TDSS or Alureon rootkit attacks 64-bit computers!September 1st, 2010
Computer users should be aware that a new variant of Alureon, TDSS, TDL, TLD3, or whatever this rootkit is called, version has been released! Until now rootkit was incapable to affect 64-bit PCs, running Windows Vista, Windows XP and Server 2003, because there were several protections against untrusted modifications to the Kernel. However, these days infection was discovered to have been modified and updated successfully to affect 64-bit computers.
After Alureon rootkit makes it possible to reach Windows XP system, users immediately should notice this infiltration because computer simply fails to boot. More on TDSS or Alureon rootkit attacks 64-bit computers!.
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Anti-virus software do a poor job of detecting exploitsAugust 24th, 2010
Independent testing firm NSS Labs has reported that major commercial anti-virus products do a poor job of detecting the client side exploits used to attack vulnerabilities in Web browsers, Adobe Flash, Reader, and Apple QuickTime. Roughly half of the exploits tested were exact copies of the first exploit code to be made public against the vulnerability on a government funded web site for months, NSS Labs reports. The other half of those exploits were modified, they used different entry points in the targeted system's memory. More on Anti-virus software do a poor job of detecting exploits.
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Eliminate annoying “Open with…” dialog boxJuly 29th, 2010
If you have recently removed a program called rogue anti-spyware, you may know this annoying “Open with. . . More on Eliminate annoying “Open with…” dialog box.
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Attention! Norton Update Center is announced to be vulnerable for cross-site scripting, redirects and html injections!June 21st, 2010
Hackers, who only seek to redirect PC users into their download websites, infect computers with malware, adware or spyware and finally rip people off, have been noticed to be using Norton Update Center vulnerability.
Firstly, victims get suspiciously looking emails from Norton where people are asked paying for some kind of extended subscription. The sad news is that if fallen into this, PC users instead of paying for Norton give their money and financial details for scammers. More on Attention! Norton Update Center is announced to be vulnerable for cross-site scripting, redirects and html injections!.
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Attention! Nonexistent video on Facebook!June 15th, 2010
Keep your attention to a new fake application on Facebook which according to Sophos has tricked more than 190,000 unaware users! According to the security firm, people on Facebook are usually promised to see “shocking video where teacher nearly kills 13 year old boy”. In fact, link to this video seeks only to lure people into allowing the application and additionally get the access to the users’ profiles.
Now application does not appear to seek anything more but post the spam link to the other users’ wall and trick more Facebook community members in this way. More on Attention! Nonexistent video on Facebook!.
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A New Type of Phishing Attack - TabnappingMay 26th, 2010
Be aware because a new variant of “phishing” has been revealed! Mostly, “phishing” was created to fool PC users into giving their money away. At the beginning they get a quite trustworthy looking e-mail with a link, leading to their bank, credit card or e-mail account website which in reality is fake. With a help of these malicious websites, scammers easily get all the information and account details once they convince people to log in there. More on A New Type of Phishing Attack - Tabnapping.
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McAfee False Detection causes significant Window XP performance issuesApril 22nd, 2010
A new McAfee's update can cause significant performance issues on systems running Windows XP Service Pack 3, according to multiple reports. The problem occurs with the 5958 virus definition file (DAT) that was released on April 21 at 2. 00 PM GMT+1 (6am Pacific Time). More on McAfee False Detection causes significant Window XP performance issues.
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Three men responsible for the largest Spanish “botnet” Mariposa have been arrestedMarch 4th, 2010
Spanish police have arrested the creators of world’s biggest computer virus network. Three men are suspected of creating the Mariposa (Spanish word for butterfly) network which is considered to infect more than 13 million computers and stealing private data of their users. Jose Antonio Berrocal, the head of Spanish police unit specialized in crimes, called it the biggest network of zombie computers. More on Three men responsible for the largest Spanish “botnet” Mariposa have been arrested.
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How to Keep Your Credentials SaveFebruary 4th, 2010
Five years ago such financial crimes like trading of credit card details was an increasing problem for the finance industry and its loyal customers. Those who were pleased to have platinum or corporate cards were unpleasantly surprised when their money was stolen unexpectedly.
However, today cyber criminals rapidly change their tactics and have even started to charge each other for the user credentials at the moment. More on How to Keep Your Credentials Save.
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StopBadware is Fighting Against Cyber Criminals as a Non-Profit OrganizationJanuary 26th, 2010
StopBadware has started to work as a non-profit organization. Google, Mozilla and PayPal are the first companies to supply money for this project.
4 years ago StopBadware existed as Berkman Center project which was established to fight against malicious software like viruses or spyware. More on StopBadware is Fighting Against Cyber Criminals as a Non-Profit Organization.
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