http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/virus.html The latest virus and worm news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110509-kaspersky-lab-releases-antivirus.html If you want make a Mac user mad, just sidle up and whisper the words, "Mac security software." Then step back as the incensed sputtering ensues. Dan Miller 2009-11-05T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110309-fix-old-flaws-to-stop.html In further confirmation that Internet crooks tend to grab for the low-hanging fruit, a new Microsoft report reveals that the most common browser-based attacks tend to go after old software flaws. Making sure you've closed those holes can go a long way towards keeping your PC safe. Erik Larkin 2009-11-03T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110209-microsoft-vista-infected-62-less.html Windows Vista is dramatically more secure than Windows XP, according Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report, released Monday. The infection rate of Windows Vista SP1 was 61.9 percent less than Windows XP SP3, the company said. David Coursey 2009-11-02T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/102909-.html If you suspect your PC has been invaded by malware, FreeFixer can help you find it. It shows you a wealth of information about what's running on your PC, but the data is meant primarily for security gurus. Erik Larkin 2009-10-29T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/102709-china-security-market-tough-to.html Major security vendors looking to crack China's market have met obstacles localizing their products and securing distribution channels, analysts said Tuesday. Owen Fletcher 2009-10-27T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/102309-trend-micro-ceo-hackers-hitting.html It's become an all-too-common scam: A legitimate Web site pops up a window that looks just like a real security warning. It says there's something wrong with the computer, and click here to fix it. A few clicks later, the victim is paying out US$40 for some bogus software, called rogue antivirus. Robert McMillan 2009-10-23T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/101909-symantec-rogue-security-software-is.html The bogus ads are everywhere. A pop-up tells you: "Your computer may be infected" and urges you to download security software that will scan your computer for viruses, protect it from future infection or both. The problem is most of these products are scams that give you software which is useless. In some cases, the software is even dangerous because it downloads malicious code onto your computer. Joan Goodchild 2009-10-19T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/101909-scareware.html Fake security software "SpywareGuard" and "AntiVirus" are said to be the top two scareware programs out of about 250 fake security programs detected, according to a Symantec report. Ellen Messmer 2009-10-19T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/101609-microsofts-free-av-got-15.html Microsoft registered more than 1.5 million downloads of its free antivirus software in the week after it shipped. Robert McMillan 2009-10-16T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/101609-hacked-facebook-apps-lead-to.html New applications are turning up on Facebook. Unfortunately, some of them are fake antivirus programs. Jeremy Kirk 2009-10-16T12:00:00-04:00