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A new version of the internet may solve the ongoing problem of security and online attacks

A new version of the internet may solve the ongoing problem of security and online attacks

A brand new internet may be the solution to the escalating problem of online security, according to some experts.
Dan Raywood Feb 17 2009 10:54AM Security
New style of DNS amplification can yield powerful DDoS attacks

New style of DNS amplification can yield powerful DDoS attacks

A new class of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which can overwhelm even mainstream targets, is imminent, a security researcher warned this week.
Angela Moscaritolo Feb 5 2009 11:49AM Security
Software developed to stop zero-day attacks

Software developed to stop zero-day attacks

Researchers at Intel and the Computer Security Laboratory at the University of California have devised a new way to counter zero-day attacks.
Iain Thomson Jan 16 2009 11:31AM Security
New spam, phishing attacks centre on Obama inauguration

New spam, phishing attacks centre on Obama inauguration

With President-elect Barack Obama set to be sworn in to office on Tuesday, businesses should brace for an uptick in inauguration-related spam and phishing, US-CERT has warned.
Dan Kaplan Jan 16 2009 11:28AM Security
IE flaw worse than originally thought

IE flaw worse than originally thought

Microsoft has confirmed that it is not just Internet Explorer (IE) 7 that is vulnerable to a new zero day attack, but older versions of the browser too.
Iain Thomson Dec 15 2008 7:06AM Security
AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra will increase cooperative efforts to reduce hi-tech crimes like identity fraud, phishing, botnet networks and attacks on public and private sector computer networks.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2008 8:50PM Security
Technology responsible for Mumbai attacks

Technology responsible for Mumbai attacks

While India reels from the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, CyberMedia India Online (CIOL) is ranting that technology is to blame.
Sylvie Barak Nov 29 2008 3:25PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users. The company issued the alert following reports of targeted attacks against a vulnerability in the server component for all currently supported versions of Windows and Windows Server.
Shaun Nichols Oct 24 2008 3:03PM Security
Hackers rather than government blamed for cyber attacks on Georgia

Hackers rather than government blamed for cyber attacks on Georgia

The Russian government has been cleared of any direct involvement in cyber attacks on Georgia.
Dan Raywood Oct 20 2008 10:18AM Security
RogueSecurity Trojan dominates September attacks

RogueSecurity Trojan dominates September attacks

Malware responsible for 60 per cent of all attacks during the month.
Iain Thomson Oct 2 2008 10:02AM Security
Single Trojan accounts for 60 per cent of September attacks

Single Trojan accounts for 60 per cent of September attacks

A single family of Trojans has accounted for over 60 per cent of malware infections in September, according to Fortinet.
Iain Thomson Oct 1 2008 3:52PM Security
Experts warn of new PDF attacks

Experts warn of new PDF attacks

Security organisations are warning users to be vigilant following the discovery of a new crop of tools for exploited PDF flaws.
Shaun Nichols Sep 27 2008 1:43PM Security
Fake antivirus attacks rise

Fake antivirus attacks rise

Security experts are warning users to be on the lookout for a new rash of fake antivirus campaigns.
Shaun Nichols Sep 17 2008 10:10AM Security
Stolen SSH keys used for attacks

Stolen SSH keys used for attacks

Linux keys harvested by hackers.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2008 4:01PM Security
Olympics news sites hit with attacks

Olympics news sites hit with attacks

Hackers are using SQL injection attacks to infect websites with updates on the Olympics.
Sue Marquette Poremba Aug 13 2008 9:50AM Security
Majority of malware attacks go undetected

Majority of malware attacks go undetected

Most malicious internet attacks go undetected by anti-virus software.
Sue Aug 12 2008 10:13AM Security
Social network providers working to stop attacks

Social network providers working to stop attacks

After the recent worm outbreak on Facebook and MySpace, the social networking sites and security experts are working to prevent future attacks.
Sue Marquette Poremba Aug 11 2008 2:34PM Security
New SQL attacks emerge

New SQL attacks emerge

Security researchers are warning of a new round of SQL attacks being reported.
Shaun Nichols Aug 11 2008 8:46AM Security
BLACK HAT: Vista ineffective against browser attacks

BLACK HAT: Vista ineffective against browser attacks

The memory protections in Windows Vista are largely ineffective at preventing browser exploitation.
Chuck Miller Aug 8 2008 2:13PM Security
First DNS attacks reported

First DNS attacks reported

The first attacks to on the Kaminsky DNS vulnerability have been reported.
Shaun Nichols Jul 26 2008 1:18PM Security

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