Frank Washkuch

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New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof of concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:02PM Security
Microsoft to fix Internet Explorer flaw on Tuesday

Microsoft to fix Internet Explorer flaw on Tuesday

It’s official: PC users will only have to wait a few more days for a createTextRange() patch for Internet Explorer (IE).
Frank Washkuch Apr 6 2006 7:09PM Security
HP warns of new printer flaw

HP warns of new printer flaw

Hewlett-Packard (HP) warned customers this week of a recently discovered vulnerability in two of its printer models that makes personal information accessible to hackers.
Frank Washkuch Apr 6 2006 4:56PM Security
New IE flaw allows address bar spoofing

New IE flaw allows address bar spoofing

Another Internet Explorer (IE) flaw has been found, one that allows phishers and other malicious users to spoof an address bar when creating a malicious site.
Frank Washkuch Apr 5 2006 8:33PM Security
SiteAdvisor now part of McAfee

SiteAdvisor now part of McAfee

McAfee has acquired SiteAdvisor, an internet safety firm best known for its website ratings, the companies announced today.
Frank Washkuch Apr 5 2006 8:18PM Security
Old patch for new McAfee flaw

Old patch for new McAfee flaw

A 2003 patch has been recommended as the solution for a newly discovered McAfee security flaw – revealed by a rival researcher - in its WebShield product.
Frank Washkuch Apr 4 2006 8:34PM Security
Send the IRS taxing phishing emails

Send the IRS taxing phishing emails

With tax-time scammers prowling, the IRS wants to take a look at phishing emails being sent to Americans setting up their tax paperwork.
Frank Washkuch Apr 4 2006 8:14PM Security
Mytobs still on PC users' nerves

Mytobs still on PC users' nerves

Mytob viruses were still among the most reported malware during March, according to monthly virus reports released this week.
Frank Washkuch Mar 31 2006 11:13PM Security
New flavor of Bagle worm discovered

New flavor of Bagle worm discovered

A new, unique variety of the Bagle worm are in the wild, several internet security firms warned this week.
Frank Washkuch Mar 30 2006 10:43PM Security
A trojan for catching cheating spouses

A trojan for catching cheating spouses

Spouses or partners worried about their significant other cheating on them now have a helping hand from hackers.
Frank Washkuch Mar 29 2006 11:11PM Security
Unofficial patches out for IE flaw

Unofficial patches out for IE flaw

Some security firms ran out of patience with Microsoft on Monday, releasing their own patches for the recently disclosed CreateTextRange() vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE).
Frank Washkuch Mar 28 2006 11:17PM Security
Another early patch from Microsoft?

Another early patch from Microsoft?

A patch for recently discovered – and exploited – flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is scheduled to be a part of April’s Patch Tuesday release, but could be released earlier.
Frank Washkuch Mar 27 2006 10:49PM Security
S.F. internet marketer to pay 900K in fines

S.F. internet marketer to pay 900K in fines

An internet marketing agency will pay $900,000 – the largest penalty of its kind - to the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly violating the CAN-SPAM Act.
Frank Washkuch Mar 23 2006 11:03PM Security
Personal info of 196K HP employees compromised

Personal info of 196K HP employees compromised

A laptop containing the personal information of nearly 200,000 current and former Hewlett-Packard employees was stolen last week, according to a spokeswoman for Fidelity Investments.
Frank Washkuch Mar 23 2006 10:52PM Security
Microsoft looking into newest IE flaw

Microsoft looking into newest IE flaw

Microsoft publicly acknowledged this week’s second newly discovered flaw in Internet Explorer on Wednesday.
Frank Washkuch Mar 23 2006 8:03PM Security
Second IE flaw discovered in two days

Second IE flaw discovered in two days

A new web browser vulnerability made a tough week a little bit tougher for Microsoft.
Frank Washkuch Mar 22 2006 10:46PM Security
Redmond investigating new IE flaw

Redmond investigating new IE flaw

Microsoft said today that it is investigating a fresh vulnerability in Internet Explorer that could cause the browser to crash.
Frank Washkuch Mar 21 2006 9:48PM Security
VeriSign buys again

VeriSign buys again

VeriSign acquired its second company of the month, buying Massachusetts-based mobile infrastructure firm m-Qube for $250 million in cash.
Frank Washkuch Mar 20 2006 9:16PM Security
Friday, Sunday top spam reading days

Friday, Sunday top spam reading days

Friday isn't just the beginning of the weekend, it's also is the peak day for opening spam email, Kaspersky Lab said today.
Frank Washkuch Mar 20 2006 9:10PM Security
Symantec fixes AOL-blocking flaw

Symantec fixes AOL-blocking flaw

Symantec fixed a flaw in its software that blocked some PC users from connecting to the internet with America Online.
Frank Washkuch Mar 17 2006 10:20PM Security

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