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Organisation offers $20,000 for Windows zero-day flaw

Organisation offers $20,000 for Windows zero-day flaw

A little-known cybersecurity intelligence organisation is offering US$20,000 to researchers who can provide exploitable vulnerabilities in Windows or a Windows Diffuse Application.
Jan 16 2008 3:46PM Security
RealPlayer flaw raises security flags

RealPlayer flaw raises security flags

Security experts are warning users to be vigilant after the disclosure of a new security vulnerability in RealPlayer..
Shaun Nichols Jan 8 2008 7:53AM Security
Adobe upgrades Flash Player to close critical flaws

Adobe upgrades Flash Player to close critical flaws

Numerous vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe's popular Flash Player that allow attackers to gain control over a user's PC and use it as a launching pad to obtain sensitive data, inject arbitrary code, launch cross-site scripting attacks and mount privilege escalation attacks on servers hosting cross-domain policy files.
Jack Rogers Dec 20 2007 9:46AM Security
Apple releases new QuickTime version to resolve RTSP flaw

Apple releases new QuickTime version to resolve RTSP flaw

Apple has released a new version of its popular QuickTime application to close three holes, one of which is a particularly dangerous flaw that was being actively exploited to install malicious code on victims' machines.
Dan Kaplan Dec 17 2007 9:30AM Security
In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

Researchers have spotted two active attacks and a new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that take advantage of a still unpatched vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
Dan Kaplan Dec 5 2007 9:45AM Security
Microsoft warns of web proxy flaw

Microsoft warns of web proxy flaw

Microsoft has reported a flaw in the way Windows and Internet Explorer handle web proxy auto discover (WPAD) connections..
Shaun Nichols Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Security
Researchers warn of serious Windows flaw

Researchers warn of serious Windows flaw

A group of Israeli researchers claims to have discovered a serious vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 2000 operating system..
Robert Jaques Nov 14 2007 7:19AM Security
Attackers target Windows DRM flaw

Attackers target Windows DRM flaw

Microsoft has warned that attackers are actively targeting a security vulnerability in the SafeDisc DRM technology that ships as part of Windows.
Tom Sanders Nov 8 2007 7:14AM Security
Microsoft warns of Macrovision DRM flaw

Microsoft warns of Macrovision DRM flaw

Microsoft warned users on Monday of attacks targeting a flaw in Macrovision's digital rights management software.
Frank Washkush Jr Nov 7 2007 9:53AM Security
Attackers take aim at IE7 flaw

Attackers take aim at IE7 flaw

Microsoft is warning users to avoid suspicious websites and emails after attacks were reported on an unpatched flaw in Internet Explorer 7.
Shaun Nichols Oct 30 2007 2:15PM Security
Microsoft warns of attacks on Windows URI, URL handling flaw

Microsoft warns of attacks on Windows URI, URL handling flaw

Microsoft has warned of limited attacks using third-party applications to exploit a Windows flaw.
Staff Writers Oct 30 2007 10:11AM Security
Attackers feast on Real Player flaw

Attackers feast on Real Player flaw

Online criminals are exploiting a new, unpatched vulnerability in the Real Player application..
Shaun Nichols Oct 23 2007 3:26PM Security
In-the-wild attacks target RealPlayer zero-day flaw

In-the-wild attacks target RealPlayer zero-day flaw

Attacks are actively exploiting a zero-day ActiveX vulnerability in RealPlayer, researchers warned today.
Staff Writers Oct 22 2007 11:21AM Security
Attackers feast on Real Player flaw

Attackers feast on Real Player flaw

Online criminals are exploiting a new, unpatched vulnerability in the Real Player application..
Shaun Nichols Oct 22 2007 6:34AM Security
SuSE patches 'highly critical' Java flaw

SuSE patches 'highly critical' Java flaw

Remote system access possible unless update is applied.
Matt Chapman Oct 19 2007 6:49AM Security
AOL patches flaw with AIM 6.5; experts warn against corporate platform use

AOL patches flaw with AIM 6.5; experts warn against corporate platform use

AOL patched a flaw allowing remote code execution when it released AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5, but researchers are still urging caution for enterprise users of the application.
Frank Washkuch Oct 18 2007 10:05AM Security
Attack code targets unpatched Adobe Reader flaw

Attack code targets unpatched Adobe Reader flaw

Time running out for Adobe to patch 'critical' vulnerability.
Tom Sanders Oct 17 2007 10:13AM Security
iPhone, iPod Touch TIFF flaw revealed

iPhone, iPod Touch TIFF flaw revealed

A researcher has revealed a flaw in the iPhone, as well as the recently released iPod Touch, that can be exploited via malicious TIFF files.
Frank Washkuch Oct 15 2007 10:11AM Security
Kaspersky 'was aware' of scanner flaw

Kaspersky 'was aware' of scanner flaw

Security firm Kaspersky was aware of the flaw in its online scanner and had issued a patch on 9 October, despite comments made to vnunet.com by its staff.
Matt Chapman Oct 15 2007 10:08AM Security
Microsoft warns of URI handling flaw, says patch on way

Microsoft warns of URI handling flaw, says patch on way

Microsoft released an advisory on Wednesday for a URI and URL handling flaw in Windows XP and Server 2003 operating systems with Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) installed.
Frank Washkuch Oct 12 2007 10:17AM Security

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