RealNetworks patches a "critical" clutch of holes in its media player products, which could be used to let intruders run code on PCs.
Fixes in for RealPlayer flaws
Fixes in for RealPlayer flaws
Virus hunters at SophosLabs have discovered a spyware-creation tool kit called WebAttacker that makes it easy to seize control of vulnerable computers.
Do-It-Yourself Spyware Kit Sells for $20
Do-It-Yourself Spyware Kit Sells for $20
According to a new study, pranksters and criminals can infect RFID chips with computer viruses, worms and malware to cause major disruption where the tracking technology is used.
Dutch Researchers Create RFID Malware
Dutch Researchers Create RFID Malware
Microsoft has published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2006. This month Microsoft is fixing vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office and Windows Services.
A faulty virus definition update from McAfee erroneously flagged several widely used software programs as a virus outbreak. The company has fixed the update and is rolling out recovery tools.
McAfee Scrambles to Contain Virus Definition Gaffe
McAfee Scrambles to Contain Virus Definition Gaffe
Highwall Enterprise 4.0 focuses on the end points in a wireless network, detecting rogue access points and unauthorized clients.
Highwall to Launch 'Anti-Virus System' for Wireless
Highwall to Launch 'Anti-Virus System' for Wireless
Moosoft has released a new trojan definition update for The Cleaner
"Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say.
Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
Version 5.2 includes patch for security hole that could be used to crash or even take over a vulnerable PC.
Winamp update fixes flaw
Winamp update fixes flaw
Microsoft's Windows defender anti-spyware tool has hit the Beta 2 milestone with a major user interface facelift and integration with Windows Vista.
Defender Beta 2 Targets Malware
Defender Beta 2 Targets Malware
Two of the biggest honeypot projects—mwcollect and nepenthes—have joined forces with plans to create a single tool and community.
Malware Honeypot Projects Merge
Malware Honeypot Projects Merge
Hackers have released software that could be used to take over Windows PCs that lack the latest Microsoft security patches. But while this code is dangerous, security experts said Friday that it had yet to be used by attackers in any widespread way.
Hackers follow Microsoft patches with malware
Hackers follow Microsoft patches with malware
Two exploits appear only days after Microsoft issued a patch for a "critical" Windows Media Player flaw.
Attack code out for latest Microsoft flaw
Attack code out for latest Microsoft flaw
Microsoft has reported a problem with one of its security patches released Tuesday that requires some users to take additional steps to ensure it installs properly.
Microsoft patch fails to install for some users
Microsoft patch fails to install for some users
Microsoft has published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February, 2006. An ISO image with all updates is available here.
The new Windows Defender anti-malware beta app now comes with a major user interface facelift and a new scanning engine that promises better performance.
Windows Defender Beta 2 Wipes Malware in Real Time
Windows Defender Beta 2 Wipes Malware in Real Time
Moosoft has released a new definitions update for The Cleaner
Microsoft is warning of two bugs in its software that could potentially give unauthorized control or access over a person's computer, while a third problem has been highlighted by a security research company
Microsoft reports two bugs, third identified
Microsoft reports two bugs, third identified
Company says issues put some Windows users at risk of attack and that it's investigating a third possible vulnerability.
Microsoft warns of new Windows security issues
Microsoft warns of new Windows security issues
Big-name companies like America Online Inc. (AOL) and Adobe Systems Inc. could do a better job of writing secure software, according to a recent report by two Princeton University researchers.
Researchers find that popular apps have mismanaged security
Researchers find that popular apps have mismanaged security
