Malware Features

The antivirus/perimeter approach to security is dead, and targeted attacks could very well be the final nail in the AV coffin. Russian-based AV specialist Kaspersky Lab has been enjoying some significant wins in North America. SC caught up with CEO Eugene Kaspersky between meetings. Russian-based AV specialist Kaspersky Lab has been enjoying some significant wins in North America. SC caught up with CEO Eugene Kaspersky between meetings. With the growth of malicious programs currently outpacing that of legitimate applications, and traditional countermeasures proving inadequate, consumers and security vendors may need to join forces to ward off threats. Guard the greatest vulnerability point - gaps in data security - to avoid threats, says Raphael Leiteritz What is the future of the infamous Storm worm, has it morphed into the Mega-D botnet that is now posing a threat or shrunk out of sight? Mega-D, set off a firestorm of speculation, recently. What family of malware was behind this previously unknown botnet? How had it emerged to challenge Storm with hardly a mention in any research articles or press? Compromised Websites are replacing email for mass distribution of malware argues Paul A. Henry. As Kaspersky Lab targets the global corporate market, its co-founder tells Paul Fisher why he thinks people are not afraid of the Russians. Anti-spam and anti-virus are undeniable necessities, but today's threat landscape has changed, requiring multiple layers of security technologies to keep business-critical email flowing. Email security is more than simply anti-spam and anti-virus. It's time to put true preemptive protection in email security. Two of the world's most recognised brands, McDonalds and Apple Computer were connected to unknowingly selling virus infected MP3 players, last month. What happened, how will it affect your business, and who’s to blame? Negar Salek investigates.