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Which Botnet Is Worst? Report Offers New Perspective On Spam Growth
In the early days of botnets, size was the main measure of the threat. But as the malicious networks become more sophisticated, researchers say, the biggest networks aren't always the worst offenders.
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School boards hit with cash-stealing Trojan
IDG News Service - The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing a rash of reported online computer intrusions that have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen from school districts in Illinois.
IRS Scam now world's biggest e-mail virus problem
DG News Service - Criminals are waging a nasty online campaign right now, hoping that their victims' fears of the tax collecter will lead them to inadvertently install malicious software.
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Cyber security experts learn from ant tactics
Researchers believe the new ant-based system will run faster than conventional security programs which have to be updated constantly to recognise new infections.
Is Mac Security Software Necessary?
Verizon on Monday introduced a security suite for Internet service customers who use Apple's MacOS X. The company claims that it is the first major US ISP to offer its customers Mac security software.
Apple patches up iTunes playlist flaw
Apple issued a patch this week to protect against playlists that have been specially crafted to exploit a security hole in iTunes 9.
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Network Security & Hardware: Exposing How Rogue Antivirus Sites Snag Victims
Malware Defensive Techniques Will Evolve as Security Arms Race Continues
For security researchers, beating attackers means keeping an eye on what is happening while paying attention for signs of what lies ahead.
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IETF forges botnet clean-up standard
The IETF is developing a standard for how ISPs should go about cleaning up subscriber botnet infections.
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Malware lingers months on infected PCs
Malware stays around on infected PCs far longer than previously thought, according to the latest research from Trend Micro.
