Neowin News Feed for: Sobig

An artist is selling a laptop containing six of the world's most dangerous malware

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 26 May 2019 02:12:02 +0000

A piece of art called ‘The Persistence of Chaos' is being auctioned off by a contemporary artist in New York. The artwork is a laptop containing some of the most destructive viruses in existence. Read more...

Sobig worm linked to DDoS attacks on anti-spam sites

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:22:44 +0000

senior anti-spam activist is calling on law enforcement authorities to track down the perpetrators behind a widespread and sustained attack on anti-spam sites. The call, from Steve Linford of Spamhaus, comes along with fresh evidence... Read more...

Sobig virus sows few PC problems

Mon, 13 Jan 2003 21:42:44 +0000

A new computer virus has started spreading worldwide, but antivirus experts predict that the program won't become an epidemic. Dubbed W32/Sobig, the mass-mailing worm has claimed the No. 2 slot on MessageLabs' list... Read more...