Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Zeus is back with terrorism-themed spam run

Zeus is back with terrorism-themed spam run

Trojan laden emails, warns Sophos.
Dan Kaplan Jun 21 2010 11:47AM Security
Mac update plugs 28 flaws, does not include Flash 10.1

Mac update plugs 28 flaws, does not include Flash 10.1

Apple has pushed out a Mac OS X update, its fourth of the year, to close more than two dozen vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Jun 17 2010 10:26AM Security
Microsoft confirms exploits targeting Ormandy zero-day

Microsoft confirms exploits targeting Ormandy zero-day

Active exploit code appears.
Dan Kaplan Jun 17 2010 10:26AM Security
Adobe readies Flash fix

Adobe readies Flash fix

Disabling Flash ActiveX advised.
Dan Kaplan Jun 9 2010 12:28PM Security
Spyware that targets Mac applications still lingering

Spyware that targets Mac applications still lingering

Distributor denies wrong-doing.
Dan Kaplan Jun 8 2010 2:14PM Security
SharePoint, IE part of Microsoft patch plans

SharePoint, IE part of Microsoft patch plans

Addresses two known zero-day issues.
Dan Kaplan Jun 4 2010 3:21PM Security
Google to discontinue Windows use for workers: report

Google to discontinue Windows use for workers: report

Response to China attacks.
Dan Kaplan Jun 2 2010 10:45AM Security
American Express may have failed to encrypt data

American Express may have failed to encrypt data

Credit card information not secured.
Dan Kaplan May 26 2010 12:53PM Security
Wireless adware threat uses "carrier" computer to spread

Wireless adware threat uses "carrier" computer to spread

Dubbed "typhoid adware".
Dan Kaplan May 25 2010 1:36PM Security
Microsoft warns of unpatched Windows driver flaw

Microsoft warns of unpatched Windows driver flaw

Several versions affected.
Dan Kaplan May 19 2010 1:36PM Security
McKinnon lawyers seek help from new UK home secretary

McKinnon lawyers seek help from new UK home secretary

Change of government could bring change in fortune.
Dan Kaplan May 18 2010 1:14PM Security
"Avalanche" phishing slowing, after big 2009

"Avalanche" phishing slowing, after big 2009

But may return.
Dan Kaplan May 13 2010 1:54PM Security
Microsoft pushes fixes for two bugs in light Patch Tuesday

Microsoft pushes fixes for two bugs in light Patch Tuesday

Still working on Sharepoint fix.
Dan Kaplan May 12 2010 11:26AM Security
Microsoft plans two patches, no SharePoint fix

Microsoft plans two patches, no SharePoint fix

Light load for admins.
Dan Kaplan May 7 2010 9:55AM Security
U.S. Treasury websites infected with malicious script

U.S. Treasury websites infected with malicious script

Malicious IFRAME used.
Dan Kaplan May 4 2010 10:54AM Security
Storm Worm making comeback with new spam run

Storm Worm making comeback with new spam run

It's back.
Dan Kaplan Apr 29 2010 2:35PM Security
Lada Gaga, Rihanna lyrics used to foist Java exploit

Lada Gaga, Rihanna lyrics used to foist Java exploit

Attacks shut down song lyrics site.
Dan Kaplan Apr 15 2010 11:28AM Security
Adobe pushes updates to repair 15 Reader bugs

Adobe pushes updates to repair 15 Reader bugs

Patches applicable through automatic updater.
Dan Kaplan Apr 14 2010 10:38AM Security
Microsoft patches 25 flaws with 11 patches, five critical

Microsoft patches 25 flaws with 11 patches, five critical

Including two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Apr 14 2010 9:58AM Security
BitTorrent users targeted in new trojan extortion ploy

BitTorrent users targeted in new trojan extortion ploy

New scareware method in town.
Dan Kaplan Apr 13 2010 1:16PM Security

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