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January issue of VB published

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jan 1, 2012

The January issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 15, 2011

Vulnerability 'not worthy of bug bounty program'.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 13, 2011

In-the-browser botnet turns victims' CPU cycles into cash for the attackers.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 13, 2011

PoisonIvy trojan sent attached to email warning about the same trojan.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 1, 2011

The December issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 28, 2011

Kit 'patched' to include latest exploit; users urged to patch their software too.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 25, 2011

Will another piece of mobile malware convince Google manager of the seriousness of the threat?

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 21, 2011

Latest VBSpam results published - full report now also available.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 17, 2011

Document fast-tracked to be published shortly before the sad passing of its author J.D. Falk.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 15, 2011

Experts sceptical about long-term effects on spam levels.

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Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years

Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual 'State of the Net' study, showing serious numbers… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/malware-and-phishing-cost-us-users-7-billion-two-years/

Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate. The expansion of the FlexiSpy mobile device snooping software, originally available only for the Symbian platform but with… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/07/battle-over-blackberry-spyware-threat/

Amero case sent for retrial

Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed. Connecticut temporary teaching assistant Julie Amero, convicted of exposing minors to danger when a classroom computer she had… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/amero-case-sent-retrial/

Google stashing adware on Dell systems, says OpenDNS founder

Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics. The partnership between search giant Google and hardware behemoth Dell, which has led to the popular Google Toolbar being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/google-stashing-adware-dell-systems-says-opendns-founder/

Zango sues PC Tools for $35 million

'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal. Adware and sometime spyware maker Zango has brought a suit against anti-spyware firm PC Tools complaining that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/zango-sues-pc-tools-35-million/

I-SPY chases SPY-ACT through approval process

Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead. With the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' (aka SPY-ACT act) approved by a House of Representatives… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/i-spy-chases-spy-act-through-approval-process/

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January issue of VB published

Spammers using Google open redirect

Compromised websites used to mine bitcoins

'Nitro attacks' continue

December issue of VB published

Recently discovered Java vulnerability being added to exploit kit

SMS trojan targets Android users in eight western countries

Latest VBSpam certification results published

IETF expedites publication of RFC describing feedback loop recommendations

South Korea to ask ISPs to block port 25 traffic