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Hilton video new Sober bait

Hilton video new Sober bait

The latest versions of the Sober email worm took a few new turns this week, including one that attempts to dupe users into downloading what they think are videos of hotel chain heiress Paris Hilton.
Frank Washkuch Nov 23 2005 6:40PM Security
New advisory for IE flaw

New advisory for IE flaw

Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer were warned this week about a flaw that can lead to the exploitation of JavaScript and the eventual compromise of a Windows system.
Frank Washkuch Nov 23 2005 2:44PM Security
New iTunes flaw warning

New iTunes flaw warning

Music downloaders are being warned about an exploitable flaw in Apple’s iTunes program.
Frank Washkuch Nov 21 2005 8:06PM Security
Microsoft reaches out for new anti-phishing program

Microsoft reaches out for new anti-phishing program

Microsoft’s upcoming anti-phishing program will be a collaboration among the Redmond, Wash.,-based company and three outside partners.
Frank Washkuch Nov 18 2005 10:56PM Security
Macromedia warns of new Flash problems

Macromedia warns of new Flash problems

Macromedia has issued a security patch for vulnerabilities within its products for the second time in two weeks.
Frank Washkuch Nov 17 2005 10:22PM Security
New Sober variants in the mail

New Sober variants in the mail

Security vendors warned users on Tuesday about a handful of new variants of the Sober worm that have appeared this week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 15 2005 10:19PM Security
A new angle on phishing

A new angle on phishing

Mophophishing may prove a threat too far for banking customers, writes Ken Munro
Ken Munro Nov 10 2005 4:13PM Security
October 2005 worst ever month for new viruses

October 2005 worst ever month for new viruses

Security experts have reported that this October saw biggest ever recorded increase in new viruses. According to Sophos, last month's total of 1,685 newly discovered viruses marked the greatest month-on-month jump since the firm first began regular malware monitoring in the late 1980s.
William Eazel Nov 2 2005 10:22AM Security
New type of phishing could hit mobile phone users

New type of phishing could hit mobile phone users

Experts have warned of a new type of phishing that could siphon bank details from mobile phone users.
René Millman Nov 1 2005 1:18PM Security
Mixed reaction to new internet safety campaign

Mixed reaction to new internet safety campaign

Security experts have pleaded with the U.K. Government to tackle the problem of hacking and zombie networks by targeting ISPs who let malware through their networks and onto end users' computers.
René Millman Oct 28 2005 1:21PM Security
Worms twist to a new tune

Worms twist to a new tune

August’s exploits point to a new level of ability in worms and hackers, says Gunter Ollmann
Gunter Ollmann Sep 5 2005 3:00PM Security
New IM worm speaks your language

New IM worm speaks your language

Researchers at Akonix Systems said they found a new variant of the Kelvir instant messaging worm that adapts to the language of a user's system.
Marcia Savage Aug 24 2005 9:57PM Security
Phishers devising new techniques

Phishers devising new techniques

The number of conventional phishing attacks dipped slightly last month but the amount of crimeware designed to steal personal data increased, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).
Marcia Savage Aug 23 2005 5:06PM Security
Spyware hits new high

Spyware hits new high

Spyware is increasingly becoming the hacker's favorite weapon, despite efforts in the U.S. and elsewhere to legislate against it.
René Millman Aug 23 2005 3:02PM Security
NIST unveils new vulnerability database

NIST unveils new vulnerability database

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a new vulnerability database that integrates all publicly available federal vulnerability resources and provides links to industry resources.
Marcia Savage Aug 15 2005 5:55PM Security
New York enacts data breach law

New York enacts data breach law

New York state has enacted a law which will oblige companies and local government to disclose to customers if their personal information is hacked.
René Millman Aug 15 2005 2:26PM Security
Old school rules, new school tools

Old school rules, new school tools

It was a great security conference. The sponsored lunch had gone down a treat, the wine was excellent. The next speaker was being announced: "...will talk on the CIA Principles of Information Security." Yawn, that guy must be old enough to predate punched cards.
Andrew Yeomans Jul 29 2005 2:16PM Security
A new role to play for Mr Microsoft

A new role to play for Mr Microsoft

Stuart Okin once spent his life arguing that Microsoft was taking security seriously. Now he has to put this into practice. David Quainton reports
David Quainton Jul 29 2005 2:05PM Security
The new breed of trojans

The new breed of trojans

A sinister new trend is emerging, with specially crafted trojans targeted at individual companies. The threat reveals the use of malware in industrial or even state-sponsored espionage.
René Millman Jul 22 2005 3:17PM Security
WANTED: A new breed of superhero

WANTED: A new breed of superhero

Phishing and identity theft is becoming more sophisticated and more successful, despite high-profile legal triumphs. David Quainton looks at how the phishers have advanced, and what we need to do to match them
David Quainton Jul 21 2005 3:43PM Security

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