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.
VideoPlay is distributed through comments on news stories or videos.
The company detected 45 396 unique malicious programs in February.
The company's security network detected over 23 million attacks, according to its annual report.
Security is a far more complex issue than most companies believe, says Check Point.
Sality.AO uses some techniques which haven't been seen for years, says Panda Security.
Over 80% of system administrators say electronic greeting cards put computer security at risk.
Spammers are gearing up for Valentine's Day with an influx of malicious spam.
Storage media will be the number one cause of viral infections this year, the company says.