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Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

Malware writers exploit Bhutto killing

The assassination of former Pakistan president Benazir Bhutto has become the latest hook to lure users to malicious websites..
Shaun Nichols Jan 7 2008 2:06PM Security
Grisoft acquires Exploit Prevention Labs

Grisoft acquires Exploit Prevention Labs

Anti-virus vendor Grisoft announced today that it has acquired web-browsing security provider Exploit Prevention Labs.
Frank Washkuch Dec 6 2007 11:47AM Security
Apple QuickTime exploit goes wild

Apple QuickTime exploit goes wild

Attackers have begun targeting an unpatched flaw in Apple's QuickTime multimedia player..
Shaun Nichols Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Security
Proof-of-concept exploit targets Apple QuickTime

Proof-of-concept exploit targets Apple QuickTime

Researchers today warned of publicly available exploit code targeting a vulnerability in Apple's QuickTime media application.
Dan Kaplan Nov 27 2007 10:22AM Security
Patched Microsoft Word exploit hits the wild

Patched Microsoft Word exploit hits the wild

Virus writers are actively exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word that was patched on Tuesday, researchers said today.
Dan Kaplan Oct 12 2007 10:13AM Security
Spammers exploit protests in Burma

Spammers exploit protests in Burma

Spammers are exploiting the fight for democracy in Burma to spread malware, according to recent reports.
Iain Thomson Oct 2 2007 6:43AM Security
Hackers exploit widget security holes

Hackers exploit widget security holes

New attacks that exploit widgets and gadgets are imminent, according to the latest Web Security Trends Report from Finjan.
Staff Writers Sep 18 2007 7:19AM Security
MSN Messenger video-based exploit revealed

MSN Messenger video-based exploit revealed

Security experts are advising users of MSN Messenger to be wary of untrusted web cam conversations after exploit code was posted today for a zero-day vulnerability in the instant messaging (IM) application.
Dan Kaplan Aug 29 2007 10:40AM Security
Researcher: Phishers exploit Google Gadget platform

Researcher: Phishers exploit Google Gadget platform

Google's gmodules.com, which hosts the Google Gadget feature, is susceptible to exploitation by phishers, an internet security researcher has warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 23 2007 7:32AM Security
First iPhone remote exploit revealed

First iPhone remote exploit revealed

In the first true hack of this summer's hottest item, white hat researchers today revealed the Apple iPhone is susceptible to a remote exploit that can give attackers complete control over the device.
Dan Kaplan Jul 24 2007 9:44AM Security
MySpace users warned of drive-by exploit attack

MySpace users warned of drive-by exploit attack

Researchers are warning of a widespread MySpace drive-by exploit attack meant to compromise machines so more highly-profitable phishing schemes remain successful.
Dan Kaplan Jul 2 2007 10:04AM Security
Nokia re-jigs to exploit mobile internet

Nokia re-jigs to exploit mobile internet

Phones and software must be quicker to market.
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 25 2007 3:41PM Telco/ISP
Hackers access personal info of 45,000 University of Colorado students

Hackers access personal info of 45,000 University of Colorado students

A disabled firewall and an unapplied patch allowed hackers to infiltrate a server at the University of Colorado, Boulder, exposing the personal information of nearly 45,000 students, the university said Tuesday.
Dan Kaplan May 24 2007 12:46PM Security
Hacking contest yields QuickTime exploit

Hacking contest yields QuickTime exploit

Researcher wins US$10,000 bounty with JavaScript attack.
Shaun Nichols Apr 26 2007 11:11AM Security
Britney Spears photos used as ANI exploit lure

Britney Spears photos used as ANI exploit lure

Count a website touting racy photos of former pop diva Britney Spears as one of about 450 that are hosting the dangerous ANI exploit, patched on Tuesday by Microsoft in an emergency release.
Dan Kaplan Apr 5 2007 10:00AM Security
Exploit code surfaces for CA vulnerability

Exploit code surfaces for CA vulnerability

Successful exploit could offer system-level access.
Shaun Nichols Apr 3 2007 11:45AM Security
Exploit code released for vulnerability in CA software

Exploit code released for vulnerability in CA software

Hackers have released exploit code for a vulnerability in CA storage software, the US Computer Emergency Response Team (US-Cert) has warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 3 2007 10:09AM Security
Exploit code released for patched Microsoft Internet Explorer flaw

Exploit code released for patched Microsoft Internet Explorer flaw

Hackers released exploit code on Monday for a patched Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) flaw. The disclosure could be the catalyst for widespread attacks, according to researchers.
Frank Washkuch Mar 28 2007 1:20AM Security
Exploit code implanted into blog software

Exploit code implanted into blog software

Attackers break into server and inject malware into software update.
Shaun Nichols Mar 6 2007 8:22AM Security
Web app exploits biggest hacking target in 2007

Web app exploits biggest hacking target in 2007

Remotely exploitable vulnerabilities will be the most widespread global threat vector this year due to the lack of effective security, according to an expert at global security vendor, Secure Computing.
Negar Salek Feb 8 2007 1:37PM Security

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