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MSN hit by large exploit kit malvertising campaign

MSN hit by large exploit kit malvertising campaign

Angler EK used to plant ransomware and ad fraud code.
Juha Saarinen Aug 28 2015 9:20AM Security
Microsoft cuts MSN jobs in shift to 'devices and services'

Microsoft cuts MSN jobs in shift to 'devices and services'

Online services unit in line for shake-up.
Bill Rigby Sep 13 2013 6:16AM Strategy
47k Hotmail, MSN credentials found

47k Hotmail, MSN credentials found

Server taken down.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 16 2011 5:24PM Security
Firmware update blamed for Office365 outage

Firmware update blamed for Office365 outage

Caused Office365, Windows Live, Azure platform management to cut out.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2011 4:43PM Networking
Microsoft global cloud blacks out

Microsoft global cloud blacks out

Multiple DNS entries down as power cut sweeps US, Mexico.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 9 2011 3:52PM Security
Microsoft Office365, Hotmail blacks out

Microsoft Office365, Hotmail blacks out

Update: DNS issues spark four-hour outage.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 9 2011 1:51PM Software
Hackers target instant messaging applications

Hackers target instant messaging applications

Security experts detect surge in malware targetting IM users.
Jun 29 2010 10:08AM Security
MSN Messenger spam contains Trojan

MSN Messenger spam contains Trojan

A fake update claiming to be from MSN Messenger contains a malicious Trojan.
Dan Raywood Oct 16 2008 10:20AM Security
Live trumps Google in paid Olympic traffic

Live trumps Google in paid Olympic traffic

Google Australia is distributing the most local Olympics searches but is being trumped by Windows Live and Yahoo! in paid traffic, Hitwise Australia says.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2008 2:06PM Software
IM malware attacks increase, report

IM malware attacks increase, report

Malicious code attacks through instant messaging services have tripled between March and April.
Sue May 2 2008 10:07AM Security
Do search engines encourage suicide?

Do search engines encourage suicide?

A study of the Internet has found that Web engine results for suicide-related searches are more likely to encourage suicide rather than offer help and support.
Liz Tay Apr 14 2008 12:59PM Software
IM attacks getting more sophisticated

IM attacks getting more sophisticated

Attacks on instant messaging networks continue to grow in sophistication and danger, according to research covering January..
Guy Dixon Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Security
Security flaw hits MSN Messenger

Security flaw hits MSN Messenger

A newly reported vulnerability could put the security of MSN Messenger users at risk.
Shaun Nichols Aug 30 2007 12:06PM 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
MSN to screen VideoJug content

MSN to screen VideoJug content

Deal will distribute factual content on a wide range of topics.
Clement James Jul 10 2007 11:19AM Software
Microsoft revamps MSN Mobile portal

Microsoft revamps MSN Mobile portal

Service offers mobile email, search and news.
Robert Jaques Jun 19 2007 12:04PM Software
McAfee SiteAdvisor: Safer searches on Google, Ask, AOL than Yahoo, MSN

McAfee SiteAdvisor: Safer searches on Google, Ask, AOL than Yahoo, MSN

Although the five major online search engines have improved search safety, four percent of all search results link to dangerous websites, according to a report from McAfee's SiteAdvisor.
Jim Carr Jun 7 2007 5:00AM Security
Microsoft removes malicious MSN Messenger banner advertisements

Microsoft removes malicious MSN Messenger banner advertisements

Banner advertisements that install malware onto the user's computer were left unnoticed for several days on the MSN Messenger service, according to researchers.
Fiona Raisbeck Feb 22 2007 12:33AM Security
MSN addicts get paid for advertising

MSN addicts get paid for advertising

IM users earn cash and prizes by promoting products while they chat.
Simon Burns Oct 26 2006 9:55AM Software
Dangerous MSN trojan blends spyware and keylogger threats

Dangerous MSN trojan blends spyware and keylogger threats

IT security watchers today warned of a newly intercepted malicious trojan that disguizes itself as MSN Messenger in order to prevent detection.
William Eazel Jan 12 2006 11:39AM Security

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