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Lame Mac Trojan limps into view

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-19T14:18:40+01:00

Malware targets grumble-flick fans: Security researchers have uncovered a rare example of a Trojan that affects Mac PCs.

Chinese pirates crack Blu-ray DRM, sell pirated HD discs

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-18T11:07:58+01:00

Forget boring old standard-def DVDsmovie pirates have moved on to selling high-definition discs in an effort to make money on the HD craze.

Identity Theft: Identities sold online for £80

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-17T16:31:51+01:00

The stolen personal data include credit card details, plus the cardholder's name, address, passport and driving licence numbers.

Beta Release of BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-13T16:40:36+01:00

Beta testers with most impressive bug submission activity will win prizes. BitDefender® announced today the new BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices will be available for beta testing starting November 12, 2008.

AVG Asks Users to Delete User32.dll

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-12T15:32:57+01:00

Earlier this week, users of AVGs virus scanner accidentally got asked to remove user32.dll, a core system file for the Windows operating system by mistake of course.

BBC website hit by Denial of Service attack

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-12T15:16:25+01:00

Even one of the UK's most popular websites can't escape Denial of Service attacks, which are reaching ever higher levels of traffic. The BBC website has been hit by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, according to reports.

Nigerian scammers hit Facebook

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-11T17:04:07+01:00

Karina Wells, a Google employee in Australia, received a Facebook message from a friend on Friday saying he was stranded in Lagos, Nigeria and needed $500 for a plane ticket home.

Internet Attacks Grow More Potent

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-10T14:26:35+01:00

Attackers bent on shutting down large Web sites even the operators that run the backbone of the Internet are arming themselves with what are effectively vast digital fire hoses capable of overwhelming the worlds largest networks, according to a new report on online security.

Wi-Fi WPA Encryption Protocol Cracked

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-07T14:04:21+01:00

We've always been warned to be vigilant about what information we provide when online. Between phishing, malware, and DNS spoofing it's difficult to blindly trust any online entity these days.

Hackers tap in to Obamamania

WebMaster (webmaster@malwarecity.com) — 2008-11-06T13:05:35+01:00

Hackers seeking to exploit the global interest in Barack Obamas sweeping election victory have bought their way to the top of the Google results page.