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New Vista security feature guards the backend

New Vista security feature guards the backend

Among the new security features in the beta 2 version of Microsoft Vista is a new backend defense against buffer overrun exploits, according to one Microsoft security expert.
Ericka Chickowski Jun 1 2006 10:02PM Security
Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Customers conducting early deployment of next-generation Microsoft products hit the trifecta today.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 10:12PM Security
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
Firm: Malware higher with new PC owners

Firm: Malware higher with new PC owners

A leading malware research company announced this week that it found a substantial uptick in the spyware and malware infection rate among new PC owners.
Ericka Chickowski May 17 2006 6:35PM Security
Securityview warns of new Firefox flaw

Securityview warns of new Firefox flaw

A new vulnerability has surfaced in Mozilla Firefox that could be exploited to launch a DoS attack, security firms warned today.
Dan Kaplan May 11 2006 9:37PM Security
New worm hoots at users

New worm hoots at users

With one new malware in the wild, the early bird is the worm.
Frank Washkuch May 11 2006 7:25PM Security
New York man settles with Washington State in spyware case

New York man settles with Washington State in spyware case

A New York man who allowed his name to be used as an alias in business conducted by a company accused of violating Washington state’s computer spyware law has reached a settlement with the state attorney general’s office.
Dan Kaplan May 9 2006 10:07PM Security
New IM, email bot creates own p2p network

New IM, email bot creates own p2p network

Email and instant messenger users are being warned about a new bot in the wild that creates a peer-to-peer (p2p) network of infected host PCs.
Frank Washkuch May 2 2006 6:26PM Security
Phishers using VoIP for new scheme

Phishers using VoIP for new scheme

A messaging security firm identified two new attacks this week that use voice over internet protocol (VoIP) to carry out phishing schemes.
Dan Kaplan Apr 27 2006 9:42PM Security
New ransomware trojan freezes PCs

New ransomware trojan freezes PCs

A new type of ransomware, which freezes an infected PC and then demands affected users send the hacker money via Western Union, has emerged, according to security experts.
Frank Washkuch Apr 27 2006 6:52PM Security
New Firefox flaws enable DoS attacks

New Firefox flaws enable DoS attacks

Popular alternative web browser Mozilla Firefox contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to launch denial of service (DoS) attacks, security monitoring service Secunia said in an advisory today.
Dan Kaplan Apr 26 2006 10:44PM Security
New mobile virus warning

New mobile virus warning

Security experts warned mobile phone users that a new virus is charging them £5 to send a premium rate text message.
René Millman Apr 26 2006 11:53AM Security
Five new vulnerabilities in Mac OS X

Five new vulnerabilities in Mac OS X

A researcher has discovered a new round of holes in Mac OS X, further proof that hackers are starting to look beyond the Windows landscape for exploit opportunities.
Dan Kaplan Apr 24 2006 8:03PM Security
Bagle-infected PCs uploading new spam software

Bagle-infected PCs uploading new spam software

PCs already infected with variations of the Bagle virus began uploading new malware on Sunday.
Frank Washkuch Apr 17 2006 6:53PM Security
A new kid on the training block

A new kid on the training block

So what proof is there that IT security professionals are truly armed with the know-how they may promote?
Illena Armstrong Apr 14 2006 8:14PM Security
New Windows bug found, fixed

New Windows bug found, fixed

Security researchers have informed Microsoft of a bypass and cross-zone scripting vulnerability in Windows XP that could allow hackers to gain full control over and remotely execute code on user's machines using Internet Explorer (IE).
William Eazel Apr 12 2006 10:26AM Security
IBM unveils new processor encryption technology

IBM unveils new processor encryption technology

IBM announced today that it is changing the way security can be built into devices and consumer products.
Ericka Chickowski Apr 10 2006 9:44PM Security
Cisco reveals five new vulnerabilities

Cisco reveals five new vulnerabilities

Cisco Systems revealed five new vulnerabilities in one product line on Thursday.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 8:15PM Security
New PoC malware can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC malware can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof-of-concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:04PM Security
New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof of concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:02PM Security

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