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Poker site aced by new trojan

Poker site aced by new trojan

Knowing when to fold ‘em wasn’t enough to save some poker players from putting their bankrolls at risk.
Dan Kaplan May 18 2006 9:34PM Security
Spyware operations shut down by FTC

Spyware operations shut down by FTC

The nation’s consumer watchdog announced today that it has halted two spyware operations – one of which was forced to pay more than $4 million.
Frank Washkuch May 4 2006 6:27PM Security
Half of business travelers worried by hotspot security

Half of business travelers worried by hotspot security

More than half of all business travelers are still concerned about security levels offered by wireless, according to a global survey.
René Millman Apr 24 2006 10:45AM Security
U.S. still top spammer country, but not by much

U.S. still top spammer country, but not by much

The U.S. is still the world’s top spammer nation, according to a survey published today, but it is now close to losing that dubious distinction to China.
Frank Washkuch Apr 20 2006 7:17PM Security
IE flaw, four others, fixed by Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

IE flaw, four others, fixed by Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released a long awaited patch for a critical Internet Explorer (IE) flaw today – April’s Patch Tuesday – along with four other fixes for company products.
Frank Washkuch Apr 11 2006 8:10PM Security
Firm: Oracle released flaw info by mistake

Firm: Oracle released flaw info by mistake

Oracle, with its next scheduled patch release now a week away, unintentionally released information about a new privilege escalation security hole on a company website last week.
Frank Washkuch Apr 11 2006 5:20PM Security
Phishers busted by German police

Phishers busted by German police

Several members of an international phishing gang have been arrested by German police following a four-month investigation into the criminal syndicate.
René Millman Apr 4 2006 2:36PM Security
Companies ignorant of the risks posed by insecure CCTV systems

Companies ignorant of the risks posed by insecure CCTV systems

If you have an IP networked CCTV System on your corporate network, you may have inadvertently enabled vulnerabilities that weren't there previously!
Sarbjit Sembhi Mar 24 2006 11:08AM Security
Gratis sued by New York state

Gratis sued by New York state

New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s office is suing a company believed to be responsible for one of the largest internet privacy breaches of all time.
Dan Kaplan Mar 23 2006 10:22PM Security
Vulnerabilities up by over a third

Vulnerabilities up by over a third

Hackers are developing malware faster than ever, according to new research.
René Millman Mar 7 2006 3:36PM Security
Half-dozen Vistas cleared by Redmond

Half-dozen Vistas cleared by Redmond

Microsoft will sell six different versions of its soon-to-be released Windows Vista operating system.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 27 2006 9:58PM Security
U.K. businesses hit by weekend virus blitz

U.K. businesses hit by weekend virus blitz

More than 3.2 million emails containing a password stealing virus deluged U.K. businesses over the weekend.
René Millman Feb 27 2006 3:08PM Security
January marred by 'vicious and varied' virus attacks

January marred by 'vicious and varied' virus attacks

Internet users were subjected to "vicious and varied" virus attacks in January, including a multi-wave attack of seven viral mutants and several devastating zero-day assaults, a newly published threat monitoring report has revealed.
William Eazel Feb 20 2006 10:34AM Security
Russian stock exchange attacked by virus

Russian stock exchange attacked by virus

Trading on the Russian Stock Exchange was suspended today following an attack on its computer systems by a virus.
René Millman Feb 3 2006 2:22PM Security
2005 marked by end of year surprises

2005 marked by end of year surprises

What do hidden files on CDs, new outlets for malware, an increasingly popular internet scheme, two new Windows vulnerabilities and a destructive worm have in common? They all either happened or were brought to light in the final three months of 2005.
Dan Kaplan Jan 31 2006 9:37PM Security
Half-million PCs infected by porn worm

Half-million PCs infected by porn worm

More than 500,000 PCs have been infected by the Nyxem worm, which is set to enter its next stage on Feb. 3.
Frank Washkuch Jan 23 2006 9:26PM Security
Network Access Control market will soar to $3.9B by 2008

Network Access Control market will soar to $3.9B by 2008

Global manufacturer revenue for Network Access Control (NAC) enforcement will grow 1,100 percent, from $323 million to $3.9 billion between 2005 and 2008, new research has predicted.
William Eazel Jan 19 2006 10:01AM Security
Critical patch released by Oracle

Critical patch released by Oracle

Software giant Oracle issued a critical patch update today designed to correct a flaw that lets users with basic access take over as database administrators.
Dan Kaplan Jan 18 2006 9:43PM Security
Firm: WMF patch ignored by many

Firm: WMF patch ignored by many

The Windows metafile (WMF) vulnerability that forced Microsoft to hurry an out-of-cycle patch to the public is still a threat because many home users have not yet fixed their PCs, one security firm warned today.
Frank Washkuch Jan 16 2006 10:04PM Security
RPG site bit by hackers

RPG site bit by hackers

Video game creator White Wolf Publishing, the maker of popular “World of Darkness” role-playing games, had user data from its website stolen earlier this month.
Frank Washkuch Dec 20 2005 9:40PM Security

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