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NEWS ABOUT: Trojan viruses

Trojan viruses stories: 4 news summaries

Experts: Apple's First Worm Nothing to Fret About

'Groundbreaking' Mac virus only affects a few thousand users

Apr 23, 09 7:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - Malware that hijacks Macs has shown up for the first time, but it shouldn't be cause for panic, an expert tells the Globe & Mail. The malware, nicknamed iBotNet, only affects a few thousand users who downloaded a pirated copy of iWork and it's not spreading from computer to computer,... More »

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Apple • Macintosh • Symantec • Trojan viruses • malware • botnet • iBotNet

 Malware Hijacks Obama Emails 

Spammers launch massive 'Obama Trojan' malware campaign to capitalize on victory

Nov 6, 08 7:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Malicious hijackers have hitched a ride on the Barack Obama bandwagon, ChannelWeb reports. "Obama Trojan" emails offer a link to an amazing Obama speech or election results, but when the link is opened, it infects computers with malware that sends the user's personal data to a command center and... More »

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Barack Obama • email • spam • hackers • Trojan viruses • cybercrime • malware • Election 2008

Virus Helps Violate 500K
Bank, Credit Accounts

Infects computers through 'drive-by downloads"

Oct 31, 08 4:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - A computer virus has stolen log-in information for over 500,000 bank accounts and credit and debit cards. The Sinowal Trojan virus has infected computers around the world through “drive-by downloads” that install it without users' knowledge when they visit Web sites running the virus code. Individuals can best... More »

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identity theft • computer virus • Internet security • phishing • Trojan viruses • malware • banks • Sinowal

YouTube Becomes SpamYou

Invitation to view videos could contain malicious 'Storm worm'

Oct 10, 07 4:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - Spammers are spreading their mischief via YouTube using a "Storm" worm virus, security experts warn. The virus exploits the site’s “invite your friends” email function, CNET reports, targeting Xbox owners and video-game fans by luring them with the promise of a popular prize: a free copy of... More »

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YouTube • spam • Trojan viruses • Storm worms

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