Phil Muncaster

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Microsoft urges patching of Support Centre flaw

Microsoft urges patching of Support Centre flaw

Over 25,000 computers have already been attacked.
Phil Muncaster Jul 15 2010 7:22AM Security
NTP files lawsuit against Apple, Microsoft and others

NTP files lawsuit against Apple, Microsoft and others

Alleged wireless email patent infringements.
Phil Muncaster Jul 12 2010 6:01AM Networking
Security experts urge caution on Frash

Security experts urge caution on Frash

Flash video on iPad.
Phil Muncaster Jul 8 2010 7:00AM Security
IBM celebrates greenest supercomputers

IBM celebrates greenest supercomputers

Australia also in the top 100.
Phil Muncaster Jul 6 2010 7:18AM Hardware
Microsoft admits increase in zero-day XP attacks

Microsoft admits increase in zero-day XP attacks

Windows Help and Support Centre flaw has now hit over 10,000 PCs.
Phil Muncaster Jul 2 2010 11:36AM Security
Adobe fills 17 Reader and Acrobat holes

Adobe fills 17 Reader and Acrobat holes

Software firm accelerates patch cycle to address critical flaws.
Phil Muncaster Jul 1 2010 7:04AM Security
Nexus One users get Android 2.2 update

Nexus One users get Android 2.2 update

Contains support for making handset a portable hotspot.
Phil Muncaster Jun 30 2010 6:39AM Software
Qualys patch report boosts patch management

Qualys patch report boosts patch management

Reporting functionality to ease the burden of IT administration, says firm.
Phil Muncaster Jun 22 2010 11:03AM Security
ICANN chief calls for co-operation on internet security

ICANN chief calls for co-operation on internet security

Rod Beckstrom opens 38th international meeting.
Phil Muncaster Jun 22 2010 6:47AM Security
Anti-vuvuzela trumpet software is a scam

Anti-vuvuzela trumpet software is a scam

Webroot warns World Cup fans not to download noise cancellation technology.
Phil Muncaster Jun 19 2010 3:09PM Security
Zero-day Microsoft flaw already being exploited

Zero-day Microsoft flaw already being exploited

Vulnerability published by Google researcher could allow remote code execution.
Phil Muncaster Jun 17 2010 7:01AM Security
Experts warn of malicious Twitter spam

Experts warn of malicious Twitter spam

Over 50,000 instances of latest threat, vendor claims.
Phil Muncaster Jun 7 2010 9:19AM Security
More job cuts on the way at Oracle

More job cuts on the way at Oracle

Unspecified number of employees to go in Europe and Asia.
Phil Muncaster Jun 7 2010 7:14AM Software
Symantec warns of hike in World Cup spam

Symantec warns of hike in World Cup spam

Junk email based on the tournament rises by 27 percent.
Phil Muncaster Jun 3 2010 9:38AM Security
Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Arrested on suspicion of fraud using a virus.
Phil Muncaster May 29 2010 6:42AM Security
Phishing attacks back on the rise

Phishing attacks back on the rise

First increase in three months.
Phil Muncaster May 28 2010 1:40PM Security
Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

The malware scam worked by planting malicious code on a file sharing web site disguised as a version of the popular hentai or adult-themed games. Attempting to install the file brings up an online form requesting personal details.
Phil Muncaster May 28 2010 10:43AM Security
Trend Micro warns of 419-style World Cup scams

Trend Micro warns of 419-style World Cup scams

Latest spam runs looking to fool unsuspecting fans.
Phil Muncaster May 27 2010 9:47AM Security
Facebook users suffer second 'sexy' malware attack

Facebook users suffer second 'sexy' malware attack

Users tricked by video scam of 'distracting beach babes'.
Phil Muncaster May 25 2010 1:18PM Security
Clickjacking Facebook worm spreading fast

Clickjacking Facebook worm spreading fast

Security experts warn of yet another threat on the social network.
Phil Muncaster May 24 2010 9:57AM Security

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