Recent articles by Dan Raywood

Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

The payload site for the mass compromise known as Beladen has changed its name to Shkarkimi.
Dan Raywood Jun 9 2009 3:33PM Security
Adobe to begin its regular patching schedule from today

Adobe to begin its regular patching schedule from today

According to Adobe's director of product security and privacy, Brad Arkin, the company willo deliver security updates for Adobe Reader, and Acrobat versions 7.x, 8.x and 9.x for Windows and Macintosh.
Dan Raywood Jun 9 2009 3:08PM Security
Malware detected that allows a hacker full control over an ATM

Malware detected that allows a hacker full control over an ATM

Advanced malware that allows full control over an ATM through a customised user interface has been detected.
Dan Raywood Jun 5 2009 11:39AM Security
Twitter hit by major attack as cybercriminals monopolise trending topics

Twitter hit by major attack as cybercriminals monopolise trending topics

Spammers are using the trending topics section on Twitter to spread malware.
Dan Raywood Jun 5 2009 11:24AM Security
New variant of mebroot detected, as vendors criticised for inaction

New variant of mebroot detected, as vendors criticised for inaction

Security vendors have been criticised for failing to react to the MBR rootkit and offer protection against it.
Dan Raywood Jun 4 2009 11:16AM Security
Microsoft Office 2000 users warned of potential malware attacks

Microsoft Office 2000 users warned of potential malware attacks

Microsoft has warned Office 2000 users that it plans to withdraw patch updates from the middle of July.
Dan Raywood Jun 2 2009 11:03AM Security
Questions asked over RFID tags and scanners

Questions asked over RFID tags and scanners

The security of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, and its ability to resist malware, has been questioned.
Dan Raywood Jun 1 2009 2:44PM Security
Microsoft issues advisory for vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow

Microsoft issues advisory for vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow

Microsoft has released an advisory for a vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow and updates to the WSUS patching schedule.
Dan Raywood Jun 1 2009 2:31PM Security
Email structure not properly managed

Email structure not properly managed

Companies should assess their needs for encryption before distributing it across all of their staff.
Dan Raywood May 28 2009 11:28AM Security
YouTube hit by links that lead to malicious download sites

YouTube hit by links that lead to malicious download sites

PandaLabs has claimed that almost 5,000 videos on YouTube contain comments with links to a malicious webpage.
Dan Raywood May 26 2009 9:58AM Security
Companies encouraged to look to efficient encryption when considering mass storage

Companies encouraged to look to efficient encryption when considering mass storage

People considering storage should look to encryption to ensure that what they store is secure.
Dan Raywood May 26 2009 9:58AM Security
Hackers use spoofed WiFi access points to steal credentials as Switch Cascade introduced

Hackers use spoofed WiFi access points to steal credentials as Switch Cascade introduced

Spoof WiFi access points may cause a problem for users of wireless technology.
Dan Raywood May 22 2009 9:14AM Security
Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

The Gumblar attack is continuing to hit websites with new variants detected in Japan.
Dan Raywood May 20 2009 10:20AM Security
Apple iPhone set to see more security-based applications launched

Apple iPhone set to see more security-based applications launched

Security firms are set to step into the smartphone application market with products apparently being developed.
Dan Raywood May 19 2009 10:48AM Security
Companies should assess the role of the CISO

Companies should assess the role of the CISO

The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) is at risk due to the fact that information security risks that enterprises face have been exaggerated and misunderstood, according to a security blogger.
Dan Raywood May 18 2009 11:25AM Security
New web-based malware attack hits internet

New web-based malware attack hits internet

A new web-based malware attack is currently being found six times more often than its nearest rival.
Dan Raywood May 18 2009 11:01AM Security
More than 10,000 former hospital patients may be affected by data theft

More than 10,000 former hospital patients may be affected by data theft

The patient records of more than 10,000 people may have been leaked in an identity fraud scam.
Dan Raywood May 15 2009 10:54AM Security
Microsoft criticised by SANS for releasing vulnerability details while the patch release is delayed

Microsoft criticised by SANS for releasing vulnerability details while the patch release is delayed

Microsoft's advance notifications of patching are putting Mac users at risk, according to SANS.
Dan Raywood May 15 2009 10:44AM Security
Solo PowerPoint patch from Microsoft will allow administrators to patch other applications

Solo PowerPoint patch from Microsoft will allow administrators to patch other applications

Microsoft's solo patch for PowerPoint should not be seen as a light load, according to Lumension Security.
Dan Raywood May 14 2009 11:29AM Security
Twitter users reveal personal information in latest 'trend' for 'porn names'

Twitter users reveal personal information in latest 'trend' for 'porn names'

Many users of micro-blogging website Twitter have inadvertently shared personal information via a new trending topic.
Dan Raywood May 13 2009 10:46AM Security

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