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US and UK zombies demand top dollar

Researchers say malware purveyors seek out victim computers in specific countries

By Tim Greene

Aug 15, 2011 3 mins

Cybercrime Malware Viruses

UAC May be a Nuisance but it Serves a Purpose

If UAC prompts suddenly disappear, you might want to take a close look at what's going on with your computer.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 11, 2011 3 mins

Malware Microsoft Viruses

Black Hat: Researcher picks apart Sophos antivirus package

Sophos says it discussed researcher's work and is making some changes

By Tim Greene

Aug 5, 2011 3 mins

Network Security Security Viruses

Malwarebytes preps enterprise edition of PC-cleaning software

Combo of behavioral and signature detection sets it apart from antivirus products

By Tim Greene

Jul 29, 2011 3 mins

Malware Network Security Viruses

Mac security firm ships first-ever iPhone malware scanner

Lets iOS device owners do 'on-demand' scans of file attachments

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 12, 2011 3 mins

Apple Malware Viruses

Botmaster’s extravagant spending attracted police

Metulji botnet may be the world's largest

By Tim Greene

Jul 1, 2011 3 mins

Botnets Malware Viruses

Traditional host-based anti-virus software losing luster?

Virtualization and Web malware dangers mean less enthusiasm for old anti-virus software

By Ellen Messmer

Jun 30, 2011 5 mins

Malware Network Security Viruses

7 questions about the Mac malware scare

By Roger Grimes

May 23, 2011 5 mins

Malware Network Security Viruses

Top 5 things to do before buying more security technology

Deploy current gear smarter and go from there, expert says

By Tim Greene

May 13, 2011 3 mins

Risk Management Security Viruses

Osama bin Laden’s death key topic on Internet

A Twitter user unknowingly live blogged signs of the attack, and cybercrooks are riding the news to spread malware

By John Ribeiro

May 2, 2011 3 mins

Malware Small and Medium Business Viruses