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[amysheehan]

Microsoft races to plug IE hole after exploit code released
13 March 2010, 12:30 am

Software giant's patch process speeds up after researcher releases code on Net that can be used to target the vulnerability and take over PCs. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

When malware strikes via bad ads on good sites
12 March 2010, 7:24 pm

Who is responsible for malware in ads, Web site owners or ad networks and delivery firms? Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

ISP interruptions trip up Zeus botnet
12 March 2010, 4:41 pm

But the source of the Zeus banking Trojan is back in action after unidentified agents cut off upstream connectivity to an ISP in Kazakhstan.

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[amysheehan]

Researcher publishes exploit for new IE hole
11 March 2010, 5:28 pm

Clues in McAfee blog post led researcher to existing exploit code which he analyzed to write his own code. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

LimeWire enlists AVG for user protection
11 March 2010, 1:53 am

Notorious as a malware ghetto, LimeWire takes its first steps to integrate authoritative threat protection by signing on AVG to provide premium users with download scanning and blocking. Originally posted at The Download Blog



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[amysheehan]

Twitter to block malicious links
10 March 2010, 10:07 pm

Links in direct messages on Twitter and e-mail notifications about direct messages will be filtered in an attempt to stop phishing attacks. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

WhitePages.com halts ad networks over malware
10 March 2010, 6:01 pm

Site investigates malware delivered via ads on its site in a fake antivirus attack similar to that on the Drudge Report site. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

LifeLock to pay $12 million to settle deceptive-practices claim
10 March 2010, 5:02 pm

FTC complaint alleged that LifeLock made false claims for adequately protecting customers from identity fraud and data theft. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

Malware found on HTC Android phone from Vodafone
9 March 2010, 9:40 pm

HTC mobile device running Android was distributed by Vodafone with a botnet program on it, as well as Conficker and a password-stealing Trojan, Panda Labs says. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

Microsoft warns of zero-day IE hole on Patch Tuesday
9 March 2010, 8:48 pm

New vulnerability in Windows and Office could allow an attacker to take control of IE 6 and IE 7 systems, software maker says. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

Drudge Report accused of serving malware, again
9 March 2010, 6:31 pm

Drudge says a Senate committee has falsely accused the conservative news aggregation site of spreading malware, but a CNET reader says it's true. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[amysheehan]

Backdoor found in Energizer Duo USB battery charger
8 March 2010, 6:10 pm

The battery maker says it doesn't know how the Trojan got into the software it offered via download for Windows-based computers. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[MaB69]

Police get Webcam pictures in school spy case
6 March 2010, 10:12 pm

Two IT employees at Lower Merion School District have been put on administrative leave while alleged misuse of Webcams in student laptops is investigated. Originally posted at Safe and Secure



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[MaB69]

Microsoft to fix eight Windows and Office holes
5 March 2010, 12:53 am

Microsoft will have a relatively light Patch Tuesday next week, fixing eight holes with two bulletins, but a fix for a zero-day VBScript vulnerability is still pending. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[MaB69]

Symantec exhibit makes cybercrime tangible
5 March 2010, 12:52 am

In a highly visual, hands-on display at RSA, the security firm shows tools and methods used for cybercrime and identity fraud. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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