worms

Trend Micro researchers have uncovered a new malware family targeting Word and Excel files: the Crigent worm (a.k.a. Power Worm). Crigent uses the Windows PowerShell scripting …

As Linksys (i.e. parent company Belkin) announced they were aware of “TheMoon” malware targeting its older routers and that they are working on a firmware fix, …

If your antivirus solution detects the Vobfus worm and downloader on your computer, chances are good that the machine also houses the Beebone downloader, Microsoft researcher …

A new McAfee Labs report shows a significant spike in instances of the Koobface social networking worm and a dramatic increase in spam. McAfee Labs also saw continued …

The Dorkbot worm, which first appeared in 2011 and has since been spreading via removable drives, IM programs and social networks, is currently targeting Facebook users. The …

Symantec researchers have discovered an older version of the infamous Stuxnet worm that caused the disruption at Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz: Stuxnet 0.5. Stuxnet …

The Dorkbot/Rodpicom worm, which spreads via messaging applications and leads to additional malware infections, is currently doing rounds on Skype and MSN Messenger, warns …

Since its inception some six years ago, the Cutwail / Pandex botnet experienced its fair share of setbacks, but it’s still going strong. The main reason for its …

Yesterday’s worm rampage that left many a Tumblr site “defaced” with a message by Internet troll group GNAA was the result of improper input sanitation. …

An aggressive variant of the VBNA-X “autorun” worm is finding its way onto users’ computers, preparing them for further malicious downloads, warns Sophos. …

Last week reports came out stating that the Dorkbot worm is now targeting Skype users. The worm fools users into downloading the malware, whose payload locks down machines. …

A rather industrious piece of malware that – among other things – paves the way for other malware by disabling AV solutions and software update modules has been …