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- New Trojan encrypts files but leaves no ransom note
- Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note like other software designed to hold data hostage for a fee. Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note...
- News items 2009-11-02
- Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack
- For haven sake ...Could we be a little bit more specific."...password-reset messages to trick PC users into downloading a dangerous piece of malware."Do "PC" means Windows? I'm guessing because I see the words "PC" and "malware" in the same sentence, oh, and your screen shot is Windows. ...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Adobe fixes 28 holes in Reader and Acrobat
- Adobe released a security bulletin that includes fixes for 28 vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, including a critical hole that has reportedly been exploited. Adobe on Tuesday released a security bulletin that includes fixes for 28 vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, including a critical hole that has...
- News items 2009-10-14
- The case of the fake money-mules: Inside the URLZone Trojan network
- Security EvangelistHi, boy I sure wish people would stop using the word Evangelist in the wrong way. An Evangelist is someone you preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not a secular title at all. Wikipedia recently removed the secular definition and Webster is researching it. Evangelist is from the Greek...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-06
- New botnet hides commands as JPEG images
- What, that's it?That's it for this article? No mention of how prolific it is; what defenses might exist; how to check for it's presence; anything?Without more information, you're fear-mongering. Next time, just type "Boo!".What, that's it? "Without more information, you're fear-mongering. Next time, just type "Boo!"."I think its called, getting...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-30
- Microsoft founds, funds a new open-source foundation
- Thank You M.J.I just read this with extreme interest. Thank you for the post and sharing this information."My first thought..If you cannot beat them, join them"The power of Open SourceYears ago Bill Gates himself criticized Open Source and the GPL Gnu Public License. Yet, Microsoft has finally realized the...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-10
- Apple afterthoughts: The real news is what wasn't announced
- 800 lb GorillaThe Gorilla not being mentioned is why the Beatles aren't in iTunes. This was the alignment of the planets, the day of days to bring Apple Corps library into the digital age of distribution.Sam "Sour Grapes" DiazApple puts a camera in the iPod nano and you write "No...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-09
- Source code for Skype eavesdropping trojan in the wild
- Social Engineering?According the the Symantic press releasehttp://www.prwire.com.au/pr/14463/symantec-threat-bulletin-trojan-peskyspy-recording-skype-voip-conversation"The Trojan is detected by Symantec as Trojan.Peskyspy and can be downloaded to a computer by way of tricking the user with an E-mail scam or other social engineering tactic....The Trojan is targeting Windows API hooks, a technique used to alter the planned behavior...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-28
- Source code for Skype eavesdropping trojan in the wild
- Earlier this week, Swiss programmer Ruben Unteregger who has been reportedly working for a Swiss company ERA IT Solutions responsible for coding government sponsored spyware, has released the source code of a trojan horse that injects code into the Skype process in order to convert the incoming and outgoing voice...
- Blog posts 2009-08-28
- Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (64-bit) 17.50 (Windows)
- Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is an essential security you need to safeguard all your data and files. With automatic scans, updates, and outbreak alerts, you can rest easy knowing you have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware. This product is powered...
- Software downloads 2009-08-24
- Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 17.50 (Windows)
- Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is an essential security you need to safeguard all your data and files. With automatic scans, updates, and outbreak alerts, you can rest easy knowing you have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware. This product is powered...
- Software downloads 2009-08-24
- Anti Trojan Elite 4.6.7 (Windows)
- Anti Trojan Elite is a trojan horse remover and system security manager. IE repairer. Network/Process/service management. System optimization. The reason you select First-class trojan scanning engine. Binded Trojan horse is easy find out. Fix a date's feature library defend.
- Software downloads 2009-08-22
- Rogue Facebook apps steal log-in data, send spam
- Facebook appsI'm already deeply suspicious of facebook apps. Many of them seem to be little more than chain letters ("send this to all of your friends") and many of the "send a drink/snack/smile/ETC" seem to encourage content-free communication. Also, I'm bombarded by "send a drink, ETC" requests from...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-20
- Microsoft issues emergency patch for IE
- Microsoft issues emergency patch for IE It says piblished yesterday but it just showed todaystrange but, I just got the patch today. It was on Windows Update as of midnight when I checked before going to bed.As of 10am it is strange.RE: Microsoft issues emergency patch for IE At least...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-29
- Adobe Flash zero-day attack underway; Harden PDF Reader immediately
- Malicious hackers have found a new vulnerability in Adobe's ever-present Flash software and are using rigged PDF documents to launch exploits against Windows targets. The Adobe Flash Player flaw, which is currently unpatched, affects millions of Windows XP and Windows Vista users. Adobe has acknowledged a "potential...
- Blog posts 2009-07-22
- Survey: 71% of IT departments block users from social networking
- Survey: 71% of IT departments block users from social networkingBlock it......Most jobs don't require Facebook or Myspace access, so why open it. Myspace especially since it is a huge security risk. Facebook is much safer, but is not really necessary for your job in most cases. People...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-22
- Microsoft submits Hyper-V compatibility code for Linux kernel
- Microsoft submits Hyper-V compatibility code for Linux kernelAn attempt by MS to remain relevant as an OS running on hardware.I believe that with virtualization moving into the mainstream, MS wants to be the platform on which VMs are run.MS has to realize that being installed in a VM is just...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-21
- Will Microsoft promise split the open source movement
- Will Microsoft promise split the open source movementCan't change the spots on a Leopard's back.Besides, I just checked my NYS Driver's License for my date of birth--I wasn't born yesterday.So Linux Folks, don't touch Mono with a barge pole!Sorry Miguel, you are a creative spirit, but you've made your bed.Sleep...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-07
- Twins Backup 4.0 (Windows)
- Twins Backup is the most easy-to-use Windows backup software, simply press the F4 key to call the Twins Backup 4.0, it ensures your system recovered from unforeseen events such as viruses, unstable software downloads, or even a boot failure in minutes. Twins Backup is a HPA-based recovery solution provides a...
- Software downloads 2009-07-07
- Confirmed: Developer of software stolen for Green Dam is under attack
- Confirmed: Developer of software stolen for Green Dam is under attackGreen dam removal.It seems that if Green Dam is a stolen program then the programs owner should be able to disable it. Why not Bomb all of the Chinese Green dam programs and solve the problem once and for...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-29
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