zero-day

Internet Explorer zero-day infection rates grow

Internet Explorer zero-day infection rates grow

Attacks exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer spread quickly over the weekend, according to Microsoft.
Dan Kaplan Dec 16 2008 10:03AM Security
New zero-day Internet Explorer exploit uncovered

New zero-day Internet Explorer exploit uncovered

Microsoft has issued a new security advisory, warning about potential attacks against a newly uncovered vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
Chuck Miller Dec 12 2008 11:09AM Security
QuickTime zero-day spotted

QuickTime zero-day spotted

Flaw also affects latest iTunes.
Shaun Nichols Sep 19 2008 4:05PM Security
Attackers ramp up zero-day ActiveX exploits

Attackers ramp up zero-day ActiveX exploits

Roughly one month after Microsoft disclosed that attackers were exploiting a zero-day Active X vulnerability, the attacks are multiplying; but mostly in China.
Dan Kaplan Aug 5 2008 9:38AM Security
Microsoft investigates new Internet Explorer zero-day

Microsoft investigates new Internet Explorer zero-day

A security researcher said he has located a zero-day vulnerability in a printing feature on Internet Explorer that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code.
Dan Kaplan May 19 2008 12:02AM Security
Microsoft patches Excel zero-day bug, three other flaws

Microsoft patches Excel zero-day bug, three other flaws

Microsoft issued four "critical" patches, including one for the zero-day Excel vulnerability reported in January, in its March Patch Tuesday round of bug fixes. In all, the company corrected 12 vulnerabilities, all client-side problems associated with its Microsoft Office productivity suite.
Jim Carr Mar 12 2008 10:00AM Security
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
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
Zero-day flaw hits Windows XP

Zero-day flaw hits Windows XP

Vulnerabilities in MFC42 and MFC71 could allow remote code execution.
Shaun Nichols Sep 20 2007 7:08AM Security
Security exchange trades zero-day flaws

Security exchange trades zero-day flaws

Swiss laboratory launches marketplace for security research.
Robert Jaques Jul 6 2007 11:46AM Security
Exploits released for zero-day Yahoo Messenger vulnerabilities

Exploits released for zero-day Yahoo Messenger vulnerabilities

A hacker named "Danny" has released two zero-day ActiveX exploits for Yahoo Messenger's Webcam application.
Frank Washkuch Jun 8 2007 9:53AM Security
New zero-day Word attack emerges

New zero-day Word attack emerges

Attackers release exploit one day after Microsoft's monthly patch release.
Tom Sanders Feb 16 2007 10:24AM Security
Zero-day Office attacks leave experts worried

Zero-day Office attacks leave experts worried

'Is every day zero day at Microsoft?' asks researcher.
Shaun Nichols Feb 8 2007 9:50AM Security
Microsoft warns of zero-day attacks

Microsoft warns of zero-day attacks

Beware emails bearing Excel files.
Iain Thomson Feb 6 2007 8:41AM Security
Microsoft Excel target of new zero-day exploit

Microsoft Excel target of new zero-day exploit

Attackers are exploiting a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, researchers said.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2007 1:04AM Security
Is there a fifth zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word?

Is there a fifth zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word?

Microsoft today shot down reports that a fifth zero-day vulnerability was targeting Word.
Dan Kaplan Feb 1 2007 8:06AM Security
eEye releases Zero-Day Tracker

eEye releases Zero-Day Tracker

Researchers with eEye Digital Security released a new vulnerability tracking tool this week designed to help security practitioners reduce their risks of Zero-Day attacks.
Ericka Chickowski Dec 8 2006 12:02AM Security
Experts warn of surge in zero-day flaws

Experts warn of surge in zero-day flaws

Sans Institute urges 'least privilege environment' to beat attacks.
Clement James Nov 21 2006 10:40AM Security
Experts warn of surge in zero-day flaws

Experts warn of surge in zero-day flaws

Security experts at the Sans Institute warned last week of a major surge in zero-day flaws as part of its 2006 update to the Top 20 Internet Security Attack Targets list.
Clement James Nov 21 2006 10:20AM Security
Zero-day attacks thrive in 2006

Zero-day attacks thrive in 2006

Online attackers are increasingly using zero-day flaws and targeting a wider array of applications, according to the annual Top 20 Security Attack Targets report from the Sans Institute.
Shaun Nichols Nov 17 2006 9:54AM Security

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?