnet-dos-no-longer-profitable/

« Previous 12345 Next »

We have placed cookies on your device in order to improve the functionality of this site, as outlined in our cookies policy. However, you may delete and block all cookies from this site and your use of the site will be unaffected. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to Virus Bulletin's use of data as outlined in our privacy policy.