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5 December 2001 Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software-development company, announces the detection of a new mass mailing Internet-worm I-Worm.Goner. Reports of infection by this malicious program already have been reported in many countries...
3 December 2001The latest monthly installment of the Kaspersky Virus Top 20 is here. To find out more details about each virus, simply click on the links below.
30 November 2001 Another issue of Kaspersky Reports is here just in time for the holiday season. In this issue, we present the latest lesser known viruses. By now, most users are familiar with Aliz and BadtransII because of their high infection level; but did you...
27 November 2001 Kaspersky Labs' warning of this past Sunday not being heeded Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports about the global epidemic being wrought by the Internet virus-worm BadtransII. To date, this malfeasant worm has...
22 November 2001 Cambridge, United Kingdom. (November 21, 2001) Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, today announced the signing of a publishing agreement with Deerfield.com-, a leading provider of Internet optimization and connectivity...
22 November 2001 Removing I-Worm.Aliz from a PC 1. If MS Outlook Express or Internet Explorer are in operation, close these application windows. 2. Download the special patch from Microsoft Corporation:...
21 November 2001 Aliz, the Internet worm detected in May, has brought forth an epidemic Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, warns users about the active spreading of the Internet worm, "Aliz." Reports of infection by this worm already...
5 November 2001<p>Kaspersky Labs and ITamigo Provide Customers with the First Kaspersky Anti-Virus Based Email and Desktop Virus Protection Appliance Available in the U.S. Marketplace.</p>
5 November 2001 We would be happy to see you at our booth at COMDEX/Fall 2001 - the largest IT exhibition in the United States. Don't forget to set aside time to visit us! November 12-16 Booth # L 4717 Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Some excellent reasons why...
1 November 2001Position Virus Percentage by occurrence 1 I-Worm.Sircam 44,9% 2 I-I-Worm.Hybris (Family) 14,6% 3 I-Worm.Anset 5,2% 4 I-Worm.Magistr.a 3,8%...
30 October 2001 <p>Since "Nimda" was discovered on September 18, 2001 Kaspersky Labs has detected 5 more modifications of this network worm. Some of them have already been seen "in-the-wild" but fortunately none of them has caused an epidemic compared to the...
25 October 2001 Kaspersky Labs, an international an international data-security software developer announces the detection of a new Internet-worm "Anset" spreading via e-mail and disguising itself as a new version of a German anti-trojan scanner "ANTS". Up to date...
23 October 2001 This is a worm virus that spreads via the Internet using Microsoft Outlook. The worm appears as an email message with the attached file Kiray.EXE. When the EXE-file is run the worm modify some of the keys in the system registry:...
22 October 2001 Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the appointment of UniDirect as its support and distribution center to service its growing reseller channel in the UK. A world technological leader in anti-virus solutions,...
19 October 2001 <i>Kaspersky Labs and Questar sign partnership agreements.</i> <p>Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, has signed retail and distribution agreements with Questar, an Italian software republishing...
18 October 2001 <p><i>"Redesi" worm disguises itself as a security patch for Microsoft products</i></p> <p>Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports the detection of a dangerous new Internet-worm...
17 October 2001 Is this just the beginning? Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, reports that two new Internet worms are making the rounds, trying to spread under the guise of important information about the anthrax virus. It is...
17 October 2001 The latest Trojan program goes after WebMoney purses. Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the detection of the new Trojan, "KWM," which allows malefactors imperceptibly to control infected computers and gain...
15 October 2001 SirCam's destructive function is not triggered on October 16, which is just like any other day. According to announcements made by a number of media sources, tomorrow, October 16, a new wave of incidences connected with the widespread, destructive,...
11 October 2001 Kaspersky Labs announces the release of the latest "Kaspersky Reports" Kaspersky Labs is pleased to announce the release of the latest "Kaspersky Reports," informing our readers and users of the latest viruses in our Virus Encyclopedia. The...
9 October 2001 Kaspersky Labs and WSKA sign European Partnership Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, today announced the launch of European retail sales of its flagship product Kaspersky® Anti-Virus to be sold through retail...
1 October 2001 Kaspersky Labs presents a new virus-information service Kaspersky Labs, an international data-security software developer, announces the launch of the new information service, the Virus Top Twenty. This service will provide information about the...