Incident ResponseNew worm exploiting Microsoft vulnerabilityAngela MoscaritoloNovember 4, 2008A worm, exploiting the emergency Microsoft patch, turns infected computers into bots that can launch DDoS attacks.
Security ArchitectureNew Yorker charged with providing “sniffer” trojan for TJX hackDan KaplanNovember 4, 2008The trojan used to "sniff" the credit card information of millions of TJX shoppers was provided by a 25-year-old New York man, who has been charged with conspiracy.
MalwareSinowal data-stealing trojan has infected half million PCsAngela MoscaritoloOctober 31, 2008The Sinowal trojan has captured more than half-million credentials and targeted more than 2,000 different financial service domains worldwide.
Application securityCybercrooks use Google name to spread Facebook wormDan KaplanOctober 30, 2008Facebook is hoping to put the brakes on a worm that is using the Google name to spread.
Security ArchitectureSource of rogue malware tracked downAngela MoscaritoloOctober 30, 2008The trail of bogus anti-virus software and the money it brings in leads to a software company in Russia, according to security researchers.
Compliance ManagementICANN cuts ties with Estonia domain registrarDan KaplanOctober 30, 2008A Russia-based registrar that drew the fancy of malware purveyors will no longer be allowed to assign new domains.
Application securityAs stock markets fall, rogue anti-virus software risesDan KaplanOctober 22, 2008A combination of the consolidating financial services space and fear over the stock market plunge has prompted malware writers to shift their tactics.