March

• Worm plays on rumors of romance between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Sophos reportsThe W32/Ahker-F worm lures the unwary with promised footage of celebrities.
  31 March 2005
• Top ten viruses and hoaxes reported to Sophos in March 2005Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against spam and viruses, has published a report revealing the top ten viruses and hoaxes causing problems for businesses around the world during the month of...
  31 March 2005
• Kelvir-F worm attempts to infect instant messaging users, Sophos reportsSophos experts have warned users to be wary of unsolicited instant messages.
  30 March 2005
• Microsoft settles with Blaster-B worm author, Sophos reportsMicrosoft settles case against with Blaster-B author, agreeing that he should spend 225 hours doing community service.
  30 March 2005
• New version of Firefox web browser fixes critical security hole, Sophos reportsUsers of the Firefox web browser are being advised to update to protect against a critical security vulnerability.
  24 March 2005
• Sophos and Stalker Software partner to provide total virus protectionSophos, a global leader in network security and Stalker Software, the technology leader in email, collaboration, and real-time communication solutions, today announced a formal partnership.
  22 March 2005
• Sophos and Chili Systems renew partnershipSophos, a world leader in network security, announced today that it has renewed its alliance agreement with Chili Systems, Inc., a premier developer of managed network server appliances and business...
  22 March 2005
• Sophos report reveals words that spammers most commonly try to disguise Experts at SophosLabs™, Sophos's global network of virus and spam analysis centres, have published a report detailing the most commonly used words that spammers include in their marketing messages...
  22 March 2005
• Experts at SophosLabs™ identify Cialis as the top word spammers most commonly try to disguiseSophos, global leader in network security, releases a report identifying the words that spammers most commonly include in their marketing messages but attempt to hide from anti-spam software.
  22 March 2005
• Suspected phishing gang chief apprehended in Brazil, Sophos comments According to media reports, federal police in Brazil have arrested Valdir Paulo de Almeida, the suspected leader of a gang that stole $37 million from its victims' online bank accounts.
  21 March 2005
• Massive internet bank robbery foiled, but Trojan horse menace increasing says SophosA criminal hacking gang's attempt to steal money from a bank via the internet has been foiled. Sophos warns of increasing keyboard logging menace.
  17 March 2005
• New email scam promises money from the late Sir Denis Thatcher's will, reports SophosSpam researchers at SophosLabs™, Sophos's global network of virus and spam analysis centres, are warning computer users to be wary of a new email scam, which dupes innocent people into believing they...
  16 March 2005
• Users risk smackdown as WWE screensaver worm discovered, reports SophosThe W32/Elitper-D worm disguises itself as a screensaver of professional wrestling divas, Sable and Torrie Wilson.
  15 March 2005
• Man jailed for Trojan horse which made 911 nuisance calls, Sophos reportsA Louisiana man has been sentenced to six months in prison for infecting WebTV users with a Trojan horse that called the emergency services.
  15 March 2005
• Spammers turn back the clock with ASCII art, Sophos reports Experts at SophosLabs™, Sophos's global network of virus and spam analysis centres, have identified that some spammers are using a technique from the early days of computing in an attempt to slip...
  15 March 2005
• Sophos named Company of the Year by Cambridge University associationSophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against spam and viruses, has been named Company of the Year 2005 by the Cambridge University Computer Laboratory Graduate Association.
  15 March 2005
• Widespread BagleDl-M Trojan horse can open up PCs to attackExperts at Sophos have warned computer users about a new variant of the Bagle Trojan horse that is being spammed out to many internet users via email.
  4 March 2005
• Sophos, HP and Commander team for email securitySophos, HP and Commander have teamed up in Australia to deliver a highly effective and low-cost email security solution that protects businesses from computer viruses and spam, and enforces corporate...
  4 March 2005
• New Bagle Trojan horse widely distributed, warns SophosSophos experts report many sightings of the BagleDl-L Trojan horse.
  1 March 2005
• Sophos launches new accreditation programme to boost business partner security skillsA new accreditation programme further strengthens business partners' technical skills.
  1 March 2005
• Top ten viruses and hoaxes reported to Sophos in February 2005Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against spam and viruses, has published a report revealing the top ten viruses and hoaxes causing problems for businesses around the world during the month of...
  1 March 2005

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