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Mebroot Proves Tough to Crack
The Mebroot rootkit infects a PC's master boot record, making it nearly invisible to security software. 04-Mar-2008
Vendors Mull Security Software for OS X
Whether to cover Apple's operating system has been a question for security vendors, some of which may be taking the gamble. 04-Mar-2008
Malware Exploded in 2007, Security Vendor Says
F-Secure has collected twice as many samples of malicious code this year as in the 20 prior years. 04-Dec-2007
Deja Vu: Sony Using Rootkits Again, F-Secure Charges
A line of USB drives sold by Sony Electronics installs files in a hidden folder that can be accessed and used by hackers, a Finnish security company says. 27-Aug-2007
Networks: No Sweat to Skilled Hacker
Black Hat conference offers a security checklist, from phone viruses (few) to rootkit malware (rampant). 04-Aug-2007

From Around the Web

CEBIT - 'Mebroot' proves to be a tough rootkit to crack
A rootkit uncovered in the wild in December is proving to be a real headache to detect, according to Finnish security company F-Secure. . . Dubbed...
Malware samples doubled in one year, F-Secure says
Finnish security vendor F-Secure has collected twice as many malicious software samples this year as it has over the last 20 years, a trend that...
'Man in the browser' is new threat to online banking
Criminals infecting PCs with malware that is only triggered when they access their bank accounts are the latest threat to online banking, according...
Deja vu: Sony uses rootkits, charges F-Secure
A line of USB drives sold by Sony Electronics installs files in a hidden folder that can be accessed and used by hackers, a Finnish security ...
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