Recent articles by Dan Raywood

New variant of mebroot detected that is harder to find and destroy

New variant of mebroot detected that is harder to find and destroy

The 'mebroot' rootkit has been recreated and is hitting computer hard drives.
Dan Raywood Apr 15 2009 11:13AM Security
Hacker claims responsibility for Amazon hit over adult books sales rankings

Hacker claims responsibility for Amazon hit over adult books sales rankings

A hacker has claimed responsibility for a hit on the Amazon website that saw adult-themed books lose their sales ranks over the weekend.
Dan Raywood Apr 15 2009 11:05AM Security
Worm-Shiv causes problems with denial of service

Worm-Shiv causes problems with denial of service

A worm that prevents certain applications from working properly has been detected by Webroot.
Dan Raywood Apr 14 2009 11:37AM Security
New variant of Conficker worm detected

New variant of Conficker worm detected

A new variant of the Conficker/Downadup worm has been detected that utilises peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks.
Dan Raywood Apr 14 2009 11:33AM Security
Almost half of mobile workers use smartphones for business but a third are not secured

Almost half of mobile workers use smartphones for business but a third are not secured

More evidence has shown that smartphones are being used by businesses without appropriate security.
Dan Raywood Apr 9 2009 11:35AM Security
Russian website claims that Conficker is launching DDoS attacks

Russian website claims that Conficker is launching DDoS attacks

The Conficker worm has been stepping up its activities with reports made of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on a number of Russian websites.
Dan Raywood Apr 9 2009 11:30AM Security
Warnings made to smartphone users over Sexy View worm

Warnings made to smartphone users over Sexy View worm

The Sexy View worm is hitting smartphones and circumventing signature checks.
Dan Raywood Apr 9 2009 11:05AM Security
Smartphones need to have considerations for security or face serious problems

Smartphones need to have considerations for security or face serious problems

The proliferation of smartphones could provide security problems if users use them to access secure networks.
Dan Raywood Apr 8 2009 10:42AM Security
Microsoft and Facebook join forces to battle Koobface

Microsoft and Facebook join forces to battle Koobface

A Microsoft researcher has revealed that the technology giant and Facebook have banded together to defeat the Koobface worm.
Dan Raywood Apr 7 2009 10:31AM Security
Malicious links planted in blogs

Malicious links planted in blogs

Spammers have moved to use blogs to lure users to clicking on malicious links.
Dan Raywood Apr 6 2009 12:59PM Security
Facebook hit by new security concerns over privacy settings

Facebook hit by new security concerns over privacy settings

Users of Facebook could be giving away their personal information due to the way the website's privacy settings work.
Dan Raywood Apr 6 2009 12:53PM Security
Conficker botnet estimated at 3.5 million computers

Conficker botnet estimated at 3.5 million computers

The amount of computers infected with the Conficker worm has dropped to 3.5 million.
Dan Raywood Apr 6 2009 11:38AM Security
Virut variant and Storm Worm dominate malware statistics in March

Virut variant and Storm Worm dominate malware statistics in March

The Virut variant was the most active file in March with 30 new vulnerabilities identified as 'critical'.
Dan Raywood Apr 3 2009 11:55AM Security
Users encouraged not to relax over Conficker

Users encouraged not to relax over Conficker

Companies have been instructed not to drop their security guard as Conficker could strike at any time.
Dan Raywood Apr 3 2009 11:36AM Security
GhostNet shows protection of branch offices is important

GhostNet shows protection of branch offices is important

International companies should look to secure their regional offices and their websites and networks as robustly as their main sites.
Dan Raywood Apr 2 2009 10:41AM Security
Expert claims press are overhyping Conficker

Expert claims press are overhyping Conficker

Reports of the Conficker worm are being vastly exaggerated and it will not have as big an impact as is being predicted, according to a researcher.
Dan Raywood Mar 30 2009 11:23AM Security
Twitter hit by fake accounts that link to malicious sites

Twitter hit by fake accounts that link to malicious sites

The microblogging and networking site Twitter has been hit by a ‘flood' of spam.
Dan Raywood Mar 26 2009 11:15AM Security
HackersBlog team retire from active service

HackersBlog team retire from active service

The team behind the hackers blog website have decided to end their activities.
Dan Raywood Mar 26 2009 10:24AM Security
Companies encouraged to take 1st April Conficker attack seriously

Companies encouraged to take 1st April Conficker attack seriously

The rumoured Conficker attack on 1st April has been described as ‘no joke'.
Dan Raywood Mar 26 2009 10:11AM Security
Consumer title claims Paypal is not secure

Consumer title claims Paypal is not secure

Paypal has been criticised for giving online shoppers a 'false sense of security'.
Dan Raywood Mar 24 2009 10:24AM Security

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