NT Compatible - Security (Page 218)

Worm appears as Microsoft antipiracy program

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-30 20:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Security analysts have detected a new piece of malware that appears to run as a Microsoft program used to detect unlicensed versions of its operating system.

Worm appears as Microsoft antipiracy program

'Blue Pill' Prototype Creates 100% Undetectable Malware

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-28 20:02 by Bob 0

A security researcher with expertise in rootkits has created a working prototype of new technology that is capable of creating undetectable malware, even on Windows Vista x64 systems.

'Blue Pill' Prototype Creates 100% Undetectable Malware

Text Messaging Used as Malware Lure

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-23 22:02 by Bob 0

Botnet herders have found a slick new way to hijack data from computer users for identity theft.
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Text Messaging Used as Malware Lure

Office hit by another security problem

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-23 09:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Attackers could commandeer a vulnerable computer by embedding a malicious Flash file in an Office document.

Office hit by another security problem

Third Microsoft Excel attack posted

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-22 07:39 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Excel users have one more reason to worry, as a third exploit in a week has been disclosed.

Third Microsoft Excel attack posted

Unpatched iTunes, Skype, Firefox Inviting Malware Targets

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-21 03:02 by Bob 0

The endpoint security vendor releases a list of 15 popular applications with critical vulnerabilities and urges businesses to clamp down on the use of out-of-date software.

Unpatched iTunes, Skype, Firefox Inviting Malware Targets

Bit9: Unpatched Apps Riskier than Malware

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-21 00:02 by Bob 0

The endpoint security vendor releases a list of 15 popular applications with critical vulnerabilities and urges businesses to clamp down on the use of out-of-date software.

Bit9: Unpatched Apps Riskier than Malware

Worm lures victims with 'Naked World Cup' subject line

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-20 23:35 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Called Sixem-A, the worm began circulating earlier this week, and has just recently been blocked by antivirus vendors. So far, the worm has been detected at only a handful of companies, but it is the first World Cup 2004 malware to target an English-speaking audience, said Graham Cluley, a senior technology consultant with Sophos PLC.

Worm lures victims with 'Naked World Cup' subject line

Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-20 23:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say.

Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges

Google Pages host to Trojan horse

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-19 14:43 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Google's Web site hosting service is apparently being used by hackers to try to steal money using a malicious program, a security company said.

Google Pages host to Trojan horse

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-19 07:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A cross-site scripting flaw in the PayPal Web site allows a new phishing attack to masquerade as a genuine PayPal log-in page with a valid security certificate, according to security researchers.

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers

Webroot Revamps Enterprise Anti-Spyware

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-13 18:02 by Bob 0

The malware-fighting software maker is promising kernel-level driver protection from spyware in the latest version of its enterprise package.

Webroot Revamps Enterprise Anti-Spyware

Yahoo, World's Most Popular E-Mail, Hit by Worm

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-13 16:02 by Bob 0

Yahoo, the world's largest provider of e-mail services, says that a software virus aimed at Yahoo Mail users has infected "a very small fraction" of its base of more than 200 million accounts.

Yahoo, World's Most Popular E-Mail, Hit by Worm

Yahoo e-mail under worm attack

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-12 18:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A mass-mail worm that exploits a vulnerability in Yahoo's Web e-mail is making the rounds but the impact appears to be low, security vendor Symantec said Monday.

Yahoo e-mail under worm attack

Microsoft Sounds Malware Alarm

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-12 17:02 by Bob 0

Data culled from tool reveals scourge of malicious software on Windows

Microsoft Sounds Malware Alarm

Symantec Patches Worm Hole

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-05 17:02 by Bob 0

Company quickly issues fix for 'high-risk' flaw

Symantec Patches Worm Hole

Researchers Pinpoint First StarOffice Virus

Security 10961 Published 2006-06-01 01:02 by Bob 0

Security apps specialist Kaspersky Lab identifies what is believed to be the first proof-of-concept virus code created to attack Sun's StarOffice suite and its open-source iteration, OpenOffice.

Researchers Pinpoint First StarOffice Virus

Symantec Plugs Anti-virus Worm Hole in Record Time

Security 10961 Published 2006-05-28 05:02 by Bob 0

Less than 48 hours of the discovery of a high-risk worm hole in two enterprise-facing anti-virus products, Symantec ships patches and recommends workarounds.

Symantec Plugs Anti-virus Worm Hole in Record Time

Symantec flaw opens door to hackers, experts warn

Security 10961 Published 2006-05-26 09:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

eEye Digital Security has warned that a security hole in Symantec's antivirus products could let intruders break into a system

> Symantec flaw opens door to hackers, experts warn

Symantec AntiVirus Worm Hole Puts Millions at Risk

Security 10961 Published 2006-05-26 02:02 by Bob 0

A gaping code execution flaw in Symantec's anti-virus product suite could allow malicious hackers to take complete control of a system without any user action. Symantec is investigating.

Symantec AntiVirus Worm Hole Puts Millions at Risk