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Google delists all .co.cc domains from its index

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jul 4, 2011

Large fraction of sites deemed 'spammy or low-quality'.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jul 1, 2011

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

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 30, 2011

Templates from social networking sites used to make messages appear legitimate.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 27, 2011

ChronoPay co-founder arrested for DDoS attacks on rivals.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 22, 2011

Latest VB100 results published - full report now also available.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 20, 2011

Android trojan makes use of root exploit.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 20, 2011

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 17, 2011

SpyEye configuration intercepts personal data submitted to legitimate websites.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 16, 2011

Man who threatened World Cup bookmakers with DDoS attack convicted.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 10, 2011

Security question considered second authentication factor.

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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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Google delists all .co.cc domains from its index

July issue of VB published

Spammers using social network templates

International co-operation leads to scareware arrests

VB100 for Windows Server 2008 results published

DroidKungFu command and control server may be mobile device

Outlook spam phishes for SMTP credentials

Exploit kit targets customers of air travel websites

Botnet rented for online extortion

US court: passwords reasonable security for online banking