NT Compatible - Security (Page 216)

New generation of IE malware now circulating

Security 11039 Published 2006-04-01 09:22 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Hackers have posted a new version of malicious software that will make it easier for them to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE) browser.

New generation of IE malware now circulating

34,000 downloads for eEye IE patch

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-29 10:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

eEye Digital Security's unofficial fix for a high-profile Internet Explorer flaw is proving popular. T

34,000 downloads for eEye IE patch

Anti-malware Vendors Stare Down Microsoft Threat

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-29 05:02 by Bob 0

News Analysis: While some experts have predicted that the arrival of Microsoft's Vista, along with several stand-alone security products, will threaten independent security vendors, many malware fighters say they aren't worried.

Anti-malware Vendors Stare Down Microsoft Threat

Third party offers temporary IE fix

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-28 12:36 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fix is designed to protect browser's users against cyberattacks that exploit a recently disclosed, unpatched flaw.

Third party offers temporary IE fix

IBM Unearths Anti-worm Tools

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-28 02:02 by Bob 0

The company releases its Billy Goat intrusion detection technology, which was built in part using expertise gained via IBM's research efforts and will be offered by its professional services unit.

IBM Unearths Anti-worm Tools

Israeli Couple Jailed over Computer Virus

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-27 18:02 by Bob 0

An Israeli couple convicted of inventing a computer virus that set off a major industrial espionage investigation are sentenced to jail.

Israeli Couple Jailed over Computer Virus

Fixes in for RealPlayer flaws

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-25 08:27 by Philipp Esselbach 0

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

Do-It-Yourself Spyware Kit Sells for $20

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-25 02:02 by Bob 0

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

Dutch Researchers Create RFID Malware

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-15 22:02 by Bob 0

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

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2006

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-15 09:22 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Microsoft has published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2006. This month Microsoft is fixing vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office and Windows Services.

McAfee Scrambles to Contain Virus Definition Gaffe

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-13 21:02 by Bob 0

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

Highwall to Launch 'Anti-Virus System' for Wireless

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-03 20:02 by Bob 0

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

The Cleaner Database v3905

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-03 19:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Moosoft has released a new trojan definition update for The Cleaner

Virus makes leap from PC to PDA

Security 11039 Published 2006-03-01 15:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

"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

Winamp update fixes flaw

Security 11039 Published 2006-02-25 12:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

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

Defender Beta 2 Targets Malware

Security 11039 Published 2006-02-24 18:02 by Bob 0

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

Malware Honeypot Projects Merge

Security 11039 Published 2006-02-23 23:02 by Bob 0

Two of the biggest honeypot projectsmwcollect and nepentheshave joined forces with plans to create a single tool and community.

Malware Honeypot Projects Merge

Hackers follow Microsoft patches with malware

Security 11039 Published 2006-02-17 23:20 by Philipp Esselbach 0

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

Attack code out for latest Microsoft flaw

Security 11039 Published 2006-02-17 14:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Two exploits appear only days after Microsoft issued a patch for a "critical" Windows Media Player flaw.

Attack code out for latest Microsoft flaw

Microsoft patch fails to install for some users

Security 11039 Published 2006-02-15 16:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

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