The first half of 2012 saw the largest increase in...
The first half of 2012 saw the largest increase in malware samples in the last four years, said McAfee Labs’ Q2 report released Tuesday (http://xrl.us/bnodjk). The virus-infection avoidance software maker said it detected 1.5 million more cases of unique malware…
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in Q2 than Q1. The report identified new malware threats, including mobile malware targeted mainly at Android devices and an increase in malware attacks on Apple devices. “All Mac fanboys and -girls are hereby on notice: Mac malware is showing steady, continued growth,” the report said, noting that cases of malware among Mac systems are rare compared to other operating systems. “Over the last quarter we have seen prime examples of malware that impacted consumers, businesses, and critical infrastructure facilities,” McAfee Labs Senior Vice President Vincent Weafer said. “Attacks that we've traditionally seen on PCs are now making their way to other devices. ... This report highlights the need for protection on all devices that may be used to access the Internet."