Malware

Saudi Arabia and Israel are seeking to disrupt Iran's nuclear program by using a computer worm more destructive than Stuxnet, according to Fars News Agency in Iran.

The worm, called "Darlloz," exploits a PHP vulnerability to spread amongst Linux users.

In the spirit of keeping up with advancements in information security, we take the December issue to examine those companies that will likely generate advancements.

Over the last two months, attackers have opted to spread the malware via the Neutrino exploit kit, researchers found.

The National Security Agency is said to have infected more than 50,000 computer networks worldwide with malware that steals information.

Attackers have concocted a type of social engineering scam that delivers malware by duping people into thinking that their anti-virus programs need to be updated.

Finding ways to bypass or validate digital signatures on PCs and Android-based mobile devices in an attempt to distribute malware is fast becoming a new trend among attackers.

The troublesome CryptoLocker malware has claimed another victim: a Massachusetts police department.