A new mass mailing worm has begun spreading through Australia, and despite its lack of social smarts, is still managing to spread rapidly - partly because there is no virus signature for it.
The first volley in a concerted JPEG virus attack may involve a phishing scam, according to computer security specialists, Computer Associates.
A worst-case disease for humans would have 100 percent chance of transmission, zero incubation time, and leave the host infectious for a long period.
A series of follies by antivirus provider Symantec could well lead customers deeper into a quagmire of confusion and panic, says Fran Foo.
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
A new mass mailing worm has begun spreading through Australia, and despite its lack of social smarts, is still managing to spread rapidly - partly because there is no virus signature for it.
A worst-case disease for humans would have 100 percent chance of transmission, zero incubation time, and leave the host infectious for a long period.
A series of follies by antivirus provider Symantec could well lead customers deeper into a quagmire of confusion and panic, says Fran Foo.
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
Internet relay chat network administrators have found several possible ways of stopping the Fizzer worm, but they might run afoul of US hacking laws.
A series of follies by antivirus provider Symantec could well lead customers deeper into a quagmire of confusion and panic, says Fran Foo.
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