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Security experts advise Firefox users to upgrade

Security experts advise Firefox users to upgrade

Beware of FireSpy-A trojan.
Clement James Jul 31 2006 1:53PM Security
Malicious users warm to 'fuzzing'

Malicious users warm to 'fuzzing'

Tools used by software developers to test for faulty design are now being employed by hackers to discover unknown vulnerabilities, a security firm warned today.
Dan Kaplan Jul 21 2006 9:54PM Security
New adware tricks users with security promise

New adware tricks users with security promise

A new adware program that tries to trick users into installing fake security applications on their PC is has been spotted in the wild.
René Millman Jul 19 2006 12:27PM Security
Man-in-the-middle attack on Citibank users concerns experts

Man-in-the-middle attack on Citibank users concerns experts

Some security experts believe the success of a recently reported man-in-the-middle attack on Citibank, in which users were redirected to a real-looking site that captured their personal information, signals serious danger for the online community.
Dan Kaplan Jul 14 2006 5:13PM Security
Adware targets Myspace users

Adware targets Myspace users

Users of the popular social networking website Myspace.com were warned against downloading videos from friends after it was revealed that the videos led to adware being installed on computers.
René Millman Jul 12 2006 12:18PM Security
Gmail users warned of new phishing scheme

Gmail users warned of new phishing scheme

Security experts are warning of a new "widespread" phishing scheme that attempts to dupe users of Google's email service, Gmail, into offering account details in exchange for a bogus cash prize.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2006 7:05PM Security
Potential trojan redirects users to malicious websites

Potential trojan redirects users to malicious websites

Users of online banking and credit card websites were warned this week of a potential trojan that redirects users to fake financial sites – even if users type in the correct URL themselves.
Frank Washkuch Jul 5 2006 7:45PM Security
Office delay could hurt Software Assurance users

Office delay could hurt Software Assurance users

A delay in the release of Microsoft Office 2007 could problems for businesses wanting to upgrade under the software giant's Software Assurance licensing scheme.
Lisa Kelly Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Software
New worm poses as Microsoft anti-piracy alert to trick users

New worm poses as Microsoft anti-piracy alert to trick users

A new instant messaging (IM) worm that poses as a security notification from Microsoft's anti-piracy program has been identified by Sophos.
Dinah Greek Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
Users vent spleen at new Netscape

Users vent spleen at new Netscape

AOL has unveiled its revamped Netscape social news site to a less than enthusiastic reception from existing users.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
Spanish IM worm predicts death for users

Spanish IM worm predicts death for users

A new Spanish-language worm that predicts death to the recipient and disables anti-virus software is making its rounds on Microsoft’s instant messenger service, security experts warned this week.
Dan Kaplan Jun 16 2006 8:39PM Security
New IM worm targets MySpace users

New IM worm targets MySpace users

Security teams have discovered a new instant messenger (IM)-based phishing attack aimed at stealing the account information of users of the popular social networking site MySpace.
Dan Kaplan Jun 5 2006 10:10PM Security
World Cup worm sent off to email users

World Cup worm sent off to email users

Think you’ve just scored tickets for the FIFA 2006 World Cup in Germany next month? Think again – and be careful.
Frank Washkuch May 26 2006 6:21PM Security
Network servers not safe from users

Network servers not safe from users

Australian businesses are compromising their server security by granting users local administrator privileges, according to a survey by security software vendor NetIQ.
Byron Connolly May 25 2006 3:23PM Hardware
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
Quiz: Web users blind to spyware

Quiz: Web users blind to spyware

Internet users who think websites with clean, appealing graphics and national advertisers on their home pages are safe need to think again, as such seemingly respectable sites often harbor malware, according to a pop quiz on spyware.
William Eazel Apr 28 2006 10:59AM Security
Four of ten users have only one password

Four of ten users have only one password

Simple passwords are putting companies at risk, according to a new survey unveiled at the Infosec Europe 2006 show in London.
René Millman Apr 26 2006 10:48AM Security
European P2P network users targeted in piracy clamp down

European P2P network users targeted in piracy clamp down

Illegal peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharers across the world faced a fresh wave of legal actions yesterday as the recording industry announced an escalation of its campaign against digital music piracy. The latest actions come with a new warning to parents to check what their children are doing online, as they could face financial penalties if their children access illegal material.
William Eazel Apr 5 2006 9:49AM Security
Survey: Most business PC users never change passwords

Survey: Most business PC users never change passwords

More than half of U.S. business computer users admit to never changing their passwords for websites and applications, new research has claimed.
William Eazel Apr 3 2006 4:59PM Security
Mytobs still on PC users' nerves

Mytobs still on PC users' nerves

Mytob viruses were still among the most reported malware during March, according to monthly virus reports released this week.
Frank Washkuch Mar 31 2006 11:13PM Security

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