Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Two known flaws highlight Microsoft patch batch

Two known flaws highlight Microsoft patch batch

Microsoft on Tuesday released 12 patches to correct 22 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day bugs, as part of its February security update.
Dan Kaplan Feb 9 2011 2:20PM Security
Microsoft's monthly update to include two 0-day fixes

Microsoft's monthly update to include two 0-day fixes

Microsoft will next week push out 12 patches to close 22 vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Feb 4 2011 11:31AM Security
Ring busted for buying Apple goods with fake cards

Ring busted for buying Apple goods with fake cards

Twenty seven were indicted for using stolen credit cards to buy from Apple stores.
Dan Kaplan Feb 3 2011 2:12PM Security
Five charged with Anonymous-led DDoS attacks

Five charged with Anonymous-led DDoS attacks

DDoS attacks against anti-WikiLeaks websites.
Dan Kaplan Jan 28 2011 10:41AM Security
Palin hacker begins time in prison

Palin hacker begins time in prison

Moved from halfway house.
Dan Kaplan Jan 17 2011 11:44AM Security
New Android trojan demonstrates mobile malware evolution

New Android trojan demonstrates mobile malware evolution

Botnet-like Geinimi embedded in game.
Dan Kaplan Jan 12 2011 2:51PM Security
Fixes for two Windows flaws coming from Microsoft

Fixes for two Windows flaws coming from Microsoft

Only one "critical".
Dan Kaplan Jan 7 2011 9:29AM Security
Microsoft security update include IE, Stuxnet repairs

Microsoft security update include IE, Stuxnet repairs

Only two "critical".
Dan Kaplan Dec 15 2010 10:23AM Security
Internet Explorer 9 to include privacy opt-in feature

Internet Explorer 9 to include privacy opt-in feature

"Tracking protection lists" to be used.
Dan Kaplan Dec 8 2010 2:01PM Security
Quiet Microsoft update fixes 11 flaws with three patches

Quiet Microsoft update fixes 11 flaws with three patches

Only one "critical" flaw addressed.
Dan Kaplan Nov 11 2010 12:26PM Security
Adobe investigating DoS 'issue' in Reader

Adobe investigating DoS 'issue' in Reader

Could allow remote code execution.
Dan Kaplan Nov 8 2010 2:28PM Security
'Iranian Cyber Army' cons security researchers and fellow crooks

'Iranian Cyber Army' cons security researchers and fellow crooks

Fake data?
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2010 1:17PM Security
Microsoft preps three patches for Tuesday

Microsoft preps three patches for Tuesday

Office and Unified Access Gateway to see fixes.
Dan Kaplan Nov 5 2010 10:36AM Security
New Internet Explorer bug found in the wild

New Internet Explorer bug found in the wild

Fake hotel confirmation used.
Dan Kaplan Nov 4 2010 12:17PM Security
Google extends bug bounties to YouTube, Blogger

Google extends bug bounties to YouTube, Blogger

Finds could be worth thousands.
Dan Kaplan Nov 2 2010 11:48AM Security
Sites ending in '.com' and '.vn' are the riskiest

Sites ending in '.com' and '.vn' are the riskiest

Vietnam has riskiest national domain.
Dan Kaplan Nov 1 2010 11:21AM Security
Botnet sending Bredolab trojan dismantled, one arrested

Botnet sending Bredolab trojan dismantled, one arrested

Dutch team behind take-down.
Dan Kaplan Oct 28 2010 1:42PM Security
Koobface exploit for Macs circulating in the wild

Koobface exploit for Macs circulating in the wild

Spreads by way of a malicious Java applet.
Dan Kaplan Oct 28 2010 1:37PM Security
Iranian Cyber Arms shifts efforts toward malware, botnets

Iranian Cyber Arms shifts efforts toward malware, botnets

Twitter hackers building botnet.
Dan Kaplan Oct 26 2010 2:06PM Security
Facebook goes after three more spammers in court

Facebook goes after three more spammers in court

Accused of offering "enticing, but nonexistent products and services".
Dan Kaplan Oct 21 2010 2:04PM Security

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