A feature on Google that warns users if they’re about to visit a Web site known to host malware went berserk over the weekend and labeled the entire Internet as dangerous. The problem — a rogue slash in the code — was found quickly. Google’s

Are Legitimate Sites the Next Malware Threat? - InternetNews.com
We all know that opening e-mail from unknown senders is a major security no-no. But how about visiting your bank’s Web site? Or your favorite online business magazine? According to a new study from IBM, even those activities pose growing danger to

Google goes overboard with malware protection - iMedia Connection
Google searchers had bit of trouble getting to their desired websites this past weekend when a glitch in the search giant’s system mistakenly labeled every search result as potentially harmful. Between approximately 6:30 a.m. PST and 7:25 a.m. on

Google Glitch Misidentifies ‘Malware‘ - HispanicBusiness.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (UPI) — Google, the California search engine giant, scared computer users worldwide Saturday when a glitch identified every site as potentially dangerous. The problem lasted for 55 minutes, The New York Times reported. Every

AVG: Number of Malware Sites Spiking - PC Magazine
Anti-malware company AVG has released research that indicates the number and volatility of web sites serving malicious code is increasing dramatically. In the last three months the number of new malicious sites they observe has increased from 100,000

Report: Businesses Failing to Protect Site Visitors From Malware - E-Commerce Times
Companies aren’t taking adequate measures to protect their Web site visitors from becoming victims of malware attacks, according to a new report from IBM. There may be little businesses can do stop the attackers altogether, but they could be doing a

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