vulnerability

Researchers find zero day flaw in Windows Virtual PC

Researchers find zero day flaw in Windows Virtual PC

Flaw lets hackers bypass security systems.
Iain Thomson Mar 18 2010, 8:53AM Security
New Adobe zero-day threat discovered

New Adobe zero-day threat discovered

Symantec warns of flaw.
Phil Muncaster Dec 16 2009, 3:23PM Software
SSL flaw prompts security scramble

SSL flaw prompts security scramble

Network and server admins affected.
Shaun Nichols Nov 7 2009, 4:59PM Security
TippingPoint and Qualys team up on network security

TippingPoint and Qualys team up on network security

Pair to offer combined vulnerability management and intrusion prevention.
Oct 23 2009, 9:06AM Security
iPhone and Android vulnerable

iPhone and Android vulnerable

Security experts warn that iPhone, Android could be vulnerable to SMS attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jul 31 2009, 1:07PM News
Adobe flaw was known about for seven months

Adobe flaw was known about for seven months

Embarassment for Adobe's security response team.
Phil Muncaster Jul 27 2009, 8:45AM Security
Malware writers take aim at new ActiveX vulnerability

Malware writers take aim at new ActiveX vulnerability

Microsoft warns of new attack dangers.
Shaun Nichols Jul 14 2009, 9:32AM News
iPhone vulnerable to hackers

iPhone vulnerable to hackers

Flaw could allow hackers to remotely execute code.
Phil Muncaster Jul 4 2009, 10:22AM News
Microsoft warns of new flaw in Internet Information Server

Microsoft warns of new flaw in Internet Information Server

Microsoft has issued a security advisory about a vulnerability in Windows Internet Information Server (IIS) and encouraged web hosts to lock down the server component in response.
Shaun Nichols May 21 2009, 9:27AM Security
Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe has warned that a serious flaw has been discovered in all shipping versions of its Reader software, affecting PCs, Apple and Unix versions.
Iain Thomson May 1 2009, 9:28AM Software
Intel CPU security vulnerability

Intel CPU security vulnerability

Flaw in the design makes virtualisation a security risk - but to who?
Justin Robinson Mar 24 2009, 3:19PM Security
Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Researchers have developed a browser security system that protects against the recently-revealed DNS vulnerability and other Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
Liz Tay Aug 27 2008, 4:00PM Security
Sophos report fingers top spam relaying nations

Sophos report fingers top spam relaying nations

The US continues to be the leading nation when it comes to relaying spam around the world, according to a security firm.
Staff Writers Jan 25 2006, 10:15AM Security
Consumers underestimate computer virus threat: BT

Consumers underestimate computer virus threat: BT

Consumers do not take seriously their exposure to viruses and hackers and they are reluctant to pay for better computer security, British telecoms operator BT Group said.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2005, 10:00AM Security
Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft said it would remove controversial copy-protection software that CDs from music publisher Sony BMG install on personal computers, deeming it a security risk to PCs running on Windows.
Lucas van Nov 16 2005, 9:50AM Security
Three companies shut down on spyware charges

Three companies shut down on spyware charges

A US court shut down three internet companies for secretly bundling malicious "spyware" with ring tones, music programs and other free high-tech goodies.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2005, 10:30AM Security
Microsoft warns of flaw in newer Windows versions

Microsoft warns of flaw in newer Windows versions

Microsoft has warned users on Tuesday of a new "critical"-rated flaw in recent versions of Windows that could allow attackers to take control of a system by embedding malicious software code into digital images.
Staff Writers Nov 10 2005, 9:30AM Security
Hackers use bird flu emails to hijack computers

Hackers use bird flu emails to hijack computers

Computer hackers are exploiting fears over bird flu by releasing a computer virus attached to an email passing itself off as containing avian flu information, warned Spainish computer firm Panda Software.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 3:37PM Security
Australia drops off 'Dirty Dozen' spammers list

Australia drops off 'Dirty Dozen' spammers list

Australia did not rank in the top 12 spam relaying countries in the past six months, according to the latest report from security firm Sophos.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 13 2005, 4:13PM Security
AOL boosts anti-phishing protection

AOL boosts anti-phishing protection

America Online, the online division of Time Warner, has said it plans to step up protections against the illegal gathering of subscribers' sensitive data through fraudulent websites.
Staff Writers Oct 6 2005, 11:45AM Security

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