Erotic pics, hook for adware
PandaLabs has detected Rinbot.Q, a worm that spreads by exploiting the vulnerability in the Windows DNS Server. This recently discovered vulnerability has yet to be patched by Microsoft.
Windows vulnerability exploited by the Worm Rinbot.Q
A new combined attack is being widely distributed, according to PandaLabs. This attack has accounted for up to 88% of the reports of malware in circulation received per hour by PandaLabs.
New combined Spamta attack
This week's report focuses on the Artesimda Trojan and a worm, Rinbot.Q, that uses several vulnerabilities to spread. It also covers a new combined attack involving members of the Spamta family.
Weekly Report on Viruses and Intruders
Panda Software has launched a new Vista-compatible version of Panda Antivirus+Firewall 2007. This version includes a new system for blocking malicious URLs and a specially-designed tool for stopping malware that uses rootkit techniques to hide.
New version of Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2007
Trojans accounted for 74 percent of new malware variants that appeared during the first quarter of 2007, according to PandaLabs. This represents an increase of 20 percent compared to the global data for 2006 and 17 percent compared to the fourth quarter o...
Trojans: weapon of choice for cyber-crooks
The Finnish magazine, Finnish Mikro PC, has awarded Panda TotalScan Beta the 'Editors' Choice' seal in a comparative review of twelve security solutions, including Symantec Security, Check, Windows Live OneCare and F-Secure Online Scanner.
TotalScan beta, 'Editors' Choice' by Finnish Mikro PC magazine
Trojans were responsible for more infections than any other malware during the first quarter of 2007. They accounted for 31 percent of all threats detected by ActiveScan, the free online solution from Panda Software.