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'Vandalism complaint' new WMF trojan

'Vandalism complaint' new WMF trojan

A new trojan, which claims to be from a Yale University professor disturbed by New Year’s vandalism, is exploiting the recently exposed Microsoft Windows metafile vulnerability.
Frank Washkuch Jan 4 2006 8:11PM Security
New York to consider anti-phishing law

New York to consider anti-phishing law

New York state could soon empower officials to go after online fraudsters using fake emails to bait Empire State residents and businesses.
Frank Washkuch Dec 19 2005 8:57PM Security
Victorian ICT 'global vision' launched

Victorian ICT 'global vision' launched

The Victorian ICT Industry Plan 2005–2010 has been launched, designed to encourage growth in the sector.
Staff Writers Dec 14 2005 3:45PM Strategy
More than 10,000 new bots emerge in 2005

More than 10,000 new bots emerge in 2005

Bots have emerged as the most prolific type of malicious code during 2005, according to new research. Data published today by PandaLabs reveals that more than 10,000 new samples of automated worms or trojans were detected during this year alone, leading to a sharp rise in the number of zombie botnets used by cyber criminals.
Wiliiam Eazel Dec 9 2005 1:53PM Security
New attacks target small U.S. banks

New attacks target small U.S. banks

Cybercriminals have launched at least nine highly orchestrated and sophisticated phishing attacks against smaller U.S. banks during the last three months, a security company warned today.
William Eazel Dec 8 2005 3:18PM Security
Virus detection new to GMail

Virus detection new to GMail

GMail, Google's email service, has added virus scanning to its list of features.
Frank Washkuch Dec 6 2005 2:55PM Security
New IE warning from Microsoft

New IE warning from Microsoft

Microsoft has warned of a vulnerability in Internet Explorer that could result in a system crash or malicious code unknowingly downloaded onto a PC.
Frank Washkuch Dec 1 2005 8:34PM Security
Taxpayers hit by new phishing scam

Taxpayers hit by new phishing scam

American taxpayers have been receiving a new phishing email that claims to be notification of a refund from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Scammers are taking advantage of an apparent security configuration error on the real federal government website, which allows them to redirect visitors to a bogus website.
René Millman Nov 30 2005 12:15PM Security
U.K. servers caught hosting new generation phising scam

U.K. servers caught hosting new generation phising scam

Security experts warned of a new phishing attack that does not target any particular financial or ecommerce brand.
William Eazel Nov 29 2005 4:16PM Security
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

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