Angela Moscaritolo

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New worm exploiting Microsoft vulnerability

New worm exploiting Microsoft vulnerability

A worm, exploiting the emergency Microsoft patch, turns infected computers into bots that can launch DDoS attacks.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security
Source of rogue malware tracked down

Source of rogue malware tracked down

The trail of bogus anti-virus software and the money it brings in leads to a software company in Russia, according to security researchers.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 31 2008 10:44AM Security
Opera Software fixes flaw with browser version 9.62

Opera Software fixes flaw with browser version 9.62

Nine days after version 9.61 was released, the newest browser version patches a major security flaw in the "history search" page.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 31 2008 10:31AM Security
Patched Opera browser faces new vulnerability

Patched Opera browser faces new vulnerability

Security researchers have already discovered security vulnerability in Opera Software's 9.61 browser version that was released last week.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 30 2008 9:36AM Security
Companies have security to consider with in-the-cloud Office

Companies have security to consider with in-the-cloud Office

Security professionals weigh in on concerns of the next version of Microsoft Office, which will include components available in the cloud.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 30 2008 9:36AM Security
Compromised Halloween websites passing along rogue software

Compromised Halloween websites passing along rogue software

Users might end up with rogue anti-virus software on their machines by searching for Halloween costumes online.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 23 2008 10:09AM Security
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's bank account hacked

French President Nicolas Sarkozy's bank account hacked

Security professionals weigh in on what may have caused the most recent high-profile personal account breach -- this one involving French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 21 2008 9:49AM Security
New rogue software expected to target Mac users

New rogue software expected to target Mac users

A new program that claims to be an anti-spyware solution for the Mac is likely rogue software, security researchers warned on Friday.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 20 2008 10:11AM Security
Adobe's Flash Player 10 upgrade addresses clickjacking

Adobe's Flash Player 10 upgrade addresses clickjacking

Because of the potential for clickjacking exploits, all users of Flash Player are recommended to upgrade.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 17 2008 9:53AM Security
Study: Global information security improving, but far from perfect

Study: Global information security improving, but far from perfect

A global security study discusses what has improved around information security over the past year and where there is room for improvement.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 16 2008 10:15AM Security
Cybersting: FBI ran DarkMarket forum to catch cybercriminals

Cybersting: FBI ran DarkMarket forum to catch cybercriminals

The FBI used the DarkMarket.ws cybercriminal forum to create profiles of identity thieves looking to share tips and purchase stolen data.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 15 2008 10:10AM Security
Patch Tuesday's potential for stock market manipulation

Patch Tuesday's potential for stock market manipulation

The old stock market mantra -- buy low, sell high -- could prove especially useful if you call your broker on Patch Tuesday.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 14 2008 11:04AM Security
Frame injection exploits Google flaw

Frame injection exploits Google flaw

The login page for Google Mail can be spoofed so that an attacker can steal a user's credentials.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 14 2008 11:04AM Security
Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

A fake email making the rounds seemingly comes from Microsoft, but actually contains a trojan.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
10,000 LinkedIn users targeted in spear phishing attack

10,000 LinkedIn users targeted in spear phishing attack

A LinkedIn "spear phishing" email scam loaded malicious software to steal usernames and passwords.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 10 2008 9:48AM Security
Clickjacking exploits enable hackers to hijack webcams

Clickjacking exploits enable hackers to hijack webcams

Using Flash Player and clickjacking techniques, webcams and microphones can be hijacked, prompting Adobe to issue a workaround as users await a fix.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 9 2008 9:44AM Security
Study: Employees engage in risky computing

Study: Employees engage in risky computing

Common employee behaviour may result in data loss or leakage of a company's intellectual property, a new study concludes.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 2 2008 10:08AM Security
"Clickjacking" poses major web threat

"Clickjacking" poses major web threat

"Clickjacking" has the potential to affect any internet browser, using a bogus button to lure users to malicious sites.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 30 2008 9:34AM Security
Bogus Facebook emails pass trojans

Bogus Facebook emails pass trojans

A new round of malicious emails tries to trick recipients into believing someone wants to be their Facebook friend.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 24 2008 9:56AM Security
U.S.-based computers launch most cyberattacks

U.S.-based computers launch most cyberattacks

Computers in the United States launched the most cyberattacks in 2008, according to a security firm.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 23 2008 10:50AM Security

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