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Malicious software that was sent out in millions of spam messages over the weekend has now infected about 300,000 computers, making it the worst malware outbreak since 2005, Symantec said Monday.

Unsuspecting users who happen to launch the executable attachment carried by the Storm Worm can inadvertantly open a Pandora’s Box of problems. The Storm Worm can completely take over a PC, allowing the worm writers to control the compromised machine remotely for the purpose of sending out spam, stealing data, or blasting out denial-of-service attacks. […]

It seems like every time people get together to do something about a security problem, other people get together to whine about it.
Now they’re whining about EV (Extended Validation) SSL Certificates: EV certs are a scheme by Microsoft to screw other browser vendors. They’re an attempt by certificate authorities to gouge Web site operators. They’re […]

Security firm eEye Digital Security said Friday it had discovered a new non-Microsoft based malware that has both the characteristics of a worm and a botnet spreading the wild. However, it uses a flaw in a program meant to protect users from such issues to propagate itself.
The flaw is within Symantec’s popular anti-virus software. Calling […]

The social networking site MySpace.com is under what one computer security analyst called an "amazingly virulent" attack caused by a worm that steals log-in credentials and spreads spam that promotes adware sites.
The worm is infecting MySpace profiles with such efficiency that an informal scan of 150 found that close to a third were infected, said […]

Brave Sentry is a parasite that hijacks the web browser, changes the desktop background and displays an icon in the system tray. This icon shows a message, which says that the compromised computer is infected with dangerous spyware parasites and asks the user to download and install a removal program, which actually is Brave Sentry, […]

Smitfraud is a trojan, which changes the desktop wallpaper to a false alert or fake error message, which trick the user into downloading and purchasing corrupt anti-spyware software such as PSGuard, SpySheriff, AdwareDelete or Antivirus Gold. The parasite tracks user Internet activity and transfers gathered data to predefined web servers. It also changes Internet Explorer […]

WinTools is an adware application that displays pop-up and pop-under advertisements on the infected computer. It can also redirect search page and home page. WinTools procedures requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services […]

SmartShopper is an Internet Explorer browser helper object (BHO) capable of monitoring search and internet activites and launch advertisement based on the gathered information. SmartShopper procedures requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services […]

Search Enhancer is a BHO (Browser Helper Object) that displays pop up advertisements on infected computer. Search Enhancer procedures requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.