Microsoft disrupts online fraud botnet ZeroAccess

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:01

The botnet is a network of computers infected with malware that hijacks web search results and redirects users to potentially dangerous sites to steal their details.

Microsoft joins move to encrypt web traffic

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 21:47

Microsoft is joining the movement to encrypt traffic that flows across its networks, citing "serious concerns" about government surveillance.

Kaspersky rated best in malware removal tests

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 22:13

Kaspersky Lab has reportedly topped the list of antimalware programs that are best at removing the bug from an already infected system.

New malware communicates via sound waves

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 22:02

Scientists have developed a malware that transmits information between computers using high-frequency sound waves inaudible to the human ear.

Users limiting online banking apps` use over security fears: Survey

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 15:24

A security company has said the risk posed by malware is putting more users off using online banking applications.

Spam emails on decline, malware still on high-rise: Kaspersky

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 14:59

The total number of spam emails has reportedly declined in the third quarter of the year, but the malware is still running high, security company Kaspersky has revealed.

Cyber criminals to use more targetted attacks in 2014: Websense

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 18:53

Organisations around the world are likely to witness more complex and diverse cyber-attacks in 2014 even as volume of malware attacks will decrease, security solutions provider Websense said today.

`Virus epidemic` reaches space, infects ISS computers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 11:33

International Space Station`s computers have been attacked by `virus epidemic` after Russian cosmonauts carried USB storage devices infected with malware onboard.

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a USD 300 ransom

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 19:45

Ramsomware, a kind of malicious software, is designed to block access to a computer until a certain sum of money is paid. Generally, it targets individuals.