Cross-browser worm spreads via Facebook, security experts warn - InfoWorld

Cross-browser worm spreads via Facebook, security experts warn InfoWorld By Lucian Constantin | IDG News Service Malware writers have used Crossrider, a cross-browser extension development framework, to build a click-fraud worm that spreads on Facebook, security researchers from antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab said on Monday. Cross-browser click-fraud worm spreading via FacebookComputerworldUK Facebook spreading cross-browser LilyJade worm, security experts warnTechworld.com all 18 news articles »

Facebook chat window being used to spread new virus - Daily News & Analysis

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Facebook chat window being used to spread new virus Daily News & Analysis The virus instantly disables and removes anti-virus software, then spreads itself by opening chat windows on the Facebook friends of the user. Security experts Trend Micro, which uncovered the new threat, said the worm propagates via instant messaging ... Hackers increasingly targeting Facebook, mobile devicesMyNorthwest.com Computer virus spreading via Facebook chat disables anti-virus applicationsTNT Magazine Facebook and IM apps abused to spread social-climbing wormRegister Help Net Security all 7 news articles »

nasties of the net - Sydney Morning Herald

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nasties of the net Sydney Morning Herald The actual malware carried by the trojan could be a virus, worm, spyware, bot or virtually anything. Worm A worm is a type of virus that doesn't operate in the same visibly destructive way; rather, it replicates itself until it consumes system ... and more »

Panda Security: Viruses Are the Least of Your Worries - PC Magazine

Panda Security: Viruses Are the Least of Your Worries PC Magazine By Neil J. Rubenking Panda Security's first-quarter report for 2012 reveals something rather interesting about the antivirus market. Based on the report's figures, a literal antivirus program, one that strictly and only protects against viruses, ... and more »

Remains of the Day: UberConference Plans to Take the Pain Out of Conference Calls - Lifehacker

Remains of the Day: UberConference Plans to Take the Pain Out of Conference Calls Lifehacker Supposedly, the malware can infect browsers that are also running on Linux and Mac, and since it does not have any executable files, antivirus programs are not designed to look for it. So why was this piece of malware created in the first place? and more »