The effects vary from making the device completely unusable, to using it to make unauthorised calls.
The infection rate will increase by an additional 336% per month throughout 2009, predicts Panda Security.
The Panda solution disables the AutoRun function to prevent USB infection.
Certain Web sites are hosting malicious code designed to infect Apple Mac systems.
Symantec reports that the Downadup worm is one of the most widespread threats.
Criminals are using more sophisticated means to commit their crimes, says Kaspersky Lab.
Cyber criminals are using search engines to trick users into buying fake anti-virus programs, says Panda Security.
The company urges all computer users to activate firewalls and security software.
The malicious spam campaign is disguised as a breaking news story about a bomb blast, says Sophos.
Banks report “significant increases” in attempts on online customers, saying more are falling victim.
A modified worm is capable of preventing anti-virus products from functioning effectively on infected machines.
Some 35% of PC users in Europe choose Kaspersky Lab anti-virus solutions, a survey reveals.
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