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TalkTalk pushes ahead with URL scanning scheme

...request made by customers. The anti-malware scanning system — known as Virus Alert — was quietly introduced by the company in July without telling... Read more

25 November, 2010
In the State V. Malware, the Supreme Court of Georgia Wins With Webroot

In the State V. Malware, the Supreme Court of Georgia Wins With Webroot

...victim to malware advertising itself as an anti-virus program. The fake virus alert would appear onscreen, but unlike similar versions, users could not close... Read more

1 June, 2010

"I Can't Believe This!", Arab Air and other virus variants

VBS/Loveletter.j Alias:Unnamed Subject: Virus ALERT! Body: Same as g alias "Virus ALERT!" Attachment: protect.vbs Notes... Read more

10 May, 2000 by Robert Vamosi

Facebook Virus Alert For Sunday Surfers

There is a link to google videos going around face book. It will appear as if a friend has sent it to you through... Read more

2 November, 2008

Virus alert: Rbot sets your webcam to spy on you

Password-stealing, DDoS-launching virus sends footage of your home to virus writer Read more

23 August, 2004 by Jo Best

Why one virus alert system won't fit all

It has been proposed that antivirus companies should use a unified alerts system - but the diversity of information currently available is on of the strongest weapons in the fight against viruses, says Robert Vamosi. Read more

17 April, 2002 by Robert Vamosi

Five years ago: Dr Solomon's says McAfee virus alert is just marketing

A spokesman for Dr Solomon's said rival McAfee's claims to have found a Linux virus in the wild are just smoke and mirrors Read more

13 February, 2002 by Martin Veitch

Don't panic over Virtual Card virus alert

Experts confirm that Virtual Card doesn't exist. Users should not forward the hoax warning Read more

27 April, 2001 by Graeme Wearden

Virus Alert: Magistr threat played down by experts

Unconfirmed reports say that latest virus could scramble vital hard drive data Read more

14 March, 2001 by Graeme Wearden

Virus Alert: Europe resists NakedWife's charms

Anti-virus experts warn European companies of lewd email attachments Read more

7 March, 2001 by Will Knight

Virus Alert: How the Anna virus was created

She was made from a toolkitWhoever wrote the Anna virus didn't have to work very hard. Read more

13 February, 2001 by Robert Vamosi

Update: Shockwave warning puts UK firms on virus alert

Companies on standby as reports of pro-Linux Shockwave worm start to trickle in Read more

1 December, 2000 by Will Knight

Virus Alert: ILOVEYOU Virus hits Europe

Before you do anything today... READ THIS STORY Read more

4 May, 2000 by Will Knight

Virus Alert: Read this before you read your Monday mail

If you are using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Exchange, you are at risk from the Melissa virus. This has infected hundreds of thousands of email accounts this weekend, and is expected to cause many more problems this Monday morning. Read more

28 March, 1999 by Rupert Goodwins

Dr Solomon's says McAfee virus alert is just marketing

A spokesman for Dr Solomon's yesterday said rival McAfee's claims to have found a Linux virus in the wild are just smoke and mirrors. Read more

12 February, 1997 by Martin Veitch

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