Frank Washkuch

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Hours after release, Internet Explorer 7 flaw exposed

Hours after release, Internet Explorer 7 flaw exposed

Just hours after the latest version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser was released, its first vulnerability was disclosed to the public.
Frank Washkuch Oct 19 2006 6:13PM Security
Spoofed Microsoft site promises Internet Explorer 7, but spreads trojan

Spoofed Microsoft site promises Internet Explorer 7, but spreads trojan

Microsoft Internet Explorer users are being warned that one site claiming to host a new version of the web browser is not what it looks like.
Frank Washkuch Oct 19 2006 6:06PM Security
Trojan using SMS messages to relay information, says McAfee

Trojan using SMS messages to relay information, says McAfee

A backdoor trojan is using short message service (SMS) text messages to relay stolen information back to malicious users, according to one anti-virus vendor's research wing.
Frank Washkuch Oct 16 2006 7:59PM Security
Webroot, Sophos partner on anti-spy products

Webroot, Sophos partner on anti-spy products

Webroot and Sophos have teamed up for better protection from internet threats in Webroot's consumer and enterprise SpySweeper products.
Frank Washkuch Oct 12 2006 5:14PM Security
Core Security: Multiple flaws in AOL messenger

Core Security: Multiple flaws in AOL messenger

Users of AOL's ICQ instant messenger (IM) were warned this week of multiple vulnerabilities in their IM software.
Frank Washkuch Sep 7 2006 6:24PM Security
Digital Resolve to add real-time phishing warnings to Internet Explorer 7

Digital Resolve to add real-time phishing warnings to Internet Explorer 7

Microsoft is beefing up customer protection from fraudulent phishing websites by adding real-time data feeds from Digital Resolve, the Georgia-based firm announced this week.
Frank Washkuch Sep 6 2006 8:07PM Security
Just released Browzar to keep surfing, searching a secret

Just released Browzar to keep surfing, searching a secret

Ajaz Ahmed, the founder of Freeserve, has released Browzar, a web browser that automatically wipes clean personal search and user histories.
Frank Washkuch Aug 31 2006 9:32PM Security
Rare worm hits Symbian mobiles, Windows PCs

Rare worm hits Symbian mobiles, Windows PCs

An anti-virus firm warned mobile device users of a new crossover worm this week.
Frank Washkuch Aug 31 2006 8:00PM Security
Don't install AOL 9.0, says StopBadware.org

Don't install AOL 9.0, says StopBadware.org

An anti-malware organization is warning home users not to install the latest version of AOL's web service, citing a lack of user notifications and automatic updates without user consent.
Frank Washkuch Aug 29 2006 9:11PM Security
Convicted hacker sentenced to three years in jail

Convicted hacker sentenced to three years in jail

A California man was sentenced to three years in prison last week for hacking into thousands of PCs, including some within the U.S. Department of Defense.
Frank Washkuch Aug 29 2006 7:52PM Security
Study of Justice Department prosecutions places average cybercrime loss at $3 million

Study of Justice Department prosecutions places average cybercrime loss at $3 million

Corporations attacked by cybercriminals lost an average of $3 million per case, according to a study of prosecutions by the U.S. Department of Justice over the past seven years.
Frank Washkuch Aug 28 2006 9:51PM Security
Cell phone users targeted by 'SMiShing'

Cell phone users targeted by 'SMiShing'

Cell phone users are the target of a newly discovered phishing attack, which McAfee's Avert Labs has dubbed "SMiShing."
Frank Washkuch Aug 28 2006 9:35PM Security
Study: Compliance still a struggle for most corporations

Study: Compliance still a struggle for most corporations

Most large corporations are not sure whether they're in line with federal regulations and some are not taking adequate steps to address compliance regulations, according to a survey released this week.
Frank Washkuch Aug 25 2006 8:20PM Security
Yahoo adds sign-in security features to fight phishing

Yahoo adds sign-in security features to fight phishing

Yahoo has added additional security features to keep its users from being tricked by fraudsters.
Frank Washkuch Aug 23 2006 9:35PM Security
McAfee: Lua worms target gamers, each other

McAfee: Lua worms target gamers, each other

Online gaming buffs could be at heightened risk for attack, McAfee has warned, after Avert Labs received several worms implemented in the "Lua" scripting language used mostly in gaming codes.
Frank Washkuch Aug 23 2006 8:57PM Security
Mozilla accepts, will work with Microsoft to see Firefox, Thunderbird work on Vista

Mozilla accepts, will work with Microsoft to see Firefox, Thunderbird work on Vista

Mozilla has accepted Microsoft's offer for the two competitors to work together to ensure Mozilla's Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email suite work more seamlessly on Redmond's upcoming Windows Vista operating system (OS).
Frank Washkuch Aug 23 2006 7:55PM Security
Microsoft invites Mozilla developers to Redmond

Microsoft invites Mozilla developers to Redmond

Microsoft has extended an olive branch of sorts to Mozilla Corp., inviting its developers to Redmond to ensure Firefox and email suite Thunderbird will run on its upcoming Vista operating system (OS).
Frank Washkuch Aug 22 2006 10:11PM Security
No new PowerPoint flaws to report, says Microsoft

No new PowerPoint flaws to report, says Microsoft

There is no new, recently discovered but unpatched flaw in Microsoft's popular PowerPoint presentation program, the company said today after completing an investigation.
Frank Washkuch Aug 22 2006 7:58PM Security
DeepNines sues McAfee, claims patent infringement

DeepNines sues McAfee, claims patent infringement

Network security solutions vendor DeepNines Technologies has filed suit against anti-virus giant McAfee, claiming copyright infringement and false marking of a U.S. patent on a network management device.
Frank Washkuch Aug 21 2006 9:59PM Security
SEC sues two over spammed stock scam

SEC sues two over spammed stock scam

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged two Connecticut residents and the CEO of a California firm with using a spam email "pump-and-dump" scheme to inflate the price of stock.
Frank Washkuch Aug 21 2006 7:18PM Security

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